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Indios Fire Consumes 11,129 Acres Near Coyote

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Forest Service News:

Firefighters achieved 41% completion on the Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District, which has consumed 11,129 acres as of today, June 1, 2024.

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:

  • Saturday June 1, 2024
  • Acres: 11,129
  • Start Date: May 19, 2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, NM
  • Personnel: 697
  • Completion: 41%
  • Fuels: Timber

Highlights: Firefighters successfully Read More

Indios Fire Consumes 8,733 Acres Near Coyote

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Forest Service News:

Firefighters achieved 25% completion on the Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District, which has consumed 8,733 acres as of today, May 31, 2024.

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:

  • Friday May 31, 2024
  • Start Date: May 19, 2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, NM
  • Personnel: 659
  • Completion: 25%
  • Fuels: Timber

Highlights:  Active fire behavior within the planned fire Read More

Police & Paramedics Respond To Medical Call On Central

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Los Alamos police officers and firefighter paramedics responding to the scene of a medical call this afternoon in reference to a woman laying on a bus bench at 1010 Central Ave. After initial assessment, LAFD Medic 6 paramedics transported the woman to Los Alamos Medical Center for care. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com  Read More

SFNF Issues Indios Fire Closure Order

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE—Effective today, May 30, 2024, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is closing sections of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and areas of the Coyote Ranger District due to impacts from the Indios Fire.

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health, the safety of the general public, and the safety of all personnel working the fire.

The following areas are affected by the closure order:

  • All National Forest System lands within the boundary of the Coyote Ranger District
    starting from the Continental Divide trail #298 at Highway 96 going north across Forest
    Road 77, through
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Indios Fire Consumes 5,487 Acres Near Coyote

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Forest Service News:

Firefighters achieved 5% completion on the Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District, which has consumed 5,487 acres as of today, May 29,  2024.

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:

  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024
  • Acres: 5,487
  • Start Date: May 19, 2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of 
  • Personnel: 553
  • Completion: 5%
  • Fuels: Timber

Highlights: Fire managers have updated their assessment Read More

Indios Fire Consumes 4,844 Acres Near Coyote

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Map of the Indios Fire and closure area. Courtesy image

Forest Service News:

The Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District has consumed 4,844 acres as of today, May 28,  2024.

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:

  • Monday, May 28, 2024
  • Acres: 4,844
  • Start Date: May 19, 2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote
  • Personnel: 440
  • Completion: 0%
  • Fuels: Timber

Highlights: Fire managers are measuring Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Know Before You Go!

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From Forest Stewards Guild:

SANTA FE – Everyone can do their part to support firefighters by preventing human-caused wildfire ignitions. Fire restrictions may be in place at the location one plans to visit or where they live.

One can also do their part to prevent wildfires by learning about restrictions before they plan their weekend activities or any recreation on public lands this summer.

The Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network, in cooperation with other partners, is asking visitors to please recreate responsibly and help prevent human-caused wildfire Read More

Indios Fire Consumes 4,210 Acres … Remains 0% Contained

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Forest Service News:

The Indios Wildfire burning in the Coyote Ranger District has consumed 4,210 acres as of today, May 27,  2024.

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

  • Monday, May 27, 2024
  • Acres: 4,210
  • Start Date: 5/19/2024
  • Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, NM
  • Personnel: 292
  • Containment: 0%
  • Fuels: Timber, litter, understory
  • Resources: 5 crews,1 helicopter, 5 engines, 1 road grader, 2 masticators
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Scenes From 2024 Senior Appreciation Night

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Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the 2024 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for Los Alamos High School graduates Saturday at a Party To Go! fun house. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

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