Patrol and monitoring will continue through the weekend in theJemez Ranger District Over two days of ignition operations, fire crews successfully completed the 412-acre Paliza South Prescribed Fire. The project is located approximately 4.5 miles northeast of the village of Ponderosa N.M., off National Forest System Roads 266 and 137. The work is part of […]

Fire crews on the Jemez Ranger District conducted a successful test fire this morning on the planned 412‑acre Paliza Prescribed Fire project. The test fire showed good fuel consumption, with smoke rising roughly 1,000 feet above ground level and drifting to the southeast. With these favorable conditions confirmed, crews will continue with ignitions throughout the […]

Jemez Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burning Work could begin as early as Tuesday October 20, 2026 (Santa Fe, N.M., October 17, 2026) — The Jemez Ranger District is planning to implement the 412-acre Paliza Prescribed Fire as early as Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The unit is located northeast of Ponderosa, N.M., east of Highway 4, and […]

Favorable weather conditions must be in place for hazardous fuels reduction work The Santa Fe National Forest is planning prescribed fires this fall anticipating work will begin as early as October as conditions allow. Certified prescribed fire specialists use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation, protect local communities, infrastructure and natural and cultural resources […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 30 de septiembre de 2026: El incendio Frijoles abarca 15,956 acres y está contenido en un 90%. Se ha planificado un vuelo de reconocimiento infrarrojo para ayudar a las cuadrillas a evaluar el área afectada por el incendio, identificar focos de calor residuales y confirmar el progreso en la contención. Sin embargo, la […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 30, 2026: The Frijoles Fire is 15,956 acres and 90% contained. An infrared flight is planned which will help crews assess the remaining fire area, identify any remaining heat, and confirm additional containment. Overnight cloud cover has prevented the flight from taking place. Over the past several days, hotshot crews have repaired […]

Debido al pronóstico de lluvia y a la alerta de inundaciones repentinas, la casa abierta no se llevará a cabo el martes 29 de septiembre. Se ha reprogramado para:Jueves 1 de octubre5:30–7:30 p. m.Gimnasio de la Escuela Primaria Chimayo37 County Road 93, Chimayo, NM 87522 Sigue siendo un evento de asistencia libre donde los miembros […]

Due to forecast rain and a flash flood watch, the open house will not take place Tuesday, September 29. It has been rescheduled for:Thursday, October 15:30–7:30 p.m.Chimayo Elementary School Gym37 County Road 93, Chimayo, NM 87522 This remains a drop-in event where community members can speak directly with agency representatives about fire recovery and post-fire […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 25 de septiembre de 2026: El incendio Frijoles abarca 15,956 acres, está contenido en un 90% y cuenta con 32 personas asignadas. Las cuadrillas están minimizando el tráfico de vehículos y equipos pesados en carreteras saturadas para evitar causar daños adicionales a las carreteras y complicar futuros trabajos de reparación. Utilizando vehículos […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 25, 2026: The Frijoles Fire is 15,956 acres, 90% contained, with32 personnel assigned. Crews are minimizing heavy vehicle and equipment traffic on saturatedroads to avoid causing additional road damage and complicating future repair work. Using UTVs, crewsassess culverts, Forest roads and drainage features, with particular attention to roads that provideaccess to […]

The Frijoles Fire Recovery Open House planned for Thursday, Sept 24, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. due to flooding, flood response activities and safety considerations. NEW DATE: 🗓️ Tuesday, September 29⏰ 5:30-7:30PM📍Chimayo Elementary School Gym37 County Road 93, Chimayo, NM 87522 We appreciate the community’s understanding as agencies continue responding to current […]

Todos estan invitado a una casa abierta para recibir noticias sobre el inciendo llamado Frijoles. El evento esta ahora nuevamente programado para el martes 29 de septiembre, de las 5:30pm hasta las 7:30pm. Debido a inundaciones del local original y consideraciones de seguridad sobre la clima y el area, la casa abierta ha sido cambiado […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 23, 2026 – The Frijoles Fire is 15,956 acres and 81% contained, with 36 personnel assigned. Crews have continued repairing areas affected by suppression activities, including control lines, roads and culverts. This work helps return disturbed areas to a more stable condition and allows water to move through existing drainage systems.  With significant rainfall expected this week, firefighters will evaluate conditions before continuing work. […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 23 de septiembre de 2026 – El incendio Frijoles abarca 15,956 acres y está contenido en un 81%, con 36 efectivos asignados. Las cuadrillas han continuado reparando las áreas afectadas por las labores de extinción, incluidas las líneas de control, los caminos y las alcantarillas. Estas tareas ayudan a devolver a las […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 21 de septiembre de 2026 – El incendio Frijoles abarca actualmente 15,956 acres y está contenido en un 78%, con 47 efectivos asignados. Cuando las condiciones meteorológicas lo permitan, un vuelo de reconocimiento por infrarrojos (IR) ayudará a las cuadrillas a localizar zonas de calor residual y a actualizar la información sobre […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 21, 2026 – The Frijoles Fire is currently 15,956 acres and 78% contained, with 47 personnel assigned. When weather conditions allow, an infrared (IR) flight will help crews find areas of remaining heat and update acreage and containment information. Firefighters made progress on the Frijoles Fire suppression repair over the weekend as conditions allowed, […]

Santa Fe, N.M., 17 de septiembre de 2026— Un equipo de Respuesta de Emergencia en Áreas Quemadas (BAER, por sus siglas en inglés) ha completado su evaluación del incendio Frijoles para identificar y gestionar los riesgos potenciales para los recursos en los terrenos del Sistema de Bosques Nacionales. El objetivo del programa BAER es reducir […]

Santa Fe, N.M.,18 de septiembre de 2026–Las lluvias intensas han saturado la zona del incendio Frijoles, lo que limita el acceso y las operaciones de los bomberos. Si bien la lluvia y el aumento de la humedad han reducido la actividad del fuego, las condiciones de humedad y barro generan riesgos adicionales para las cuadrillas […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 18, 2026–Significant rainfall has saturated the Frijoles Fire area, limiting firefighter access and operations. While rain and higher humidity have reduced fire activity, wet and muddy conditions are creating additional hazards for crews working in steep and rugged terrain.  Frijoles Fire Recovery Open House: Community members are invited to a Recovery Open House on Thursday, September […]

Santa Fe, N.M., September 17, 2026— A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has completed their assessment of the Frijoles Fire to identify and manage potential risks to resources on National Forest System lands. The goal of the BAER program is to reduce threats through appropriate emergency measures to protect human life and safety, property, […]