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Incendios Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

26 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 60,173 acres Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: bajo investigación Contención: 12% Personal total: 7817 Localización: ubicado cerca del canon de Gallinas Combustibles: Conífera mixta Reflejos: Los bomberos pudieron participar agresivamente en el área del incendio ayer, aprovechando las condiciones climáticas favorables. La policía […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires

April 26, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  60,173 acres Containment: 12%   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 817   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Firefighters were able to engage aggressively across the fire area yesterday, capitalizing on the favorable weather conditions.  Law enforcement has begun […]

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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 25, 2022

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, remains estimated at 25,000 acres and is now 40% contained. No structures are threatened and there are no evacuations. Fire activity has slowed with minimal smoke showing from the interior. Higher relative humidity and calmer winds are helping firefighters. The fire started Friday, April 22 […]

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Incendios Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

25 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 56,474 acres Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: bajo investigación Contención: 12% Personal total: 733 Localización: junto Gallinas Canyon Combustibles: Conífera mixta Reflejos: Ayer, las condiciones climáticas favorables dieron la oportunidad de atacar el fuego de manera mas directa. Una afluencia de nuevos recursos […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire UpdateMonday, April 25, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm            Phone:  505-312-4593      Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov     InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire         Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jemez Mountain Baptist Church, 6 Riverview Court, Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires – April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres: 56,478 acres Containment: 12% Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 733   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Favorable weather conditions yesterday gave firefighters an opportunity to engage the fire more directly, and an influx of new resources will aid […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Update – Sunday, April 24, 2022

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 […]

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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 24, 2022

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. […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires combine

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 […]

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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 23, 2022

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 […]

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Campbell Road Fire – Union County – April 23, 2022 – FINAL

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 […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Update: April 23, 2022

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 […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires combine

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 […]

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Fire crews working to suppress small fire off NM 518

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 […]

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Pine Park Fire FINAL UPDATE

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 […]

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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 22, 2022

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 […]

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380 Friday Fire – New Start Lea County -April 22, 2022

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 […]

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Campbell Road Fire – New Start in Union County – April 22, 2022

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 […]

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East Fire – New Fire Start Near Mimbres, Grant County – April 22, 2022

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 […]

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