Fire

Crowd Packs Thompson Ridge Fire Meeting

June 3, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A crowd packed Sunday’s public meeting in the Cerro de los Pinos Volunteer Fire Department regarding the Thompson Ridge Fire. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Gov. Susana Martinez describes what she saw while touring the Thompson Ridge Fire by helicopter. Firefighters on the southern and western perimeter of the fire worked to secure the line at the heel of the fire and protect structures on private land at the west side of the fire, according to an Arizona Central West Zone Incident Management Team press release. The press release also indicated that burnout operations

Updates on Thompson Ridge, Tres Lagunas and Calf Fires

June 3, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Panoramic view of the Thompson Ridge Fire taken at 3:30 p.m. today east of Redondo. Photo by Brian McCool

Helicopters get water from Fenton Lake at 3 p.m. today. Photo by Brian McCool

Staff Report

Thompson Ridge Fire

Time/Date Reported: May 31, 2013, 2:40 p.m.
Location: 8 miles northeast of Jemez Springs near La Cueva
Legal Description: T19N, R3E, Sec 9
Cause: Human, downed power line
Fuels: Grass, Ponderosa Pine, Brush, Mixed Conifer
Size: Approximately 1,200 acres
Percent Contained: 0
Resources Committed: 4 Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews, 1 Type 1 Helicopters, 1 Type 3 Helicopter, 9 engines

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Collect Items for Firefighters

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By LAURA JOHNSTONE

My name is Laura (Trask) Johnstone and my family has owned a cabin and land in the Pecos for more than 60 years and through four generations.

My grandfather, Wesley Trask, worked at the lab beginning in 1947 and our family has been tied to Los Alamos since. My parents, grandmother, brother and wife, my husband and two girls and I reside here today.

The Pecos Wilderness has always been coveted because of its pristine and rugged beauty. My dad and grandfather built our cabin (my grandfather was great at acquiring discarded supplies needed here in town) and it has been a family treasure Read More

Thompson Ridge Fire Burning Valles Caldera Land West of Redondo Peak

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Taken a short time ago today above La Cueva facing east, the Thompson Ridge Fire is burning on Valles Caldera National Preserve land west of Redondo Peak. Fire crews report that the terrain is difficult to work in. Weather is not posing a major problem today because so far the winds are light and blowing from the south. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com. Read More

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Tours Thompson Ridge Fire Area; Meets With Residents

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties, visited the Thompson Ridge Fire area Saturday and said that it is predominately burning fuel on the forest floor and except for isolated spots, has not moved into the canopy thus far. Courtesy photo

During a tour Saturday, Sandoval County Deputy Fire Chief Jess Lewis points out to Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard the site of the Thompson Ridge Fire back burn area where a containment line is being cut just inside the Valles Caldera property line. Courtesy photo

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard with New Mexico Read More

View of Thompson Ridge Fire From Santa Fe

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Thompson Ridge Fire at about 7 p.m., Saturday from just south of bypass 599 off Ridgetop Road in Santa Fe. Photo by Jim Gautier Read More

Bandelier Enters Stage II Fire Restriction!

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ponderosa Campground. Photo by Sally King

BANDELIER News:

Stage II Fire Restrictions will go into effect for Bandelier National Monument at midnight Wednesday, June 5, and will remain in effect until weather conditions change.

“These restrictions are a result of high fire danger, low fuel moistures, and regional fire preparedness level. We have been experiencing many warm windy days and these restrictions will reduce the threat of human caused fires in the monument,” Park Superintendent Jason Lott said.

Bandelier National Monument staff remind visitors that under Stage II fire Read More

MODIS Images of Thompson Ridge Fire

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) images of the Thompson Ridge Fire as of about 11 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Courtesy/Bill Knight, Los Alamos

Air Quality in the Jemez is Sketchy

June 2, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Thompson Ridge Fire at 3:29 p.m. today on N.M. 4 just above La Cueva at the mailboxes alongside Winter Road. Photo by Khal Spencer

Thompson Ridge Fire at 3:29 p.m. today from the heights along N.M. 126. Photo by Khal Spencer

By KHAL SPENCER

I rode the BMW across the Jemez this afternoon to a point above La Cueva on N.M. 126. The air is a little smoky as you climb up to the Jemez on N.M. 4.

The worst of it right now is in the Caldera itself, which is literally a bowl of smoke and gets bad as you descend into the caldera. You can barely see Redondo. The fire is on the back side, away from you, and pumping smoke Read More

SFNF: Tres Lagunas Fire Closure Area

June 1, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark