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Cooks Peak Fire Updated Evacuation Map (4/30/2022)
April 30, 2022 
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Cooks Peak Fire – Evacuation Update (effective 6:00 pm 4/29/2022)
April 29, 2022 0 Comments
The Colfax County Sheriff’s Office released an evacuation update for the Cooks Peak Fire at 8:33 pm on 4/29/2022. Effective at 6:00 PM on the Cooks Peak Fire, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office in consultation with Colfax County Emergency Management is placing the following communities in READY Evacuation status: Miami Philmont Scout Ranch Head Quarters The […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/29/2022
April 29, 2022 0 Comments
Red Flag Conditions Indicate Critical Fire Weather TodayMorning Update 4/29/2022 Acres: 55,978 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 54%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Current Evacuations for Mora and Colfax Counties: Colfax County – GO– Sweetwater, Rayado, and Sunnyside – remain […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire – Extreme Fire Weather Expected (4/29)
April 29, 2022 0 Comments
Extreme Fire Weather is expected today. SW IMT 5 anticipates the POTENTIAL for increased fire activity on the Cooks Peak Fire. Other risks associated with the fire area include uprooted or snapped trees, downed power lines and blowing ash and dust. These risks will hinder the firefighting operations and create safety concerns for wildland fire crews. […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Alert: Extreme weather and fire behavior expected Friday and Saturday (4/29 – 4/30).
April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Alert: Extreme weather and fire behavior expected Friday and Saturday (4/29 – 4/30). A Red Flag Warning and High Wind Warning is in effect for Friday over the Cooks Peak fire. This will be a dangerous fire weather day with extreme fire weather conditions. Sustained winds of 25-40 mph with gusts around 50 mph are […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire – Air Quality Alert (4/28 – 4/29)
April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Air Quality Alert for Mora County – through Friday afternoon – …AIR QUALITY ALERT… The following message is transmitted at the request of the New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment. * WHAT…Smoke from several large wildfires burning over northern New Mexico will be transported to the north and northeast through early Wednesday afternoon. Reduced […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire – Morning Update (4/28/2022)
April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Firefighters continue building line to increase containment Active fire behavior will continue as high winds return and temperatures increase Morning Update 4/28/2022 Acres: 55,886 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 34%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Current Evacuations for Mora and […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire – New Start Confirmed (4/28/2022)
April 28, 2022 0 Comments
We have confirmed a new start on the southeast side the Cooks Peak Fire. The fire is burning in a single tree and initial attack firefighters are currently responding. The smoke is visible from NM HWY 120 just west of mile marker 21.
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/27/2022
April 27, 2022 0 Comments
Firefighters continue work to increase containment Active fire behavior will continue as high winds return and temperatures increase Morning Update 4/27/2022 Acres: 55,172 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 33%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Current Evacuations for Mora […]
Continue readingAir Quality Alert – Cooks Peak Fire (4/26/2022)
April 26, 2022 0 Comments
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for smoke due to large wildfire in northern New Mexico. See more https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=abq&product=AQA&glossary=0
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire – Firing Operations Underway (4/26/2022)
April 26, 2022 0 Comments
Announcement: Cooks Peak firefighters are conducting firing operations to secure unburned fuel pockets near the Colfax/Mora County line along the west side of Highway 21. Increased smoke and fire activity may be visible.
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/26/2022
April 26, 2022 0 Comments
Firefighters continue to make progress with containment Fire behavior will moderate today with arrival of snow, but remains active Morning Update 4/26/2022 Acres: 54,021 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 18% Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/25/2022
April 25, 2022 0 Comments
Cooks Peak Fire community meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight Fire behavior will moderate today with arrival of snow, but remains active Morning Update 4/25/2022 Acres: 51,982 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 9% Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Smoke Outlook – (4/24 – 4/25)
April 24, 2022 0 Comments
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Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Afternoon Update – 4/24/2022
April 24, 2022 0 Comments
Evacuation Status Change, & Community Meeting Announcement For Cooks Peak Fire Noon Update 4/24/2022 Acres: 51,982 acres (Infrared Flight last night) Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 0% Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Announcement: At […]
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