Hours: 8 am-8 pm            Phone:  505-312-4593      Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov     InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/2022.cerropeladofire         Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, started on Friday, April 22, during an epic wind event. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It is burning in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer trees and brush. The […]

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is now estimated at 25,000 acres and 10% contained. The fire continues to burn actively through very dry fuels that include pinion, juniper, and grass. The fire has crossed two boundaries, one to the west and a second (a highway) to the south of Bueyeros. […]

April 24, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres: 54,004 acres Containment: 12%   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 478   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: A drop in temperatures and wind speeds allowed fire crews to gain direct access to some areas of the fire line […]

The Mitchell Fire, located on private land east of Mosquero in Harding County, is estimated at 20,000 acres and 0% contained. According to the Harding County Sheriff’s Office, the fire remains active as it pushes to the east. No structures are threatened at this time. Today crews will continue to work on building containment lines around […]

The Campbell Road Fire, located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County, is estimated at 2,000 acres and 90% contained. This wind-driven fire was very active yesterday with running and spotting in pinon-juniper, grass, and brush. The fire is burning in a canyon with very rough terrain. Firefighters will continue […]

Type 1 Team Takes Command Tomorrow Start date: April 22, 2022        Cause: Unknown          Size: 4,688 acres              Containment: 0% Location: Forest Road 10 and NM Highway 4 approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs Evacuations: Sandoval County issued evacuation orders for Sierra de Los Pinos and other communities near the Cerro Pelado Fire. The Jemez Mountain […]

April 23, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 42,341  acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 419 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights: Structure loss has occurred due to the extreme weather experienced yesterday that caused uncontrolled fire line that impacted communities. Firefighters and law enforcement are gaining access […]

Carson National Forest fire crews today are continuing to suppress a small fire off Highway 518 to the east of Peñasco, New Mexico. The Osha Fire is located near the Las Mochas community along the Osha Trail (Trail #20) and is approximately 5-6 acres with 10% containment. It was first reported around 6:30 p.m. on […]

Datil Mountains April 23, 2022: This will be the final update on the Pine Park Fire unless conditions warrant additional information. Reported start date / time: April 21, 2022 – 1400 Cause: Unknown         Size: remains at 31.6 acres. Location: Datil Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Fire start […]

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is estimated at 5,000 acres and 0% contained. The fire was first reported at 11:30 a.m. off of NM Highway 39 near mile marker 42 and David Hill. Fire behavior was extreme today due to severe winds, very low humidity, and dry conditions. Residents in the areas […]

The 380 Friday Fire is located on state, private, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land off of Highway 380 and mile marker 202 in Lea County. The fire is estimated at 1,000 acres and 0% contained. Three homes are threatened, but there are no evacuations in place at this time. Temperatures hovered in the lower […]

The Campbell Road Fire is located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County. This wind-driven fire is very active and running in pinon-juniper, grass, and brush. The fire is estimated at 950 acres and 0% contained. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are possible. Winds are 40 mph with gusts to […]

The East Fire started on private land this afternoon near Mimbres off Highway 35 in East Canyon in Grant County. The fire is estimated at 100 acres and spreading up East Canyon. At least four homes are threatened at this time and crews are in place to help protect them. Firefighter and public safety are a top […]

Start date: April 22, 2022        Cause: Unknown          Size: 50+ acres                             Containment: 0% Location: Forest Road 10 and NM Highway 4 approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs Evacuations: Sandoval County is evacuating the communities of Sierra Los Pinos and Los Griegos due to extremely windy dry conditions and the Cerro Pelado Fire’s potential for growth. […]

Datil Mountains Reported start date / time: April 21, 2022 – 1400 Cause: Unknown         Size: 31.6 acres. Location: Datil Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Fire start was 3 miles northwest of Datil. Containment: 50% Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass. Fire behavior: The Pine Park Fire is exhibiting […]

Fire Update:  Firefighters have kept the James Fire at 0.59 acres for the time being. Their have been spotfires caused by embers blowing outside of the fire area, however firefighters have caught them all as of 1:37pm. They have also built a preliminary handline around the perimeter of the fire and have a hoselay in place. […]

With incidences of wildfires increasing daily, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division are announcing restrictions on fireworks, smoking, campfires, and open fires in New Mexico. The restrictions are in effect as of 12:00 p.m. today, Friday, April 22, 2022. The Forestry Division will continue to coordinate with other jurisdictions […]