Fire

Final McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 4, 2026

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Communities in the McCauley Springs Fire area express their gratitude to firefighters. Courtesy photo

USFS News:

Crews are nearing completion of suppression repair activities on the McCauley Springs Fire. Southwest Area Team 3 is preparing to transition command of the fire area back to a local organization. Resources will remain in place and available to respond to any new starts throughout the holiday.

This will be the last update from Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3. Unless there is any significant change, there will not be another update until the fire is fully contained. Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 3, 2026

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USFS News:

Acres: 712                                        

Containment: 63%                                     

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                   

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter                                           

Personnel: 328                                                                 

Highlights: Crews continued suppression repair work in areas near the Sierra de los Pinos community yesterday, making good progress rehabilitating roads and campgrounds impacted during firefighting activities. Read More

Los Alamos County Remains In READY Status During Fire Season 

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COUNTY News:

          • Be safe and mindful of fire restrictions this holiday weekend

The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) would like to remind residents that Los Alamos County remains in the READY stage of the Ready, Set, Go! wildfire preparedness program throughout fire season. Heading into the holiday weekend, citizens are reminded to be mindful of the current fire restrictions and be safe as they celebrate.

McCauley Springs Fire Update

OEM continues to monitor the McCauley Springs Fire. Recent progress has significantly reduced the immediate threat to Los Alamos County. Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 1, 2026

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PatRick crew mopping up along fireline June 29, 2026. Courtesy photo

USFS News:

Acres: 712

Containment: 43% 

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter

Personnel: 386                                                

Highlights: Crews from the McCauley Springs Fire assisted local units in responding to a new start within the Valles Caldera National Preserve yesterday. The 6.8 acre Rendocito Fire near PC03 Road received water drops from helicopters, and an engine and three squads of hotshots were able to assist in quickly Read More

Forest Service Publishes Proposed Rule To Redefine, Streamline Guidance For Employees

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USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service is inviting public comment on a proposed rule to modernize its directives system – the agency’s internal documentation that guides how employees carry out their work. The proposal would redefine the agency’s manual and handbooks to reduce procedural burdens, encourage innovation and return decision-making authority to employees closest to the land.

“Today, the Forest Service maintains more than 900 chapters of national guidance and thousands of additional regional and unit-level supplements,” Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz Read More

McCauley Spring Fire Update: June 30, 2026

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USFS News:

Acres: 712                                        

Containment: 43%                                     

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                   

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter                                           

Personnel: 384                                                                                                                                              

Highlights: While the fire remains smoldering and creeping through dry fuels, suppression efforts Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: June 29, 2026

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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

McCauley Springs Fire Daily Update: Sunday June 28, 2026

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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

McCauley Springs Fire Update: Saturday Morning June 27

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An aerial view of the McCauley Springs Fire from a recon flight on June 25. Courtesy/2026.mccauleysprings@firenet.gov

USFS News:

  • A community meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at a location to be determined, please monitor the McCauley Springs Facebook and Inciweb for details.

The Southwest Area Incident Management Team is utilizing both Direct and Indirect Tactics on the McCauley Springs Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.

Firefighters utilized direct extinguishment tactics, engaging the active flame front directly on the fire’s edge to stop spread.

In addition, Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Area Closure For McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez

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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