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Medio Fire Continues To Push Into 2011 Pacheco Fire Scar
Low-lying smoke from the Medio Fire shows the detail of the canyons and hills in the area as viewed early Monday morning from N.M. 4. Photo by Marc Bailey
SFNF News:
The Medio Fire continues to burn dead and down timber in the northeast corner, pushing into the fire scar from the 2011 Pacheco Fire.
Fire activity added 50 acres to its 3,948 acre footprint and continues to produce a fair amount of smoke.
Strong winds are affecting fire behavior with multiple pockets of unburned fuels heating up in the interior. Firefighters are monitoring containment lines on the fire’s perimeter, which continue to
Medio Fire Expected To Produce More Smoke Again Today
The view Sunday of the Medio Fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District. The fire is expected to continue producing a fair amount of smoke today as hot, dry conditions contribute to more active fire behavior. Aerial observations by firefighting personnel confirmed that the interior pockets of fuel burning are surrounded by black and have limited potential to spread. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association Endorses Rep. Christine Chandler For Re-election In District 43
POLITICAL News:
Rep. Christine Chandler (HD43) announced today that she has received the endorsement from the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association (NMPFFA) for the 2020 General Election cycle.
“I am honored to have the support of New Mexico’s first responders,” Chandler said. “I will always stand up for these amazing women and men who put their lives on the line every day to protect our fellow New Mexicans.”
NMPFFA President Robert Sanchez said in a written statement to Chandler’s campaign, “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that now more than ever we need leaders in Santa Fe who Read More
More Visible Smoke From 3,773 Acre Medio Fire Through Monday As Interior Pockets Ignite In Record High Temps
Interior pockets of fuel burning and visible late this afternoon from Overlook Park in White Rock are surrounded by black and have limited potential to spread as confirmed by aerial observations. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
SFNF News:
The southwestern side of the Medio Fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District, is putting up a fair amount of smoke today as hot, dry conditions contributed to more active fire behavior.
Aerial observation confirms that the interior pockets of fuel burning now are surrounded by black and have limited Read More
Daily Postcard: Hazy Scene From Medio Fire
Daily Postcard: Hazy scene from the Medio Fire viewed Friday from Los Alamos. Photo by Al Williams Read More
Medio Fire Burns 3,773 Acres, 90 Percent Contained
SFNF News:
This morning the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 transferred command of the Medio Fire on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District back to the Santa Fe National Forest, led by Type 4 Incident Commander John Armstrong.
Aerial observation confirms that pockets of fuel in the interior continue to burn, putting out visible smoke but with limited potential to spread. Containment lines around the fire’s perimeter continue to hold.
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Medio Fire Activity Winding Down
Medio Fire viewed Monday from Tsankawi at Bandelier. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
SFNF News:
As a result of successful firefighting efforts, the 3,721 acre Medio Fire activity is winding down as suppression repair activities continue around the fire perimeter.
The fire, now 59 percent contained, was sparked by lightning Aug. 17 on Rio en Medio Trail on the Española Ranger District in Santa Fe National Forest.
Firefighting crews continued to “mop up” Tuesday along the western perimeter, patrolling areas where burnout operations were completed Monday. Mopping up involves extinguishing Read More
Burnout Operations Secure Western Edge Of Medio Fire
SFNF News:
Crews worked into the night to successfully complete burnout operations on the western edge of the Medio Fire.
These efforts aimed to eliminate the remaining fuel between the main body of the fire and the handline previously constructed by firefighters.
The fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17, has consumed 3,681 acres on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District and is 59 percent contained.
Today, firefighters will patrol the containment lines, mop up any hot spots, and continue suppression repair efforts. An initial attack crew stands ready to suppress any new fire starts. Read More
Smoke From Medio Fire May Increase As Burnouts Resume
SFNF News:
Today, firefighters are working together to determine the best conditions, timing and location to bring the fire to the handline on the western side of the Medio Fire.
Smoke may become increasingly visible as firefighters attempt to resume these critical burnout operations.
Lightning sparked the Medio Fire Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, about 7 miles north of Santa Fe. The fire is burning dry mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and has consumed 3,453 acres and is 55 percent contained with 255 personnel on the job.
As it warms Read More