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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Incendios Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

25 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 56,474 acres Fecha de inicio: 19 de abril de 2022 Causa: bajo investigación Contención: 12% Personal total: 733 Localización: junto Gallinas Canyon Combustibles: Conífera mixta Reflejos: Ayer, las condiciones climáticas favorables dieron la oportunidad de atacar el fuego de manera mas directa. Una afluencia de nuevos recursos […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire UpdateMonday, April 25, 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 A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26, 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 […]

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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires – April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres: 56,478 acres Containment: 12% Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 733   Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer   Highlights: Favorable weather conditions yesterday gave firefighters an opportunity to engage the fire more directly, and an influx of new resources will aid […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/25/2022

Cooks Peak Fire community meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight Fire behavior will moderate today with arrival of snow, but remains active Morning Update 4/25/2022 Acres: 51,982 acres Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 9% Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Update – Sunday, April 24, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm            Phone:  505-312-4593      Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov     InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: http://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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Mitchell Fire – Harding County – April 24, 2022

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is now estimated at 25,000 acres and 10% contained. The fire continues to burn actively through very dry fuels that include pinion, juniper, and grass. The fire has crossed two boundaries, one to the west and a second (a highway) to the south of Bueyeros. […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Afternoon Update – 4/24/2022

Evacuation Status Change, & Community Meeting Announcement For Cooks Peak Fire Noon Update 4/24/2022 Acres: 51,982 acres (Infrared Flight last night) Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 0% Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Announcement:  At […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Morning Update – 4/24/2022

Wind gradually subsiding as additional firefighting resources arrive on scene   Active fire behavior will continue  Morning Update 4/24/2022  Acres: 51,982 acres (Infraed Flight last night) Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NM Containment: 0%  Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022 Cause: Unknown, under investigation Fuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass  After days […]

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