SANTA FE, NM – July 18, 2017 – For Immediate Release.  The lightning-caused Ojitos Fire on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest is currently in monitor status after receiving significant moisture over the last few days. The Ojitos Fire, which started July 7 near the Chama River Canyon Wilderness, is in […]

The Crockett Fire burning near Hope, New Mexico in Eddy County is now 100% contained. Lightning started the fire Monday (7/17) afternoon burning approximately 7 acres. No structures are threatened. The fire is burning in grass and Piñon-juniper. Crews will continue to mop up and monitor the fire. Jurisdiction: NM State Forestry, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe […]

New Fire Start – Crockett Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 07/17/17  9:10 pm Jurisdiction: NM State Forestry, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District and Bureau of Land Management Date/Time Detected: 07/17/17  6:07 pm Lat/Long:  32 deg,  31 min, 12.96 sec X 104 deg,  59 min,  0.59 sec. Legal Description: T21S, R19E, NENE Sec 3 Firefighting Resources: 2 engines, 6 […]

SANTA FE, NM – July 17, 2017 – For Immediate Release. The Cajete Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest’s Jemez Ranger District was declared controlled at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 16, thanks to recent moisture that arrived with the monsoon season. The 1,412-acre Cajete Fire, which started on June 15 from an abandoned campfire, […]

Start date:  Saturday, July 8 Cause:  Lightning Location:  Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District, within the Pot Creek drainage.  The fire is approximately 7 miles east of the Pot Creek community and 3 miles southwest of Bernardin Lake. Size:  1 acre Vegetation:  Primarily mixed conifer  Status:  In the past week the Diablo Fire has […]

New Fire Start – Flume Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 07/17/17  9:50 am Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 07/16/17,  6:00 pm Location: Southwest of Grindstone Lake   Firefighting Resources: 1 engine + fire personnel Hazards: Snags Fuels: Timber Size: Single Tree Containment: 100% Status: 7/17/17, 9:50 am: Last night firefighters responded to a report […]

                                                                                                                                                                    Magdalena, NM; July 15, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is at 4,578 acres. The change in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in […]

The Tiffany Fire is now 100% contained and 9,200 acres.  Fire managers will continue to monitor the fire.  Smoke and torching may be visible for several days as heavy fuels burn out within the interior.  The Fort Craig Historic Site is open to the public.

SANTA FE, NM – July 13, 2017 – For Immediate Release.  Thanks to recent precipitation and decreasing fire danger, the Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions on Friday, July 14, at 8:00 a.m.  The forest implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions on June 23 based on dry conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures. Forest […]

The Collette Fire in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now 100% contained. Wetting rains helped firefighters secure the 8-acre fire this afternoon (7/12). Crews will continue to monitor the fire area. Lightning sparked the Collette Fire on July 10. #NMFire #NMwx

  Magdalena, NM; July 12, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is now at 2,336 acres. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in the San Mateo Mountains. Approximately 62 personnel are assigned […]

Start date:  Saturday, July 8.  The fire was found on Sunday and crews made it to the area on Monday. Cause:  Lightning Location:  Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District, within the Pot Creek drainage.  The fire is approximately 7 miles east of the Pot Creek community and 3 miles southwest of Bernardin Lake. Size:  […]

The Collette Fire burning in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now 20% contained. The fire is estimated at 12 acres and no homes are threatened. The interior of the fire is still active and smoke is visible from the surrounding area. The fire has burned into an area previously treated/thinned by the […]