With incidences of wildfires increasing daily, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division are announcing restrictions on fireworks, smoking, campfires, and open fires in New Mexico. The restrictions are in effect as of 12:00 p.m. today, Friday, April 22, 2022. The Forestry Division will continue to coordinate with other jurisdictions […]

The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains 25% contained and is estimated at 165 acres. Due to the strong winds forecast today, crews will be patrolling the fire area on a regular basis looking for any signs that fire has escaped containment lines. Firefighters are using hand tools and a bulldozer to […]

April 22, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 3,000 acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 0% Total personnel: 124 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  The National Weather Service has issued an extreme weather warning. The public is encouraged to stay vigilant on evacuation status through the San Miguel […]

April 22, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 7,573 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 91% Total personnel: 264 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  The National Weather Service has […]

This will be the final update for Nogal Canyon and McBride Fires unless there is a significant change. Today is an Extreme Critical Fire Weather Day McBride Fire Stats Acres: 6,159 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 89% Location: Gavilan Canyon within the Village of Ruidoso that spread to state and Lincoln National Forest Start Date: April […]

Reported start date / time: April 21, 2022 – 1400 Cause: Unknown         Size: Remains at 15-20 acres Location: Datil Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Fire start was 3 miles northwest of Datil. Officials are currently present to monitor traffic on HWY 60. Containment: 0% Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper […]

Reported start date / time: April 21, 2022 – 1400 Cause: Unknown         Size: 15-20 acres Location: Datil Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Fire start was 3 miles northwest of Datil. Officials are currently escorting traffic on HWY 60. Containment: 0% Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass. Fire behavior: […]

SANTA FE, NM – April 21, 2022 – Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement forest-wide Stage 2 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 22, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Forest managers use several criteria to determine when to […]

The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains estimated at 165 acres and 0% containment. Despite strong winds, crews are making good progress in creating a safe line around the fire, which is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande. Firefighters are also continuing efforts to ensure the protection of two large […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, is now estimated at 21,200 acres and 0% containment. Winds will continue to be a major factor in fire growth today as firefighters work to gain ground creating additional fire lines. Firefighting aircraft will only fly when it is safe to […]

April 21, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 123 acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 0% Total personnel: 99 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  Despite weather conditions yesterday, crews had a lot of success along the southern edge of the fire. Air resources were able to complete water […]

April 21, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 7,573 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 91% Total personnel: 358 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  Despite aggressive winds Wednesday, crews […]

The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains estimated at 165 acres and 0% containment. The fire continues to burn on both sides of the Rio Grande tonight. The Valencia County Fire Department reports that crews are protecting critical infrastructure in the area of the fire, including two large natural gas lines and a […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, is now estimated at 20,000 acres and 0% containment. The adjustment in acreage comes after an infrared flight was made over the fire late this afternoon. Significant winds continue to fuel the Cooks Peak Fire along with severe drought conditions and […]

The Simona Fire is a new wildfire located in the Jarales Bosque, in Valencia County. The fire is estimated at 80 acres and 0% contained. The fire is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande near Jarales Road and Highway 346. Structures are threatened, and voluntary evacuations are in place. No structures have been […]