Evacuations in place with continued fire growth expected  Public Information Line:575-323-8258  Media Information Line: 575-323-8053  Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm  Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov   Acres: South Fork – 16,335; Salt – 7,071            Start Date: June 17, 2024  Location: Ruidoso, NM Personnel: 254  Containment: 0%        Fuels: mixed conifer, grass, pine/juniper  […]

South Fork Fire  Update: The South Fork fire is estimated at 15,276 acres and is zero percent contained. Fire activity included crowning and long-range spotting, which increased the fire’s footprint from this morning’s acreage total. Today, response crews were able to directly engage areas of the fire’s footprint when conditions allowed. Approximately 1,400 structures in the […]

South Fork Fire Update: This morning, the South Fork Fire is 13,921 acres and zero percent contained. An estimated 500 structures have been impacted by this fire. Crews worked together last night to stop the fire’s spread and providing structure protection where they could. Currently fire behavior is creeping, but a concern today is increased […]

Fire crews overnight fully contained the approximately 11-acre Terrero Fire, which was caused by lightning. Today, they will begin to mop-up interior portions around the edges. Smoke is expected to be visible for a few days. Six engine crews from Carson National Forest and New Mexico Forestry Division will be joined by the Carson Hotshots […]

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire are burning on Mescalero tribal land, US Forest Service land, and the area surrounding Ruidoso. Both fires are being managed by Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Complex Incident Management Teams are on order.   South Fork Fire Update: The South Fork Fire is currently […]

SILVER CITY, NM, 17 de junio, 2024 – Los bomberos están enfocados en el trabajo de reparación de supresión lo cual consiste en una serie de acciones adoptadas para mitigar los impactos causados por las actividades en la extensión del incendio. Los bomberos completaron las operaciones de astillado sobre la tala a lo largo de […]

Carson National Forest and New Mexico Forestry Division fire crews are on scene of a wildfire northeast of Cebolla, N.M. The Terrero Fire is estimated at 10 acres, with no containment, and is creeping in the forest understory. Six engines and a helicopter with water dropping capabilities are assigned, with a crew on order. There […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfires that are requiring the attention of tribal, federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire are burning on Mescalero tribal land, near Ruidoso. Both fires are being managed by Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue and Bureau of Indian Affairs. […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 17, 2024 – Firefighters are working on suppression repair work, which involves a series of actions taken to mitigate impacts caused by firefighting activities. Firefighters completed chipping slash along the entire perimeter and will be mitigating fire-weakened trees along roads, fence lines, and trails. Additionally, road maintenance will continue on County […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 16, 2024 – This will be the final news release on the Mountainair Ranger District Antelope Fire and the Mt. Taylor Ranger District Cottonwood Creek Fire unless conditions warrant additional information. Mountainair Ranger District: Antelope FireReported Date / Time: June 14, 2024 / 1421Cause: LightningSize: 1.5 acres                                              Containment: 100%Location: The fire is […]

Saturday June 15, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Santa Fe National Forest – Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District – SE of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge Cause: Lightning Smoke: Smoke may be visible in Glorieta N.M. looking north from I-25 Size: 1 acre Fire resources: 2 engines, 1 Helicopter Crews completed saw and hand line […]

Glorieta Wildfire located in Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start, named the Glorieta Wildfire, located in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, southeast of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge, on the afternoon of Saturday June 15, 2024. The cause of the wildfire is […]

SILVER CITY, NM, 15 de junio, 2024 – Todas las líneas de contención resistieron la presencia de tormentas y ráfagas de vientos pronosticados para el viernes. Durante los próximos dos días, los bomberos se enfocarán en asegurar el perímetro Norte del incendio. Las escuadrillas proseguirán patrullando la sección Este (oriental) y al mismo tiempo, se […]

SILVER CITY, NM, June 15, 2024 – All containment lines held through Friday’s forecast of thunderstorms and gusty winds. For the next couple of days, firefighters will focus on securing the northern perimeter of the fire. Crews will continue to patrol the eastern section while on the southern side, they will complete mop-up and prepare […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 15, 2024 – Yesterday fire crews responded to two wildfires on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Today crews have reengaged firefighting operations for full suppression. Mountainair Ranger District: Antelope FireReported Date / Time: June 14, 2024 / 1421Cause: Lightning Size: 1.5 acres Containment: 0%Location: The fire is burning off FSR […]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 14, 2024 – Fire crews have responded to two remote area fires on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Mountainair Ranger District: Antelope FireReported Date / Time: June 14, 2024 / 1421  Cause: Lightning         Size: .5 acres             Containment: 0%Location: The fire is burning off FSR 161 in Pinatosa Canyon within […]