Cooks Peak Fire Update: Morning-5/6/22
May 6, 2022 
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Acres: 59,359 acres Containment: 97% Cause: Human, under investigation Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM A Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Cooks Peak fire at 5 p.m., Thursday 5 May 2022. […]
Continue readingMonastery Lake Will Remain Closed Due to Extreme Fire Danger – May 6, 2022
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New Mexico Department of Game and FishPublic contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@ljeanwallace FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 6, 2022Monastery Lake will remain closed due to extreme fire danger SANTA FE – Due to drought and extreme fire danger, Monastery Lake will remain closed until further notice. The closure of Monastery Lake […]
Continue readingSanta Fe County to present Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness Town Halls
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SFCFD and County Commissioners to present Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Town Halls SANTA FE, NM – The Santa Fe County Commissioners and Santa Fe County Fire Department will present two special town hall events addressing wildfire prevention and preparedness on the next two Wednesdays in Arroyo Hondo and Pojoaque. Santa Fe County is currently […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Update Friday, May 6, 2022
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Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593 Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Team transition has occurred: The Great Basin Team 1 Incident Management Team has taken command of the Cerro Pelado Fire at 6:00 a.m. today. Public Meeting: Cerro Pelado Fire Community Meeting in Los Alamos in person and via Zoom today, May […]
Continue readingIncendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon
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6 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Acres: 168,009 acres – Contención 20% – Total de personal: 1,374 Fecha de inicio: Hermits Peak: 6 de abril, 2022; Calf Canyon: 19 de abril, 2022 Causa: Hermits Peak: brasas escapando fuera del fuego prescrito; Calf Canyon: Bajo investigación Ubicación: Situado cerca del Cañón de Gallinas Combustibles: […]
Continue readingHermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
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May 6, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres: 168,009 acres – Containment: 20% – Total personnel: 1,374 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 Cause: Hermits Peak: spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: under investigation Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon – Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire – May 6th UPDATE
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Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: New Mexico – Albuquerque Type 3 Team Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Undetermined. Size: 3,237 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map […]
Continue readingCritical Fire Weather in NM Expected May 6-10
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a warning of extreme fire conditions across NM. A relentless period of strong winds and dangerous fire weather will exacerbate the fire threat. Widespread critical to extreme fire weather is likely on Saturday and Sunday, and possibly through Wednesday. Residents should remain on high alert to prevent […]
Continue readingColfax County Evacuation Update for Cooks Peak Fire 5/5/22 at 5pm
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Effective at 5pm on the Cooks Peak Fire, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with Colfax County Emergency Management, is removing all communities OFF Evacuation status. The containment of the Cooks Peak Fire is at 97% with 59,359 acres burned. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command to a Type 3 team […]
Continue readingIncendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon
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5 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Lo más destacado: Los recursos contra incendios hicieron buenos progresos en la construcción de líneas y en la protección de estructuras alrededor del incendio ayer. Los esfuerzos continúan para asegurar las líneas de contención antes de las altas temperaturas y los vientos de este fin de semana. […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Update Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593 Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Team transition: This will be the last operational day with the Southern Area Red Team Incident Management Team. The Great Basin Incident Management Team will shadow operations today and assume command of the Cerro Pelado Fire at 6:00 a.m.on Friday. Acreage: […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Update – 5/5/2022
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Cooks Peak Fire Containment Increases Update 5/05/2022 Acres: 59,359 acres (based on infrared flight)Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 97%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass This will be the FINAL DAILY UPDATE from Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire – May 5th UPDATE
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Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: New Mexico – Albuquerque Type 3 Team Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown Size: 2,694 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map […]
Continue readingHermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
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May 5, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Highlights: Fire resources made good progress constructing line and performing structure protection around the fire yesterday. Efforts continue to secure containment lines ahead of high temperatures and winds this weekend. Please respect all closures and allow firefighting resources to work safely. Firefighter and public safety will continue to be […]
Continue readingNational Park Service announces Stage II Fire Restrictions beginning May 4, 2022 for El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments
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May 4, 2022 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – As a result of the extreme fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Stage II restrictions include no campfires or smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions are in effect beginning at […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Daily Update – 5/4/2022
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Containment Increases Red Flag Warnings Continue Update 5/04/2022 Acres: 59,359 acres (based on infrared flight)Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 89%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Fire Update: Yesterday, the Cooks Peak Fire experienced another day of Red Flag conditions, […]
Continue readingIncendios de Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak
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4 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Lo más destacado: Un asalto aéreo constante sobre el fuego ayer proporcionó la oportunidad para que los bomberos participaran agresivamente en el terreno. La protección de estructuras, la construcción de líneas y las operaciones de disparo continuarán hoy. Por favor, respeten todos los cierres y permitan que […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire – May 4th UPDATE
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Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: New Mexico Albuquerque Type 3 Team Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown Size: 2,309 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map Attached. […]
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