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.  […]

Fire officials in New Mexico would like everyone to enjoy and celebrate the holiday safely.  It’s important to know that fireworks may be legal to buy in New Mexico but are not legal to use everywhere in the state. Know Before You Go: Check with local authorities for legal and safe places to use fireworks. […]

The Tiffany Fire South of Socorro is now 40% contained and estimated at 6,495 acres. The Fort Craig Historic Site is temporarily closed to the public. No structures are threatened.  There is some potential for spotting outside the fire area from unburned pockets throughout the fire. Burnout operations may occur this afternoon (7/3) in Tiffany […]

No new growth occurred on the fire perimeter yesterday.  The fire remains at 6,488 acres and 32% contained.  Helicopters continue to support ground resources with critical water drops.  Containment has been hampered by extreme fire conditions and difficult access.  Burnout operations may occur, temporarily producing more smoke.  No structures are threatened.  Weather conditions are expected […]

Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts on the Whitman Fire, which is now at 300 acres. The fire, caused by lightning and reported June 28, is burning between the Whitman Vega pasture and Forest Road #1950 on the Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa Ranger District. Operations, today, continue to focus on establishing a control line […]

Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts on the Whitman Fire, which is now at 300 acres. The fire, caused by lightning and reported June 28, is burning between the Whitman Vega pasture and Forest Road #1950 on the Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa Ranger District. Operations, today, continue to focus on establishing a control line […]

The Tiffany Fire is currently 6,488 acres and 32% contained.  The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate infrared mapping.  Crews made progress on the fire yesterday (6/30) with critical aerial support from helicopter water drops.  Burnout operations have been completed near a power transmission line and crews will work to secure the area […]

Maps and photos will be posted to Inciweb (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5302/). For additional information you call the Fire Information Line: 575-322-2503 (8am-8pm daily) or email us at TiffanyFire2017@gmail.com.

Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts on the Whitman Fire, which is now at 300 acres. The fire, caused by lightning and reported June 28, is burning between the Whitman Vega pasture and Forest Road #1950 on the Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa Ranger District. Operations, today, continue to focus on establishing a control line […]

The Tiffany Fire South of Socorro remains 40% contained this morning and estimated at 7,000 acres. Fire crews may initiate some burnout operations today to strengthen control lines, which will create more smoke. No structures are threatened. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90’s and may hit 100 degrees later today. Wind gusts […]

The Tiffany Fire is 40% contained and estimated at 7,000 acres. The fire has burned into the Bosque del Apache and is threatening at least one railroad bridge.  No other structures are at risk at this time. Temperatures remain in the upper 90’s with relative humidity at 7%. The salt cedar will continue to create […]

Taos, N.M. – Effective June 29, 2017, due to increased risk of human-caused fire and current fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is temporarily closing public lands into or upon the San Pedro Mountains in Santa Fe County.  Closure warnings have been posted at the entrances to the San Pedro […]

Firefighters are actively suppressing an approximately 167-acre lightning caused wildfire in the Whitman Vega area.  The Whitman Fire was reported June 28, and is burning between the Whitman Vega pasture and Forest Road #1950 on the Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa Ranger District.  The Whitman Vega pasture was burnt last fall with prescribed fire, […]