Public invited to Venado Fire community meeting tonight July 26, 2018 Daily Update  Acres: 2,872 Start Date: July 20, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 10% Fuels: Ponderosa pine Total personnel: 318 The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 will host a community meeting for the Venado Fire at […]

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 assumes command of the Venado Fire  July 25, 2018 Daily Update Acres:  2,577 Start Date: July 20, 2018 Cause: Lightning Location: Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuels: Ponderosa pine Total personnel: 318 General Information: The Santa Fe National Forest brought in Steve Millert’s Type 2 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aragon Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 12 Cause: Lightning Size: 450 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 50% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: 75% chance for rain showers over the next few days Resources: 6 personnel Situation: The fire remains in a remote location East of Gallina […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 2,500 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Scattered thunderstorms Monday night dropped less than a tenth of an inch on the Venado Fire with no significant impact on ground conditions. […]

Jemez Springs, NM – On Monday evening the Hidden Valley Fire received approximately .49 inches of rain, further reducing fire behavior. The chance for monsoonal rains and thunderstorms will remain high in the afternoons through the end of the week and minimal fire behavior is predicted for the Hidden Valley Fire.   With decreased complexity, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 2,200 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Scattered thunderstorms Monday night dropped less than a tenth of an inch on the Venado Fire, with no significant impact on ground conditions. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 2,000 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight expect to bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds. Resources on scene: 162 personnel, which includes four interagency […]

Jemez Springs, NM – Firefighters on Sunday completed firing operations on the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire. Through the successful management of this naturally caused fire, the preserve was able to safely decrease fuel loads on 585 acres of forest on South Mountain and reduce the risk of undesired fire behavior in the future. “We’re grateful for all […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 1,071 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Low-level moisture is moving toward the Venado Fire, increasing the chance for precipitation. Possible thunderstorms may bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds. Resources […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 450 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Light winds, clear skies Resources on scene: Three hotshot crews, one helicopter with bucket, one dozer, two engines Situation: The fire is in a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sarca Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 7 Cause: Lightning Size: 40 acres Location: Agua Sarca drainage area of the Pecos Wilderness – Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: ponderosa pine and other mixed conifer Resources: Monitoring via air and ground Weather: Tonight 50% chance for rain, 80% tomorrow, 100% tomorrow night […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aragon Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 12 Cause: Lightning Size: 400 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 5% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Sunny skies currently, 10 to 30% chance for precip tomorrow Resources: 1 engine, 4 utility vehicles, 16 personnel Situation: The fire is in a […]

Jemez Springs, NM – Firing operations to manage the lightning-caused Hidden Valley fire are expected to be completed today. Yesterday, favorable conditions allowed fire fighters to treat an additional 150 acres on the south and southwest portions of South Mountain, for a total of approximately 450 acres. Smoke from management operations will be visible from all […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Forest Road Closure in Effect Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 250 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Light winds, clear skies Resources on scene: 2 engines, 2 utility vehicles, 20-person Santa Fe Hotshot crew, 20-person Aravaipa […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire UPDATE Forest Road Closure in Effect Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 50 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Light winds, clear skies Resources on scene: 2 engines, 2 utility vehicles, 20-person Santa Fe Hotshot crew, 20-person Aravaipa […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venado Fire Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 20 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Light winds, clear skies Resources on scene: 2 engines, 2 utility vehicles, 20-person Santa Fe Hotshot crew, 20-person Aravaipa crew. Situation: The fire is in […]

Jemez Springs, NM – Fire crews will resume firing operations today to manage the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Yesterday, favorable conditions allowed fire fighters to treat over 300 acres on the east and northeast side of South Mountain. Smoke from management operations will be visible from all directions coming into […]

Jemez Springs – As part of managing the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire by reducing fuel loads in the area, fire crews will continue implementing firing operations today. Resources on scene include one hotshot crew, three type 2 IA crews, one fire use module, one rapid extraction module, and three engines. “Wildfire is a natural component […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aragon Fire UPDATE Start Date: July 12 Cause: Lightning Size: 299 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 5% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Sunny skies, 10% chance for thunderstorms Resources: 28 personnel, 2 engines, 5 UTVs, 3 ATVs Situation: The fire is in a remote location East […]