McCauley Springs Fire Morning Update: Thursday June 25
Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS
Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS
FOREST SERVICE Update:
The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Luke McLarty, assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire on Wednesday evening.
A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be arriving today. Both teams will communicate and work closely to ensure a smooth transfer of command.
The current incident management team wants to thank the evacuees and community for Read More
State Treasurer Montoya Addresses State’s Affordability, Debt Crisis At Albuquerque Roundtable
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya presents at recent AFT roundtable. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
NMSTO News:
SANTA FE — This week, New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya participated in the Keeping the Dream Alive: Albuquerque’s Affordability Roundtable event to bring awareness to the affordability and consumer debt crisis affecting New Mexicans. Hosted by the City of Albuquerque Office of Financial Empowerment, City of Albuquerque Office of Consumer Protection, and Protect Borrowers, the roundtable featured financial and economic experts, local leaders, and members Read More
Rep. Vasquez Votes To Pass Bipartisan Housing Bill To Bring Down Housing Costs, Curb Corporate Homebuying
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 20, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to bring down housing costs in New Mexico. The bill—the largest housing package to pass out of the House in 36 years — now heads to the Senate and makes sweeping changes to the American housing market.
Measures in the bill include:
- Authorizes funding to build more affordable housing for working families in New Mexico: The bill funds additional affordable housing projects to boost housing stock and bring down prices. The bill also establishes
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
Vista Linda Campground Moves To Reservation Only System
Vista Linda campground in Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Jemez Ranger District will transition Vista Linda Campground from a first come, first served campground to a reservation only campground beginning June 30, 2026. The change is intended to improve visitor access and trip planning by allowing campers to reserve sites in advance.
The Forest Service is adapting management practices to better meet visitor expectations and improve campground operations. Transitioning Vista Linda Campground to a reservation-based system will help provide a more predictable Read More
Upcoming Lane Closures On I-25 Near St. Francis Drive
NMDOT News:
SANTE FE — As part of the upgrades on I-25 from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to US 285/El Dorado, lane closures are expected to take place beginning June 25 for guardrail installation.
There will be two closures northbound near the St. Francis exit, and one southbound in the same location. Each closure is expected to last no longer than 46 hours.
Beginning 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, the on-ramp from Old Pecos Trail to northbound I-25 will be closed. It will be reopened by 7 a.m. on Saturday June 27.
Beginning 9 a.m. on Monday, June 29, the on-ramp from St. Francis Drive to northbound I-25 will be Read More
Heinrich Questions Trump Nominees On Screwworm Mitigation Efforts, Funding International Conservation Programs, And Administrative Budget Cuts And Expenses
Ranking Member Heinrich (D-N.M.) questions Kevin Lilly, Trump’s Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks and William Hague, Trump’s Assistant Secretary of the Interior nominee before U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, June 23, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump nominees, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, questioned Kevin Lilly, President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife Read More
Governor Issues Statement On DEA’s Failure To Seize Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills In New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement:
I am appalled by reporting this week by the Associated Press and Albuquerque Journal that revealed federal authorities made a deliberate decision to let hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills flood into New Mexico communities, despite knowing that fentanyl is so lethal the White House has designated it a weapon of mass destruction.
Let me say that again: the Drug Enforcement Administration watched as 74,000 fentanyl pills were delivered to a mobile home park in Albuquerque, 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
- 150
- Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock
- Undetermined
- 0%
- June 24, 2026
- Timber
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
