The Big Hole Fire is located in the community of Belen in Valencia County. The fire is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande north of River Road and threatening homes according to the Valencia County Fire Department. An unknown number of structures have been reported as lost. Evacuations have been ordered by local law […]

Acres: 728 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 10% Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed coniferTotal personnel: 178 Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident […]

LAS VEGAS, NM – April 10, 2022 – In coordination with the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, voluntary evacuations for the communities of San Ignacio, Las Dispensas and Pendaries have been put in place. Forecasted winds exceeding 60 mph have been predicted for today. Increasing winds each day through next week can cause holding concerns, […]

LAS VEGAS, NM – April 09, 2022 – The Northern New Mexico Incident Management Team will continue using full suppression strategy utilizing hand crews and directly engaging the fire with helicopter support. The Hermits Peak Fire is in steep, rugged, terrain with limited access by vehicle. Firefighters are working to keep the fire out of […]

LAS VEGAS, NM – April 08, 2022 – The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Hermits Peak Fire at 6:00 am April 8th. The Hermits Peak Fire started on Wednesday April 6th when unexpected winds caused the Las Dispensas prescribed burn to produce multiple spot fires. Fire managers on […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 8, 2022 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a closure order to protect public health and safety during fire operations on the Hermits Peak Fire. The order is effective from now until Dec. 31, 2022, unless rescinded earlier. The Hermits Peak Fire started on April 6 after […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 7, 2022 – The Hermits Peak Fire is burning in rocky, steep terrain in a remote southeastern corner of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). There is a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place for the fire area, and a public closure order will be implemented soon to protect public […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 6, 2022 – The Las Dispensas prescribed fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) was declared a wildfire at approximately 4:30 p.m. today. Although forecasted weather conditions were within parameters for the prescribed burn, unexpected erratic winds in the late afternoon caused multiple […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 6, 2022 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to implement the previously announced prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed on the Española Ranger District as early as April 18, if conditions remain favorable.   Crews will use hand and aerial ignitions to treat […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 5, 2021 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to resume implementation of the previously announced Las Dispensas prescribed burn on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District tomorrow if forecasted conditions stay in place. Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed […]

TAOS, NM—April 4, 2022—Carson National Forest fire managers are planning to conduct prescribed fires throughout this spring if conditions allow. Crews intend to treat 8,391 acres throughout the Forest between April 18 and May 31. Project locations and sizes are (vicinity maps attached): Valle Vidal: 905 acres one mile east of the McCrystal Campground (North […]

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SANTA FE, NM – April 1, 2022 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will be looking for optimal windows throughout the month of April to continue implementation of the previously announced Las Dispensas prescribed burn on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including […]

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