Magdalena, NM; July 11, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, increased in size to 520 acres. The increase in acreage is due to aerial and hand ignition operations within the defined management area.  Aerial and hand ignitions will continue today on the fire line.  The […]

The Collette Fire burning in the Edgewood area of Santa Fe County is now estimated at 8 to 16 acres. The fire activity is decreasing and no homes are threatened at this time. The fire is burning into an area previously treated/thinned by the New Mexico State Forestry Division creating fuel break. Lightning is suspected […]

The Collette Fire burning off of I-40 near Founders Ranch in the Edgewood area is estimated a 5 acres. About 30 structures are threatened, but there are no evacuations at this time. Helicopters are attacking the fire from the air while crews from multiple agencies, including the New mexico State Forestry Division, fight the flames […]

Start date: Friday, July 7. The fire was found on Saturday, and crews made it to the area on Sunday. Cause:  Lightning. Location:  Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District, inside the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.  The fire is approximately 5 miles south of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert and ½ mile from […]

Final Release  Albuquerque, NM July 9: The North Crest Fire is in its final stages of mop up and will be monitored and patrolled until a 100% containment/control is determined. Minimal fire activity was reported yesterday and during the night. With today’s cooperating weather, conditions are expected to remain the same. Fire crews will continue […]

The Tiffany Fire is now 90% contained and 9,200 acres.  Interior smoke will be visible as heavy pockets of vegetation burn down.  Crews will continue to monitor the fire and work the perimeter.  Full containment is expected later this week. To view a map and photos of the Tiffany Fire go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5302/

Albuquerque, NM, July 7, 2017 – Crews worked until late yesterday evening constructing containment lines on the north and south edges of the North Crest Fire.  They also removed numerous dead standing trees, also known as snags that were posing a threat to firefighters.  Fire behavior moderated somewhat yesterday afternoon.  More accurate mapping last night […]

As of July 4th, the Bonita Fire on the El Rito Ranger District of the Carson National Forest is 100% contained and remains at 7,495 acres.  Two engines continue to patrol and monitor the fire area, and conduct repair work on firelines. As of July 5th all roads in the Bonita Fire area are open, […]

Albuquerque, NM, July 6, 2017 – Crews made good progress today constructing fire line and using natural barriers to begin containing the North Crest Fire.  The fire is burning in heavy mixed conifer fuels approximately ¾ mile north of the communication towers on the Sandia Crest.  A full suppression strategy is being used, but heavy […]

Albuquerque, NM, July 6, 2017 – Crews are still arriving on scene at the North Crest Fire and a full suppression strategy is being used.  The Crest Highway is closed at the 10K Recreation Site and only emergency vehicles are allowed to travel beyond that point to Sandia Crest.  All of the trailheads and backcountry […]

The North Crest Fire at the top of the Sandia Mountain range is estimated at 15 to 20 acres. The fire is burning in steep terrain on The Sandia Ranger District in the Cibola National Forest. There are communication towers to the South of the fire, but no structures are threatened at this time. Ground […]

The Tiffany Fire south of Socorro remains 79% contained and approximately 9,200 acres. Today crews will continue to work on securing the fire perimeter. Interior smoke may be visible as pockets of vegetation burn out. Full containment is expected next week.  Temperatures today will be in the upper 90s with winds in the afternoon from the southeast. The Fort […]

The Tiffany Fire is approximately 9,200 acres and 79% contained.  The burnout operation in Tiffany Basin was successful and crews will work today to secure the fire perimeter in that area.  Progress was also made near Fort Craig, which is expected to reopen Saturday (7/8).  Helicopters continue to support ground resources with critical water drops.  Weather conditions […]

Fireworks are suspected in a wildfire that has burned at least 2 homes in Cuba, NM. The fire is 2 miles East of Highway 126 and estimated at 6 acres. The spread of fire has been stopped. No other homes are threatened. While firefighters battle the flames from the ground a USFS helicopter is dropping […]

An significant increase in smoke will occur today on the Tiffany Fire South of Socorro. Fire managers will be conducting an approximately 1,200 acre burnout operation in the Tiffany Basin area.  Aerial ignitions will occur via helicopter, bringing the fire edge to an area that firefighters can access safely and ensure containment in that area.  […]