The lightning-caused San Antonio Fire on Valles Caldera National Preserve has grown to 495 acres and is located within the northwest area of the preserve between Valle San Antonio and the northern boundary. Firefighters were able to establish hand line along the north and southwestern flanks of the fire. In addition, air support dropped retardant […]

Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire 06/16/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire (previously named Crooked fire) was detected June 15, 2018 at approximately 11:16 am in Crooked Canyon in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District. The fire grew to approximately 50 acres overnight. Due to the remote location and rough […]

SANTA FE, NM – June 16, 2018 – For Immediate Release. Santa Fe National Forest (Forest) officials thank the general public for adhering to the forest-wide closure in effect since June 1. Forest officials implemented the forest-wide closure to prohibit public access to the 1.6 million-acre forest for public safety and forest health while in […]

Firefighters Continue Efforts to Contain Cottonwood Fire  Cottonwood Fire – June 16, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 310 acres Percent Containment: 15% Start Date: June 14, 2018 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Jurisdiction: Private Fuels: Grass, brush, timber Origin Location: Vermejo Ranch area, Raton, NM, 12 miles north of Cimarron, NM Latitude: 36.44 35 Longitude: -104 55.07 Resources: 5 crews, 2 helicopter, 4 engines, 5 overhead This […]

Inclement Weather Expected Ute Park Fire – June 16, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 36,740 acres (26,387 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch)         Percent Containment: 97% Start Date: May 31, 2018, 2:10pm Cause: Unknown, under investigation Jurisdiction: New Mexico, State and Private Land Fuels: grass, piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine Origin Location: Near Highway 64 in Ute Park, […]

Incident Name – Crooked fire 06/15/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked fire was detected June 15, 2018 at approximately 11:16 am in Crooked Canyon in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District. The fire is currently estimated at 3 acres. Due to the remote location and current and predicted weather, fire managers are […]

The lightning-caused San Antonio Fire on Valles Caldera National Preserve has grown to 426 acres and is located in the northwest area of the preserve between Valle San Antonio and northern boundary. Resources consist of over 100 fire personnel. The Albuquerque Zone Incident Management Type 3 Team is on scene and expected to take command […]

Incident Name – Scraper fire 06/16/2018 Fire Update: The Scraper fire grew to approximately 6 acres before firefighting resources stopped the forward progression.  Today, resources have reported little to no active fire activity.  Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and ensure fire line is secure.  This will be the FINAL update for the Scraper fire unless […]

Firefighters Work to Contain Cottonwood Fire June 15, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 80 acres Percent Containment: 10% Start Date: June 14, 2018 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Jurisdiction: Private Fuels: Grass, brush, timber Origin Location: Vermejo Ranch area, Raton, NM, 12 miles north of Cimarron, NM Latitude: 36.44 35 Longitude: -104 55.07 Resources: 4 crews, 1 helicopter, 4 engines, 4 overhead This new fire is burning […]

Soldier Canyon Fire – Final Information Update – June 15, 2018   Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Reservation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Firefighting Resources: 271 Personnel total. 5 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 2 Type-2 Hand Crew, 2 Camp Crews, 1 Type-1 Helicopter, […]

Tourists Visiting Area Should Use Caution Ute Park Fire – June 15, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 36,740 acres (26,387 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch)         Percent Containment: 95% Start Date: May 31, 2018, 2:10pm Cause: Unknown, under investigation Jurisdiction: New Mexico, State and Private Land Fuels: grass, piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine Origin Location: Near Highway 64 […]

Acres: 90 acres                                                                                                          […]

Jemez Springs, NM — The San Antonio Fire began earlier this afternoon on Valles Caldera National Preserve. The lightning-caused fire has burned over 100 acres in the northwest corner of the preserve. Fire crews are working on the ground and in the air to suppress the fire burning in ponderosa pine and Douglas fir stands. […]

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO TYPE 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM JAMIE LONG – INCIDENT COMMANDER Acres: 20 acres Percent Containment: 0% Start Date: June 14, 2018 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Jurisdiction: Private Fuels: Grass, brush, timber Origin Location: Vermejo Ranch area, Raton, NM, 12 miles north of Cimarron, NM Latitude: 36.44 35 Longitude: -104 55.07 Resources: 1 crew, 2 helicopters, 4 engines, additional resources ordered This new […]

A few important things to remember if you are thinking of visiting Cimarron Canyon soon.  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5820/43261/  

Soldier Canyon Fire Morning Update – June 14, 2018   Jurisdiction: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mescalero Apache Reservation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2018 3:00 pm Location: Soldier Canyon. 1 Mile North of the town of Mescalero Firefighting Resources: 293 Personnel total. 6 Type-1 Hotshot Crews, 2 Type-2 Hand Crew, 2 Camp Crews, 1 Type-1 Helicopter, 1 Type-2 […]