MORE RAIN PREDICTED OVER THE FIRE TODAY DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/23/2016, 8:00 A.M.     Acres: 17,912                                                                                     Containment: 68% Cause: Human – under investigation                                                  Start Date:  June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation:  Heavy fuels, dead and […]

Projected Smoke Impacts: New Mexico Forecast valid for 5 pm, Wednesday, June 22 to 5 pm Thursday June 23rd. Cedar Fire (Arizona): Smoke is expected to be transported northeast of the fire this afternoon and then shift east tonight and then southeast tomorrow.  Impacts are expected from the Reserve area and south overnight and extending […]

Potential for Outflow Winds Associated with Possible Thunderstorms Today DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/22/2016, 8:00 A.M.     Acres: 17,912                                                                                     Containment: 61% Cause: Human – under investigation                                                  Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation:  Heavy fuels, […]

Containment Jumps to 61 Percent DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/21/2016, 9:00 P.M.     Acres: 17,912                                                                                     Containment: 61% Cause: Human – under investigation                                                  Start Date:  June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation:  Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, […]

Projected Smoke Impacts: Dog Head and North Fire Forecast valid for 5 pm, Tuesday, June 21 to 5 pm Wednesday June 22st. With light and variable winds and fire activity in Arizona, a general haziness can be seen in New Mexico. Dog Head Fire: Significant smoke production is not expected today. Any smoke produced would […]

Low to Moderate Fire Behavior Expected Today DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/21/2016, 9:30 A.M.     Acres: 17,891 based on more accurate GPS mapping                     Containment: 46% Cause: Human caused, under investigation                                      Start Date:  June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of […]

Firefighters Increase Containment to 46 Percent DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/20/2016, 9:30 P.M.     Acres: 17,891                                                                                     Containment: 46% Cause: Human – under investigation                                                  Start Date:  June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation:  Heavy fuels, […]

June 20, 2016; 6:30 p.m. Location: • Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • South of Battleship Rock off of Highway 4 and in proximity to the Hummingbird Music Camp, the YMCA Camp Shaver, Jemez Falls and multiple recreation sites Start Date: Reported June 19, 2016 Size: Approximately 3 acres Percent Contained: […]

Projected Smoke Impacts: Dog Head and North Fire (24 hour AQI– PM 2.5) Forecast valid for 5 pm, Monday, June 20 to 5 pm Tuesday June 21st. Dog Head Fire: Although there is still heat within the fire perimeter, significant smoke production is not expected today. Moderate smoke impacts are expected near the fire. Any […]

  ***Location Change For Tonight’s Meeting*** UPDATE: This evening’s Public meeting will now be held at: 7:00 PM – Moriarty Civic Center 202 South Broadway Moriarty, NM  

June 20, 2016; 11:00 a.m. Location: • Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • South of Battleship Rock off of Highway 4 and in proximity to the Hummingbird Music Camp, the YMCA Camp Shaver, Jemez Falls and multiple recreation sites Start Date: Reported June 19, 2016 Size: Approximately 3 acres Percent Contained: […]

Firefighters Continue Aggressive Suppression Operations DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/20/2016, 8:00 A.M.     Acres: 17,944  based on infrared flight                                  Containment: 9% Cause: Under Investigation                                                    Start Date:  June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation:  Heavy fuels, dead […]

  For a more detailed view go to Inciweb and click on the map and select “Full Size” or “PDF” next to “image options”.

Minimal Fire Behavior Expected Tonight DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/19/2016, 9:30 PM.     Acres: 17,891                                                 Containment: 9% Cause: Under Investigation                            Start Date:  June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction:  Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency/BIA, BLM Location:  6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation:  Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands […]

Projected Smoke Impacts: Dog Head and North Fire. Forecast valid for 5pm, Sunday June 19, 2016 to 5pm, Monday, June 20th, 2016   Dog Head Fire: Higher humidity minimized fire activity overnight. Growth similar to yesterday is expected as we return to hot, dry and unstable weather conditions. Smoke impacts are expected near the fire […]

Higher Humidity Minimized Overnight Fire Activity DOG HEAD FIRE UPDATE – 6/19/2016, 9:30 A.M. Acres: 17,617 Containment: 9% Cause: Under Investigation Start Date: June 14, 2016 Jurisdiction: Cibola National Forest, NM State Forestry, Southern Pueblo Agency, BLM Location: 6 miles NW of Tajique, NM Vegetation: Heavy fuels, dead and down timber, ponderosa pine stands Damage […]