SANTA FE, NM – All Santa Fe County trails are open to the public effective June 24, 2022. This opening is due to the early onset of monsoonal weather patterns and the fact that Santa Fe National Forest has lifted fire restrictions for most of the 1.6-million-acre forest. Santa Fe County Fire Chief Jackie Lindsey […]

The Sixty-Six Fire, located east of Albuquerque in Carnuel, is 100% contained. The fire was first reported on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. off of I-40. One home, two outbuildings, and a power pole were burned or significantly damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This will be the final notification for the […]

The Sixty-Six Fire, located on private land east of Albuquerque in Carnuel, is now estimated at 24 acres and 40% containment. The fire was first reported at 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon (06/16). Strong canyon winds fanned the fire, which then jumped I-40 and began burning on both sides of the interstate, forcing its closure for several […]

The Sixty-Six Fire, located on private land east of Albuquerque in Carnuel, remains estimated at 30 acres and 0% containment. Firefighters have stopped the forward movement of the fire to the south of Route 66. Some active flames are still present within the interior where there are thick bosque fuels. Fire activity has died down […]

The Sixty-Six Fire is a new wildfire that is currently burning on both sides of I-40 east of Albuquerque in Carnuel. The fire is estimated at 30 acres and 0% contained at this time. The Bernalillo County Fire Department reports that I-40 is closed in both directions near the fire area as well as frontage roads in […]

All five National Forests in New Mexico have closures or restrictions in place due to extreme fire danger statewide. A RED FLAG WARNING is in place today, Sunday, May 29 until 10:00 p.m. The following links have details on the closures and fire restrictions currently active at all of New Mexico’s national forest locations. Lincoln […]

Today Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Cabinet Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst and State Forester Laura McCarthy signed a new Fire Restrictions Order (2022-02) prohibiting smoking, fireworks use, campfires, open fires, open burning, and operation of certain equipment (i.e. chainsaws, cutting torches, welders, grinders, and other similar equipment). Order 2022-02 applies to all non-municipal, non-federal, […]