Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Area Closure For McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for portions of the Jemez Ranger District due to the ongoing McCauley Springs Wildfire. The closure, effective through 8 a.m. July 11, is intended to protect public health and safety during firefighting operations.
Under Order Number 03-10-03-26-07, entry into the fire area, as well as use of roads and trails within the closure zone, is prohibited. The closure encompasses specific sections of the Jemez Ranger District as detailed in the official order and map.
Exemptions apply to individuals with a Forest Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Update: Friday Morning, June 26
Battleship Rock, June 25, 2026. Courtesy photo
USFS News:
Acres: 708
Containment: 0%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Personnel: 171
Fuels: Timber, logging slash, and short grass
Highlights: Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire at 6:00 a.m. after Read More
U.S. Forest Service Adds Long-Sought Protections To Limit Health Risks For Wildland Firefighters
USFS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service along with the Department of the Interior today announced new steps to reduce hazardous exposure for federal wildland firefighters during the 2026 fire year. These actions include expanded access to N95 respirators on the fireline, required training and standardized decontamination protocols.
Wildland firefighters work in extreme conditions with prolonged exposure to smoke, ash and airborne particles. While no respirator currently meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards Read More
County: Heath Tips For Managing Wildfire Smoke
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) encourages the community to take steps to stay safe and healthy when wildfire smoke is present. Due to nighttime inversions, the smoke from the McCauley Springs fire has been condensed and squeezed against the ground and into the canyons. As air heats later in the morning, the inversion will lift, and the smoke should lessen. An interactive smoke map about the impacts of the McCauley Springs fire is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Take steps to stay healthy and safe:
The safest action when heavy smoke is present is to stay inside with Read More
FEMA Provides Over $3.5 Billion To Survivors Of Historic Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — As of June 23, FEMA has provided more than $3.51 billion for more than 24,502 claims to individuals and families who were affected by the historic Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fire and flooding.
This milestone comes a little more than four years since the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. The speed with which these resources were made available and delivered, has helped thousands of survivors navigate recovery faster.
Congress acted swiftly to pass the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and secure a total of $5.45 billion Read More
