Battleship Rock, June 25, 2026. Courtesy photo
USFS News:
Acres: 708
Containment: 0%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Personnel: 171
Fuels: Timber, logging slash, and short grass
Highlights: Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire at 6:00 a.m. after Read More
USFS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service along with the Department of the Interior today announced new steps to reduce hazardous exposure for federal wildland firefighters during the 2026 fire year. These actions include expanded access to N95 respirators on the fireline, required training and standardized decontamination protocols.
Wildland firefighters work in extreme conditions with prolonged exposure to smoke, ash and airborne particles. While no respirator currently meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards Read More
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — As of June 23, FEMA has provided more than $3.51 billion for more than 24,502 claims to individuals and families who were affected by the historic Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fire and flooding.
This milestone comes a little more than four years since the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. The speed with which these resources were made available and delivered, has helped thousands of survivors navigate recovery faster.
Congress acted swiftly to pass the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and secure a total of $5.45 billion Read More
National Park Service News:
Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions effective 8:00 am tomorrow, June 25, 2026.
These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.
Under Stage II restrictions:
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
Helicopter and water bucket taking off Wednesday from the Santa Fe Airport to help with firefighting efforts in the area. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
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
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
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
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