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SFNF: Wildfire Prevention And Responsible Recreation A Perfect Combination For Memorial Day Weekend

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Considered the unofficial opening of the summer recreation season, the three-day Memorial Day weekend usually means a busy time for fire patrols on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), who understand all too well that more than 80% of wildfires are caused by people’s carelessness.

Complying with Stage 1 fire restrictions in place on the west side of the forest and following simple guidelines for recreating responsibly outdoors will keep everyone safe and protect the SFNF from preventable wildfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer season. Read More

Accident On Truck Route Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

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LAPD News:

At approximately 6:11 a.m. today, a head-on collision occurred on East Jemez Road.(Truck Route), east of the Los Alamos Transit Mix entrance.

Los Alamos Fire Department and Los Alamos Police responded to the scene. 

The Truck Route was closed to assist in medical attention of the four individuals involved in the collision – the driver in one vehicle and the driver and two passengers in the second vehicle. 

The Los Alamos Police CRASH Team has responded to the scene to begin conducting an investigation into the cause of the collision.

Injured individuals include:

  • A 16-year-old
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SFNF: Low- To Moderate-Intensity Flames From Cuervito Fire Continue Moving Through Available Fuel Near Pecos

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SFNF News:

Low- to moderate-intensity flames are continuing to move through available fuel on the Cuervito Fire’s interior near Pecos, putting some smoke into the air.

Fire managers expect the smoke to taper off over the next few days. Firefighters continued securing the southern end of the Cuervito Fire and mopping up along the edges.

Higher temperatures and lower humidity is expected across the area with partly cloudy skies followed today by sunny weather. Winds tonight are from the west at 15 to 20 mph, shifting to the north after midnight. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Read More

New Mexico Fire Marshal’s Office: ‘Bosque’ Arsonist Probe Underway Into 18 Intentionally Set Wildland Fires

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office / Fire Investigations Bureau, in conjunction with the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office, Valencia County Fire Department and New Mexico State Police, are conducting an active Arson Investigation within the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (Bosque). 

Starting around March 2020, approximately 18 intentionally set wildland fires within the Bosque, in the Valencia County District have caused destruction and have killed and/or injured wildlife in the area. 

These fires also have caused a tremendous amount of damage Read More

Bandelier & Valles Caldera Reiterate Fire Restriction Details

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BANDELIER News:

Following the Stage 1 Fire Restriction implemented Monday, May 24 by the Santa Fe National Forest, Bandelier Acting Superintendent Dennis Milligan and Valles Caldera Superintendent Jorge Silva-Banuelos would like to remind visitors that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place year-round at Bandelier and Valles Caldera.

“with the unusually low moisture levels, current dry conditions and high winds, we want the public to remain vigilant/be aware while enjoying Bandelier or Valles Caldera,” Milligan said

At Bandelier, campfires are allowed in the grates provided in the Read More

SFNF: Cuervito Fire Update May 25, 2021

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SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest reports that areas that received rain are beginning to dry out around the Cuervito Fire 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District.

As the fire moves through unburned interior pockets of fuel, fire managers are seeing an increase in smoke production during the day.

Firefighters continued to secure the fire edge along the southern perimeter and monitor the interior.

Start date: May 9, 2021

Cause: Lightning

Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Read More

SFNF: Macho Fire Update May 25

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SFNF News:

The hotshot crew worked on containment today by mopping up and cold trailing, a method of controlling smoldering fire by feeling the edge of a burning area with the hand and digging out or trenching around burning spots.

This is the final news release on the Macho Fire unless conditions change significantly.

Start date: May 23, 2021

Cause: Lightning

Location: Macho Canyon on Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), about 12 miles northwest of Pecos

Size: Less than 1 acre 

Resources: 1 hotshot crew

Fuels: Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and heavy dead and Read More

SFNF: Lightning Sparks Macho Fire Near Pecos

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Map of the Macho Fire sparked by lightning Sunday about 12 miles northwest of Pecos. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire personnel are implementing a full suppression strategy on the Macho Fire sparked by lightning Sunday about 12 miles northwest of Pecos.

Since the fire is in steep terrain with limited access, fire managers are utilizing a helicopter to make repeated water drops on the fire.

Start date: May 23, 2021

Cause: Lightning

Location: Macho Canyon on Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), about 12 miles northwest of Pecos

Size: Read More

Cuervito Fire Crews Clean Up Interior Pockets Of Fuel

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SFNF News:

The Cuervito Fire received less moisture than some of the surrounding area overnight, and unburned fuels on the interior were active Sunday.

Crews used hand ignitions on the interior to reinforce control lines, putting up some smoke in the process. The crews continued securing line and mopping up for the remainder of the day.

Start date: May 9, 2021

Cause: Lightning

Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF)

Size: 1,621 acres after implementing management strategy to add Read More

SFNF: Crews Continue Monitoring Cuervito Fire

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SFNF News:

Crews continued securing line and monitoring the Cuervito Fire today, keeping an eye on interior pockets that are continuing to burn ground-level vegetation at low intensity.

A 90 percent chance of precipitation tonight is expected to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms to the area with winds out of the south at 25 to 35 mph. Drier air is expected to move in Sunday, with clear skies forecast for next week.

Start date: May 9, 2021

Cause: Lightning

Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe Read More