The Collette Fire burning in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now estimated at 8 to 16 acres. The fire activity is decreasing and no homes are threatened at this time. The fire is burning into an area previously treated/thinned by the New Mexico State Forestry Division creating fuel break. Lightning is suspected […]

The Collette Fire burning off of I-40 near Founders Ranch in the Edgewood area is estimated a 5 acres. About 30 structures are threatened, but there are no evacuations at this time. Helicopters are attacking the fire from the air while crews from multiple agencies, including the New mexico State Forestry Division, fight the flames […]

Final Release  Albuquerque, NM July 9: The North Crest Fire is in its final stages of mop up and will be monitored and patrolled until a 100% containment/control is determined. Minimal fire activity was reported yesterday and during the night. With today’s cooperating weather, conditions are expected to remain the same. Fire crews will continue […]

Albuquerque, NM, July 7, 2017 – Crews worked until late yesterday evening constructing containment lines on the north and south edges of the North Crest Fire.  They also removed numerous dead standing trees, also known as snags that were posing a threat to firefighters.  Fire behavior moderated somewhat yesterday afternoon.  More accurate mapping last night […]

Albuquerque, NM, July 6, 2017 – Crews made good progress today constructing fire line and using natural barriers to begin containing the North Crest Fire.  The fire is burning in heavy mixed conifer fuels approximately ¾ mile north of the communication towers on the Sandia Crest.  A full suppression strategy is being used, but heavy […]

Albuquerque, NM, July 6, 2017 – Crews are still arriving on scene at the North Crest Fire and a full suppression strategy is being used.  The Crest Highway is closed at the 10K Recreation Site and only emergency vehicles are allowed to travel beyond that point to Sandia Crest.  All of the trailheads and backcountry […]

The North Crest Fire at the top of the Sandia Mountain range is estimated at 15 to 20 acres. The fire is burning in steep terrain on The Sandia Ranger District in the Cibola National Forest. There are communication towers to the South of the fire, but no structures are threatened at this time. Ground […]

Fireworks are suspected in a wildfire that has burned at least 2 homes in Cuba, NM. The fire is 2 miles East of Highway 126 and estimated at 6 acres. The spread of fire has been stopped. No other homes are threatened. While firefighters battle the flames from the ground a USFS helicopter is dropping […]

The Tiffany Fire South of Socorro remains 40% contained this morning and estimated at 7,000 acres. Fire crews may initiate some burnout operations today to strengthen control lines, which will create more smoke. No structures are threatened. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90’s and may hit 100 degrees later today. Wind gusts […]

The Tiffany Fire is 40% contained and estimated at 7,000 acres. The fire has burned into the Bosque del Apache and is threatening at least one railroad bridge.  No other structures are at risk at this time. Temperatures remain in the upper 90’s with relative humidity at 7%. The salt cedar will continue to create […]

The Tiffany Fire near San Marcial in Socorro County is now 40% contained. It’s estimated at 5,000 acres. Lightning started this fire on private land June 26. The Tiffany fire continues to burn through salt cedar which will produce thick, black smoke for several days.

The Tiffany Fire near San Marcial in Socorro County is estimated at 1,563 acres. The fire is 37% contained. The fire continues to burn through salt cedar which will continue to produce black smoke. The Tiffany Fire was sparked by lightning on private land at about 6:30 p.m June 26.

The Tiffany Fire near San Marcial in Socorro County is estimated at 1,233 acres. The fuels are grass, brush and salt cedar, which tends to put out a lot of black smoke. The Tiffany Fire was sparked by lightning on private land around 6:30 p.m Monday (6/26). A helicopter and numerous personnel on the ground […]

The Golden Fire off of Highway 14 and State Road 344 is 80% contained. The acreage has been reduced to 5 acres due to better mapping of the fire. Residents returned to their homes Wednesday evening. All roads are open. Today firefighters will continue to look for hot spots and mop up. The fire was […]

The Golden Fire off of Highway 14 and State Road 344 in Santa Fe County is holding at 15 acres. Area roads are being reopened by law enforcement and residents will soon be able to return home. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Golden Fire off of HWY 14 and HWY 344 in Santa Fe County is forcing the evacuations of 150 homes in the area of Ranchitos Road in the San Pedro Mountain Area. **The Santa fe County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to report to Edgewood Elementary School*. The fire is approximately 40+ acres. It’s […]

The Encino Fire on the Westside of Rio Rancho is now 64% contained. The current acreage remains at 1,278. The New Mexico State Forestry Division is patrolling and monitoring this fire. The cause is still under investigation.

Firefighters made good progress on the Encino Fire overnight on the Westside of Rio Rancho. The fire is 60% contained. After more accurate mapping the fire is now estimated at about 1,278 acres. New Mexico State Forestry, Sandoval County FD, Rio Rancho FD, Corrales FD, Albuquerque FD, USFS, BIA  and SPA fire suppression resources were instrumental […]

The Encino Fire in Rio Rancho is now estimated at 2,100 acres. The New Mexico State Forestry Division and multiple interagency partners including Sandoval County Fire Dept., Rio Rancho Fire Dept., Corrales Fire Dept., and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department helicopter are working to suppress this fire as quickly as possible from the air and […]

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today (6/12/17) for Northern and Central New Mexico from 10 AM until 9 PM. The National Weather Service reports strong southwest to west winds, combined with an unstable and very dry air mass will result in widespread critical fire weather conditions today. Poor humidity recoveries tonight will be […]