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 Join us for a virtual public meeting via Facebook Live this evening, May 4, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. at https://fb.me/e/2ifCjthVw You do not need a Facebook account to view. Cerro Pelado Fire: The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east […]
Continue readingSFNF Issues Closure Order for Cerro Pelado Fire Camp
May 3, 2022 
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SANTA FE, NM – May 3, 2022 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a closure order to restrict public access to the area surrounding the base camp for firefighters working on the Cerro Pelado Fire. The order is effective from now until Dec. 31, 2022, unless rescinded earlier. The Cerro Pelado Fire […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire UpdateTuesday, May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593 Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.govInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF COMMUNITY MEETINGS: A virtual public meeting about the Cerro Pelado fire will be held today from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You can join the meeting on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1mTocL75l. Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives will discuss and answer […]
Continue readingIncendios de Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak
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3 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Acres: 145,854 acres – Contención 20% – Total de personal: 1,085 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 readingCooks Peak Fire Update – 5/3/2022
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Containment Increases Windy, Dry Trend Continues; Red Flag Warning Today Update 5/03/2022 Acres: 59,359 acres (based on Infrared Flight) Containment: 72% Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Human, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Fire Update: Yesterday, Red Flag conditions persisted due […]
Continue readingWildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Wildfire season is here. Pack a go bag and keep it near!
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
With the 2022 wildfire season off to an early start in New Mexico, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The May message from a partnership […]
Continue readingCalf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
May 3, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Highlights: With more favorable winds, firefighters were able to make progress in several key areas of the fire. A red flag warning is in effect again today. Respect all closures and allow firefighting resources to work safely. Firefighter and public safety will continue to be the number one priority. […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire Area and Road Closure Order
May 3, 2022 0 Comments
Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Albuquerque, NM, May 3, 2022 – An Area and Road Closure (Order 03-0725) has been issued for National Forest System lands as described below and as depicted on the attached map as Exhibit A, within the Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest, Socorro County, New Mexico. This Order […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire – Evacuation Update (Effective 5PM on 5/2/2022)
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
Colfax County Sheriff’s Office – Evacuation Update for Cooks Peak Fire 5/2/2022Effective at 5:00 P.M. in on the Cooks Peak Fire, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office in consultation with Colfax County Emergency Management is placing the following communities in READY Evacuation status: – Philmont Scout Ranch Head Quarters The following communities in SET Evacuation status:– Rayado– Sweetwater– Sunnyside– Philmont Scout […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire – May 2nd Evening UPDATE
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Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: At 0600 on Tues. 5/3/2022, New Mexico Albuquerque Type 3 Team will assume command of the Bear Trap Fire. Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown Size: 1,209 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument Closed Due to Cerro Pelado Fire
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
News Release Date: May 1, 2022 Contact: Joanie Budzileni, 505-672-3861 x1501 Los Alamos, New Mexico – Due to the activity of the Cerro Pelado Fire, Bandelier National Monument is closed until further notice. Please visit Bandelier website and Facebook pages for updated information. Fire restrictions and information for New Mexico can be found at: NM Fire Info | New Mexico Fire Information
Continue readingSkiles 429 Fire – Union County – May 2, 2022 FINAL
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
The Skiles 429 Fire, located northeast of Clayton along the Oklahoma border in Union County, is now 90% contained and remains estimated at 1,312 acres. Firefighters will continue to mop up hot spots and patrol the fire line to reach full containment. No structures are threatened. The fire was first reported just after 3:00 p.m. […]
Continue readingSFNF Amends Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
No Chainsaws from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. SANTA FE, NM – May 2, 2022 – Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) went into forest-wide Stage 2 fire restrictions on April 22 to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. The SFNF amended the fire restriction closure […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District implements fire restrictions across public lands-5/2/22
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The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is implementing fire restrictions on May 2, 2022, to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands in Doña Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo counties. When visiting public lands, visitors need to be aware of the prohibited acts in the fire restrictions, which will remain […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire – May 2nd UPDATE
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown Size: 852 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Containment: 0% Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass. Fire behavior: The Bear Trap Fire is […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Daily Update – 5/2/2022
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Red Flag Warning Again Today Update 5/02/2022 Acres: 59,065 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 69%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Fire Update: Yesterday, Firefighters, again, contended with Red Flag conditions due to high winds and low humidity. Areas […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Update
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
Monday, May 2, 2022 Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593 Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.govInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF COMMUNITY MEETINGS: A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado fire will be held today from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM. Members of the Southern […]
Continue readingFINAL UPDATE for WATER FIRE
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
FINAL UPDATE for Water Fire, May 2nd – 10:00 AM This will be the FINAL UPDATE for the WATER FIRE unless there is something significant to report. Jurisdiction: USFS, Gila National Forest Date/Time detected: April 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM Point of Origin Location: T16S, R11W, NENE Section 10 General location: 3 miles east of […]
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