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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Continue readingCalf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires
May 2, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres: 120,653 acres Containment: 20% Start Date: April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 1,052 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights: Changing winds pushed the fire north toward Mora and northwest toward Las Tusas and Sapello yesterday. Overnight, the fire moved south […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start -Turkey Fire, Gila NF
TURKEY FIRE UPDATE Sunday, May 1, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. NEW START: Turkey Fire Location of Origin: In close proximity to Bursum Road,18 miles southeast of Reserve, NM and 10 miles north of Snow Lake, on the Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District Start date: May 1, 2022 – 2:50 p.m. MST Current Size: 450 […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start on the Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Fire – May 1st
San Mateo Mountains Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown Size: 100 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 exhibiting moderate fire behavior […]
Continue readingSkiles 429 Fire – Union County – May 1, 2022
The Skiles 429 Fire, located northeast of Clayton along the Oklahoma border in Union County, is now estimated at 1,312 acres with more accurate mapping. The fire is 30% contained at this time. Crews are preparing for Red Flag conditions over the fire area today, which could spur new growth in the steep canyons where […]
Continue readingCooks Peak Fire Daily Update – 5/1/2022
Containment increases Critical fire weather returns Sunday Update 5/01/2022 Acres: 59,063 acres Containment: 69% 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 Current Evacuations for Mora and Colfax Counties: There are no changes to the evacuation status. […]
Continue readingWater Fire Update, May 1st – 11:00 AM
Water Fire Update, May 1st – 11:00 AM 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 the Wilderness Ranger Station and 6 miles north of Mimbres, NM Cause: Under investigation Current size: 765 acres Containment: […]
Continue readingIncendios de Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak
1 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Acres: 103,908 acres Contención: 30% Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: Bajo investigación Total de personal: 1,119 Ubicación: Situado cerca del Cañón de Gallinas Combustibles: Mezcla de coníferas Lo más destacado: El incendio se desplazó ayer hacia el sur y el este, hacia […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado and Freelove Fire Update
Sunday, May 1, 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 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Cochiti Lake Fire Department, 6515 Hoochaneetsa Blvd., Cochiti Lake, NM. Members of the Southern Area Red Team […]
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