SANTA FE, NM – Aug. 2, 2019 – Fire crews were able to put some low-intensity fire on the ground late yesterday in spite of recent moisture. Fire managers are planning to continue firing operations on the Conejos Fire today as long as weather will allow. Start date: July 29, 2019 Cause: Lightning Location: Conejos […]

SANTA FE, NM – Aug. 1, 2019 – A thunderstorm that dropped significant moisture on the north end of the Conejos Fire yesterday has delayed operations planned for today. Fire managers are monitoring conditions on the ground for a window to begin firing operations. Start date: July 29, 2019 Cause: Lightning Location: Conejos Peak on […]

SANTA FE, NM – July 31, 2019 – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have determined that the lightning-caused Conejos Fire on the Jemez Ranger District is a good candidate to manage to improve forest conditions and reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire in the future. The Conejos Fire was discovered Monday […]

Magdalena, NM July 31, 2019—For Immediate Release.  The Cibola National Forest is seeking a small group of career-focused women to be on-call Wildland Firefighters for the 2020 fire season. These on-call positions will provide support to wildland fire operations over the summer and can help pave the way for future employment and career advance with […]

SANTA FE, NM – July 30, 2019 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) discovered a lightning-caused ignition last night on Conejos Peak on the Jemez Ranger District adjacent to Forest Road 266 and about 4 miles northeast of the Paliza Campground and 5 miles from the community of Ponderosa. Estimated at 3-5 acres, the […]

Magdalena, NM; July 29, 2019 – For Immediate Release.  The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, remains at 5,020 acres.  The lightning –caused fire stated on July 13, 2019.  There are approximately 35 personnel assigned.  Resources include one Wildland Fire Modules, and one […]

Magdalena, NM; July 26, 2019 – For Immediate Release.  The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began July 13, 2019.  The fire perimeter remains at 5,020 acres. There are approximately 61 personnel assigned.  Resources include three Wildland […]

SANTA FE, NM – July 26, 2019 – Fire staff on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are monitoring a lightning-caused fire on the east side of Venado Mesa west of Forest Road (FR) 376. Although the fire is currently only half an acre, it is putting up smoke as […]

Magdalena, NM; July 25, 2019 –  The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began July 13, 2019.  The fire perimeter increased to 5,020 acres. There are approximately 61 personnel assigned.  Resources include three Wildland Fire Modules, one […]

Magdalena, NM; July 24, 2019 –  The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began July 13, 2019.  The fire perimeter remains at 5,017 acres. There are approximately 62 personnel assigned.  Resources include three Wildland Fire Modules, one […]

Magdalena, NM; July 23, 2019 –  The Roberts Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began July 13, 2019.  The fire perimeter increased in size to 5,018 acres. There are approximately 66 personnel assigned.  Resources include three Wildland Fire […]

Santa Fe, NM – July 22, 2019 – A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is currently assessing post-fire conditions for the Naranjo Fire near Regina, NM, on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). Monsoonal weather patterns are expected to bring heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this week, increasing the threat […]