Fire

County Shares Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action Guide

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COUNTY News:

Wildfire season has begun in New Mexico and the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) reminds residents of the increased risk of wildfires.

Presently the fire danger in Los Alamos is “High” and to enhance public safety and mitigate potential fire threats, LAFD urges all residents to review and act on the recommendations outlined in the “Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action Guide” – a comprehensive resource designed to prepare residents for the possibility of a wildfire.

The “Ready, Set, Go!” program embodies a three-step approach to maximizing the safety of individuals and property: Read More

New Mexico Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Lincoln County And Mescalero Apache Reservation Due To South Fork And Salt Wildfires 

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency today in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation and deployed additional National Guard to the area in response to the devastating South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.

These wildfires, which ignited yesterday, have damaged more than 500 structures and led to the evacuation of the entire Village of Ruidoso. Further evacuations in nearby communities are possible. The fires have consumed nearly 20,000 acres and are currently 0% contained.

The magnitude of the fires is beyond local control Read More

EarthCam Time-lapse Footage Of South Fork Fire In Ruidoso

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EarthCam Video captures the South Fork Fire from three separate camera perspectives. Courtesy/EarthCam

South Fork Fire News:

EarthCam has capture d the South Fork Fire from three separate camera perspectives, documenting the blaze as it covered approximately 8.2 square miles by Monday evening.

According to the state Forestry Division, as of this morning the fire remains zero percent contained. Read More

South Fork Fire Forces Village Of Ruidoso Evacuation

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Ruidoso OEM News:

An emergency mandatory GO evacuation was issued at 6:48 p.m. today for the entire Village of Ruidoso due to the South Fork Fire.

The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring the fire burning on the Mescalero Apache reservation, approximately 2-3 miles from the Village of Ruidoso limits, specifically near the Upper Canyon area.

The South Fork Fire was first reported around 10:50 a.m. today and has now burned about 5,000 acres.

The Smokey Bear Hot Shots are actively responding to the fire, and interagency dispatch ordered an air attack to combat the blaze. Due Read More

SFNF Fire Managers Suppressing Glorieta Wildfire

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SFNF News:

Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start this afternoon, named the Glorieta Wildfire in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, southeast of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge.

The cause of the wildfire is undetermined but there was lightning detected in the area from thunderstorm activity the last couple days.

Smoke may be visible from Glorieta, looking north on Interstate 25 and firefighters are focused on actively suppressing the wildfire.

As of 2:12 p.m. today the fire was estimated at a quarter acre burning in timber. Fire resources enroute Read More

Owner Of Burning Truck Near Co-op Market Shares Details

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Scene of traffic backed up today on the Main Hill Road as a truck belonging to longtime Los Alamos resident Tom Rush caught on fire. Rush and his wife were uninjured but the fire totaled their truck. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Following a number of mixed up reports today, longtime Los Alamos resident Tom Rush called the Los Alamos Daily Post this evening to share details of the harrowing experience he and his wife had around noon today when his truck caught fire.

Rush explained that he and his wife were returning from a trip to Española in their 2001 Read More

Indios Fire Holding At 11,500 Acres Burned Near Coyote

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Forest Service News:

Firefighters achieved 86% completion on the Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District, which has burned 11,500 acres as of today, June 9, 2024. This wildfire was first reported May 19, 2024, and is 7 miles north of the village of Coyote and burning within the Rio Chama Canyon Wilderness. The cause of the wildfire is lightning.

At 7 a.m. Monday, June 10, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 will transfer command of the Indios Fire to the Northern New Mexico Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Luke McLarty. Team 4 extends its sincere thanks Read More

DOI On Priorities To Strengthen Nation’s Wildfire Response

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Interior Department News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.

The Secretaries’ memo highlights fire management investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, as well as other strategic priorities to reduce wildfire risk, restore ecosystems, engage in post-fire recovery, support the wildland fire workforce, and make communities more resilient to Read More

Indios Fire Burns 11,505 Acres Near Coyote

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Forest Service News:

Firefighters achieved 50% completion on the Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District, which has burned 11,505 acres as of today, June 2, 2024.

Firefighters prepare for increased winds today on the Indios Fire.

The wildfire was first reported Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024, and is 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, N.M. and burning within the Rio Chama Canyon Wilderness. The cause of the wildfire is lightning.

Daily Update:

Sunday June 2, 2024

  • Acres: 11,505
  • Start Date: May 19, 2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, NM
  • Personnel: 679
  • Completion:
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