McCauley Springs Fire Update: June 29, 2026
McCauley Springs fire map. Courtesy photo
USFS News:
Acres: 716
Containment: 33%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter
Personnel: 398
Highlights: Containment lines were tested during Read More
State Police Investigate OIS Involving Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office
NMSP News:
CHIMAYO — On June 25,2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office.
Agents learned on June 25, 2026, at approximately 7:01 p.m., Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office (RASO) deputies responded to 748 State Road 76 in Chimayó in reference to a domestic disturbance.
The reporting party advised deputies that a male, identified as 60-year-old Derek Torres, was threatening to kill her and himself. The female reported that Torres was highly intoxicated and had physically Read More
Bear Prowling For Snacks At Ridge Park Condominiums
A bear on the prowl for snacks at a dumpster today in the Ridge Park condominiums on Oppenheimer Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Becky Gallegos
Another view of a bear on the prowl for snacks at a dumpster today in the Ridge Park condominiums on Oppenheimer Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Becky Gallegos Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Daily Update: Sunday June 28, 2026
ASI Handcrew & Top Notch Forestry mopping up along Division Alpha near N.M. 4. Courtesy/firenet.gov
USFS News:
- No new starts despite today’s Red Flag Warning
Containment lines were secured and held Saturday during difficult weather conditions at the McCauley Springs Fire scene. Firefighters achieved containment along portions of N.M. 4 and continued to reinforce, secure, and mop up on the south edge of the fire.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. today and will test the work done to hold the fire’s edge.
Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across the Santa Fe National Read More
NMDOT: Roadway Rehabilitation Project On US 64/84 In Tierra Amarilla Phase 2 To Start July 8
NMDOT News:
TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 8.
The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 10 days to complete, weather permitting.
The project will include the application of a micro seal solution to the roadway, followed by final striping. This structural pavement treatment will extend roadway life and improve safety for motorists.
Construction will take place 7 a.m. Read More
