Cooks Peak Fire – New Start Confirmed (4/28/2022)

We have confirmed a new start on the southeast side the Cooks Peak Fire. The fire is burning in a single tree and initial attack firefighters are currently responding. The smoke is visible from NM HWY 120 just west of mile marker 21.

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires

April 28, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  63,720 acres Containment: 33%   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 936   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Unpredictable winds developing from thunderstorms moving through the area contributed to an increase in fire activity overnight, challenging established lines and […]

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Cibola Mountain Districts to Implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective April 29th

Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts Albuquerque, NM – April 27, 2022 – Based on high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions, the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions effective April 29th at 8:00 a.m. per Order 03-0724. This order is for all […]

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BLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions – 4/27/2022

Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Colfax, Harding, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos, and Union counties. The restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.  Prohibited acts […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Update Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm            Phone:  505-312-4593      Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov     InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire         Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, started on Friday, April 22, during an epic wind event. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It is burning in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer trees and brush. The […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/27/2022

Firefighters continue work to increase containment  Active fire behavior will continue as high winds return and temperatures increase   Morning Update 4/27/2022 Acres: 55,172 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 33%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Current Evacuations for Mora […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires

April 27, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  61,470 acres   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Containment: 20%Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 910   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Firefighters made excellent progress on the fire yesterday, securing lines in anticipation of high winds and elevated temperatures that have been predicted […]

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Incendios Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

27 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 60,649 acres Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: Bajo investigación Contención: 20% Personal total: 910 Localización: Ubicado cerca del canon de Gallinas Combustibles: Conífera mixta Reflejos: Los bomberos lograron excelente progreso en el incendio ayer, asegurando líneas en previsión de fuertes vientos y temperaturas […]

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Air Quality Alert – Cooks Peak Fire (4/26/2022)

The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for smoke due to large wildfire in northern New Mexico. See more https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=abq&product=AQA&glossary=0

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Cooks Peak Fire – Firing Operations Underway (4/26/2022)

Announcement: Cooks Peak firefighters are conducting firing operations to secure unburned fuel pockets near the Colfax/Mora County line along the west side of Highway 21. Increased smoke and fire activity may be visible.

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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 26, 2022

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is 65% contained and remains estimated at 25,000 acres. Fire activity is minimal with very little smoke showing from the interior. Higher relative humidity and calmer winds are helping firefighters gain more containment. Crews are currently working on the northern edge of the fire where […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire UpdateTuesday, April 26, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm            Phone:  505-312-4593      Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov     InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire         Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF COMMUNITY MEETING: A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jemez Mountain Baptist Church, 6 Riverview Court, Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives will […]

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Incendios Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

26 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 60,173 acres Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: bajo investigación Contención: 12% Personal total: 7817 Localización: ubicado cerca del canon de Gallinas Combustibles: Conífera mixta Reflejos: Los bomberos pudieron participar agresivamente en el área del incendio ayer, aprovechando las condiciones climáticas favorables. La policía […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/26/2022

Firefighters continue to make progress with containment Fire behavior will moderate today with arrival of snow, but remains active Morning Update 4/26/2022 Acres: 54,021 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 18% Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires

April 26, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  60,173 acres Containment: 12%   Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 817   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Firefighters were able to engage aggressively across the fire area yesterday, capitalizing on the favorable weather conditions.  Law enforcement has begun […]

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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 25, 2022

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, remains estimated at 25,000 acres and is now 40% contained. No structures are threatened and there are no evacuations. Fire activity has slowed with minimal smoke showing from the interior. Higher relative humidity and calmer winds are helping firefighters. The fire started Friday, April 22 […]

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