Pushed by winds and strong gusts under a Red Flag Warning, the Beehive Fire rapidly grew this afternoon, increasing to an estimated 1,864 acres with 0% containment and reaching the Lamy Peak area.  Crews today worked in coordination with water-dropping helicopters to pick up spot fires and create anchor points to build control lines from. Six […]

Foster Fire in Zuni Mountains –Trough Fire in Mt Taylor Mountains Sawmill Fire in Magdalena Mountains Albuquerque, NM – June 27, 2026 — Fire resources are continuing direct extinguishment of multiple fires that may have resulted from scattered thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday throughout central New Mexico. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and […]

Update, 12:45 p.m.: A recent aerial flight survey indicates that the fire is 400 acres. The number includes acreage treated during last night’s and this morning’s strategic burnout operations and unburned areas within planned control lines. After a successful night shift, firefigthers are on scene this morning, working toward containing the fire, which remains at […]

Daily Update: June 27, 2026 Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 – MATT RAU – INCIDENT COMMANDER Acres: 722                                             Containment: 0%                                        Start Date: June 24, 2026 Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                              Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 309                                                                                                         Fuels: Timber, logging slash, and short grass A community meeting has […]

Firefighters this evening remain on scene of the Beehive Fire, which has grown to an estimated 80 acres with 0% containment. With less intense fire behavior, tonight’s activities include a burnout operation between Forest Service Road 80 and the Willow Tank to reduce fuels between the fire and private land. Tomorrow, between 65 and 75 […]

Firefighters are currently on scene of a new wildfire on the Tres Piedras Ranger District. Estimated at three to four acres, the Beehive Fire is burning in a stand of mixed conifer north of Highway 64 and Tusas Valley (Google Map). The fire is exhibiting moderate behavior with two- to four-foot flame lengths and isolated […]

Foster and Rose Fires in Zuni Mountains Albuquerque, NM – June 26, 2026 — Fire resources are actively responding to suppress 2 new fire starts that may have resulted from scattered thunderstorms yesterday and overnight throughout central New Mexico. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members […]

McCauley Springs Fire Daily Update: June 26, 2026   Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 – MATT RAU – INCIDENT COMMANDER Acres: 708                                             Containment: 0%                                        Start Date: June 24, 2026 Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                              Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 171                                                                                                         Fuels: Timber, logging slash, and […]

Update: Yesterday, crews made good progress reinforcing fire line around the entire perimeter and knocking down pockets of fire activity. Today, all lines continue to hold, and crews continue to mop up and monitor for interior heat. This will be the last update unless there are significant changes.  The Canyon Venado Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 south of I-40 east of Clines Corners. Currently, […]

(Glenwood, NM, June 26, 2026) — The lightning-caused Sacaton Fire, which was detected Sunday, June 21, in the Gila Wilderness about 4.5 miles west of the Mogollon Baldy Lookout, became more active Wednesday, producing smoke that was visible along U.S. Route 180 between Silver City and Luna. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday […]

Update: Yesterday, crews made good progress constructing fire line around the entire perimeter. Today, lines continue to hold, although the fire remains active near infrastructure to the east and wind turbines within the perimeter. Some interior heat is torching and smoking within unburnt islands. Crews will continue to maintain and improve line, watch for sparks from the interior, and mop up.  The Canyon Venado Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on […]

June 24, 2026 Acres: 150 Location: Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock Cause: Undetermined Containment: 0% Start Date: June 24, 2026 Fuels: Timber The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire this evening. Operations: Today, federal and local engines, the Santa Fe Interagency Hotshot Crew, and multiple […]

Update: Yesterday and today, crews made good progress with fire suppression activities, raising containment to 50%. Fire activity has remained low, and resources continue to secure the perimeter and mop up. Interior pockets are sending up some smoke, but do not pose a threat.  Evacuations have been lifted, and the structure threat has passed. This will be the last notification unless there are significant changes.  The […]

The McCauley Spring Fire is burning near Battleship Rock Santa Fe, NM, June 24, 2026 —The McCauley Springs Fire was detected Wednesday morning June 24, 2026, on the Jemez Ranger District and is approximately 30 acres. Coordinating with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, the community of Sierra de los Pinos is in “Go” status and currently […]

Update: Yesterday, air resources dropped retardant to suppress fire activity, and crews reinforced fires lines to protect values at risk. Fire behavior moderated overnight. Today, crews are continuing to protect structures and building and securing fire line, tying into wind farm roads. Air resources will be utilized depending on fire activity throughout the day. The Canyon Venado Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 […]

June 23, 2026   Update:  This afternoon, resources are engaging with two new wildfire starts south of Interstate 40 near Clines Corners in Torrance County. The Osita Draw Fire is located west of HWY 285 and is 100% contained.   The Canyon Venado Fire is south of Interstate 40 and east of HWY 285. It is active in dense piñon-juniper and grass fuels and exhibiting running, crowning and spotting behavior. Threats include a wind farm and structures within the area. State, county and federal resources are implementing full […]

Firefighters have contained the fire using a full suppression strategy Santa Fe, NM, June 23, 2026 —The Divide Fire was detected on June 21, 2026. The fire is located on the Cuba Ranger District off NM 126 at the Clear Creek Campgrounds. Fire is human caused. Fire was burning in willows and an adjacent log near […]

Command of Bear Fire Transfers on Wednesday Acres: 7,769 acres                                                                            Start Date: June 9, 2026 Location: 18 miles southeast of Quemado, NM                                   Personnel: 169 Containment: 100%                                                                        Cause: Lightning Summary: Containment lines are holding, and much of the repair work is completed on the Bear Fire. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team will […]

June 23, 2026   Update: Yesterday, crews worked to suppress fire activity along the eastern perimeter with support from aerial water drops, enabling resources to raise containment to 15%.  Today, fire activity remains low, and crews are able to fully access the eastern edge and areas that remain active. Some unburned pockets continue to burn and send up smoke but aren’t currently posing a threat. Containment is expected to rise again today.   No structures have been impacted, but homes in the immediate area are still […]