Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Observes Second-Annual ENS Sign Awareness Day June 24
OLI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), the national rail safety education nonprofit, joins State Operation Lifesaver Programs and rail safety partners in observing the second-annual Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. OLI reminds everyone that recognizing and understanding how to use the Blue and White ENS sign can save lives when seconds count.
“Located across the U.S. where roadways cross tracks, ENS signs provide a critical connection to railroads in emergencies,” OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh said. Read More
McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez Consumes 150 Acres
An aerial view today of smoke billowing from the McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Mountains. The fire is burning about a mile west of Jemez Falls Campground and as of this afternoon the fire has consumed 150 acres. Due to continued N.M. 4 road closures and power outages associated with the fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed Thursday, June 25. Courtesy/USFS
- McCauley Springs Fire Evening Update
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- Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock
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- June 24, 2026
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Update On McCauley Spring Fire Burning In The Jemez
New Mexico Forest Service News:
SANTA FE —The McCauley Springs Fire was detected this morning June 24, on the Jemez Ranger District and is approximately 30 acres.
Coordinating with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, the community of Sierra de los Pinos is in “Go” status and currently under evacuation. Sandoval County has set up an evacuation center at Mountain Baptist Church in La Cueva and the Jemez Senior Center.
N.M. 4 is now closed at the main entrance to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Access beyond the closure is restricted to emergency vehicles and authorized personnel. Note: Read More
Blackhawk Helicopter Lands At Los Alamos County Airport
A Blackhawk helicopter arrived Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport and Airport Manager Gary Goddard explained that the U.S. Forest Service was responding to the Rio Fire near Chacoma Mountain and the helicopter was dumping water from Abiquiu Lake on the fire. Goddard added that the Rio Fire is contained and the Forest Service is ‘mopping up at this point’. Courtesy photo Read More
Fire Burning In Jemez Mountains; No Threat To Los Alamos
Location of fire burning this morning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Watch Duty
COUNTY News:
A fire near Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains has been reported this morning and has burned approximately 15 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for Jemez Falls Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Sandoval Fire is on scene fully suppressing the fire.
Smoke may be visible throughout the day surrounding communities. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.
Use caution if traveling through this area as firefighters may be along N.M. 4.
Further details about the fire can be found Read More
