SANTA FE, NM – July 7, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will lift the closure order and stage 2 fire restrictions on Monday, July 9 at 8:00 a.m. for the first time since entering full forest closure on June 1. […]

Morris Creek Fire Activity Continues to Diminish Saturday, July 7, 2018 Morris Canyon Fire Information Phone (575) 383-4597 Location: 15 miles west of Miami, New Mexico, in Colfax county Start Date: June 29, 2018   Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1,625 Acres   Percent Contained: 60% Vegetation: Timber, closed timber litter, grass   Resources Assigned: 216 personnel Incident Commander: […]

Acres: Approximately 2,337 acres Percent Containment: 21% Start Date: June 24, 2018, 2:09 pm Cause: Human, under investigation Jurisdiction: Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District Fuels: Aspen, high altitude mixed conifer, and sub-alpine fir Origin Location: Sardinas Canyon, 18 miles southeast of Taos, New Mexico Resources: 60 personnel, 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 road […]

Location: Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest Although the initial threat of the Sardinas Canyon has passed, post-fire conditions are being assessed to recommend preventive treatments and emergency stabilization for fire related problems such as soil erosion from loss of vegetation; flooding from increased runoff; and increased sedimentation downstream which could have the potential […]

SANTA FE, NM – July 6, 2018 – For Immediate Release. The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) remains in full forest closure due to high fire danger, but anticipated rains could lift the closure order sooner than later. “With the current humidity levels and favorable monsoon forecast, I’m optimistic we’ll lift closures fairly soon,” said […]

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Acres: Approximately 2,337 acres Percent Containment: 20% Start Date: June 24, 2018, 2:09 pm Cause: Human, under investigation Jurisdiction: Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District Fuels: Aspen, high altitude mixed conifer, and sub-alpine fir Origin Location: Sardinas Canyon, 18 miles southeast of Taos, New Mexico Resources: 65 personnel, 1 crew, 4 engines, 1 dozers, […]

Morris Creek Fire Receives Brief Heavy Period of Rain Friday, July 6, 2018 Morris Canyon Fire Information Phone (575) 383 4597  Location: 15 miles west of Miami, New Mexico, in Colfax county Start Date: June 29, 2018   Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1,604 Acres   Percent Contained: 46% Vegetation: Timber, closed timber litter, grass   Resources Assigned: 255 […]

The lightning-caused Turkey Fire is now 100% contained. Firefighters quickly hiked to the fire in the White Mountain Wilderness and immediately started suppressing it when it was reported on July 2nd. By July 3rd one hotshot crew and one engine crew were able to complete fireline around the perimeter of the fire. The fire burned […]

Monsoon Rains Forecast Over Morris Creek Fire Area Tuesday, July 5, 2018 Morris Canyon Fire Information Phone (575) 383 4597 Location: 15 miles west of Miami, New Mexico, in Colfax county Start Date: June 29, 2018   Cause: Lightning Size: Approximately 1,604 Acres   Percent Contained: 40% Vegetation: Timber, closed timber litter, grass   Resources Assigned: 260 personnel […]

Acres: Approximately 2,307 acres Percent Containment: 15% Start Date: June 24, 2018, 2:09 pm Cause: Human, under investigation Jurisdiction: Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District Fuels: Aspen, high altitude mixed conifer, and sub-alpine fir Origin Location: Sardinas Canyon, 18 miles southeast of Taos, New Mexico Resources: 142 personnel, 2 crews, 7 engines, 2 dozers, […]

Clayton, NM (7/5/2018): The Blanco Fire, located approximately 5.5 miles west of Roy New Mexico on the Kiowa National Grasslands is approximately 2,100 acres. Containment is at 100%. The fire is currently boxed in north of Blanco Canyon, south of Emplazado Canyon, and east of the Canadian River. The fire behavior is characterized by smoldering […]

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Increased Thunderstorms Forecast Tuesday, July 4, 2018 Morris Creek Fire Information Phone: (575) 383 4597 Morriscreekfireinfo@gmail.com All land management agencies and Colfax County have implemented fire restrictions area wide with few exceptions. Fireworks are prohibited due to extreme fire conditions except authorized displays in Raton and Eagle Nest. No fires, fireworks, or other flame producing activities […]

Acres: Approximately 2,307 acres Percent Containment: 12% Start Date: June 24, 2018, 2:09pm Cause: Human, under investigation Jurisdiction: Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District Fuels: Aspen, high altitude mixed conifer, and sub-alpine fir Origin Location: Sardinas Canyon, 18 miles southeast of Taos, New Mexico Resources: 144 personnel, 2 crews, 7 engines, 2 dozers, 3 […]