April 28, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  63,720 acres Containment: 33%   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 936   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Unpredictable winds developing from thunderstorms moving through the area contributed to an increase in fire activity overnight, challenging established lines and […]

Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts Albuquerque, NM – April 27, 2022 – Based on high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions, the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions effective April 29th at 8:00 a.m. per Order 03-0724. This order is for all […]

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 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 […]

April 27, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  61,470 acres   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Containment: 20%Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 910   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Firefighters made excellent progress on the fire yesterday, securing lines in anticipation of high winds and elevated temperatures that have been predicted […]

27 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 60,649 acres Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: Bajo investigación Contención: 20% Personal total: 910 Localización: Ubicado cerca del canon de Gallinas Combustibles: Conífera mixta Reflejos: Los bomberos lograron excelente progreso en el incendio ayer, asegurando líneas en previsión de fuertes vientos y temperaturas […]

The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for smoke due to large wildfire in northern New Mexico. See more https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=abq&product=AQA&glossary=0

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is 65% contained and remains estimated at 25,000 acres. Fire activity is minimal with very little smoke showing from the interior. Higher relative humidity and calmer winds are helping firefighters gain more containment. Crews are currently working on the northern edge of the fire where […]

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 COMMUNITY MEETING: A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held tonight 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 will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]