Location: On the north side of New Mexico Highway 511, approximately one mile south of the Colorado border. The area is entirely on BLM-managed lands.   Reported start date: Aug. 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.   Size: Approximately 5 acres  Containment: Zero percent containment   Cause:  Lightning strike.    Vegetation: Piñon-juniper   Fire Behavior: The Rim Fire is exhibiting creeping and smoldering behavior within dead and […]

Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 22% Resources: 442 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: A strong strategic plan and favorable […]

Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 5% Resources: 451 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: A community meeting will be held […]

TAOS, N.M., Aug.  14, 2023 – There is light at the end of the tunnel for the American Mesa Fire as the crews have brought the fire to 82% containment. The size remains at 386 acres. Due to the current weather pattern, infrared (IR) flights are no longer needed and have been canceled. “It was […]

Air Resources are trained to work on smoke issues from wildland fires TAOS, N.M., Aug. 14, 2023 –Being outdoors during a local fire can have detrimental effects on your health. However, even weeks after a fire has been fully contained, you could still be recreating in hazardous air quality. The USDA-Forest Service and partnerships recognized […]

TAOS, NM – Aug. 14, 2023 – Carson National Forest officials announce fire restrictions will be lifted forest-wide Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. With the onset of the more traditional monsoonal weather pattern, fire danger across the forest has significantly decreased with the increased moisture, cloud cover, and higher humidity. Fire managers continually evaluate […]

Wildfire Notification #17  The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico. Increased humidity and precipitation throughout the weekend benefited firefighting efforts throughout the state. This will be the final Forestry Division notification on these fires, unless […]

Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 0% Resources: 480 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: Rains, high humidity and cooler temperatures […]

Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 0% Resources: 517 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: A community meeting regarding the Black […]

TAOS, N.M., Aug. 12, 2023 – Fire crews have been able to walk the entire perimeter confirming that the fire footprint is smaller than previously estimated. The updated acreage for the American Mesa Fire is 386 acres and it is 71% contained. An infrared (IR) flight to detect residual heat is expected Saturday evening. Abundant […]

Acres: 2,198 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory Containment: 0% Resources: 502 personnel Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.   Highlights: This morning, Rio Arriba County announced […]

The fire danger rating for the Mount Taylor & Magdalena Ranger Districts on the Cibola National Forest & Grasslands have been lowered from HIGH to MODERATE following recent rain activity. Black Kettle Ranger District: Moderate Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District: Moderate Magdalena Ranger District: Moderate (Rating lowered) Mount Taylor Ranger District: Moderate (Rating lowered) […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico. Intermittent precipitation throughout the state has benefited firefighting efforts. More is expected today and through the weekend. The Forestry Division will not issue an update over the weekend […]

TAOS, N.M., Aug. 10, 2023 – Despite sunny, warm conditions over the fire area, the American Mesa Fire continues to hold at 756 acres and is 35% contained. The wildfire is 15 miles southwest of Dulce. “We received some isolated torching of juniper trees,” said Operations Planning Chief Jay Bertek on August 9, “But nothing […]

Incident Start Date: August 3                              Cause:  Lightning Size: 212 acres                                                        Incident Type: Wildfire   Vegetation Type:  Pinyon/Juniper                       Fire Strategy: Confine/Contain Fire Update: Crews from the Smokey Bear Ranger District continue working at the West Mountain Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire that began on August 3. The fire is currently being managed for forest […]

Good afternoon,   The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico.  Hart Canyon Fire  Sunset Fire  West Fire  Fire Weather Summary   Today`s round of afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms will be isolated and favor the […]

SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 8, 2023 – Precipitation has moderated activity on many wildfires across the Gila National Forest, while lightning has sparked others that are being reported and checked. At least 10 new fires were reported to the Silver City Interagency Dispatch Center Tuesday. The following is a summary of fire activity: Wilderness Ranger District: The […]