Fire

Camel Tracks Fire In Santa Fe County Under Investigation

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BLM News:

SANTA FE — The 63-acre Camel Tracks Fire on the Caja del Rio in northern Santa Fe County has been contained. It is under investigation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Although fully contained, there are still hot spots burning within the fire perimeter, so residents may still see smoke.

The BLM would like to caution the community to avoid the area while crews are on site, and remind that although temporary fire restrictions in the area were lifted Aug. 18, there are still statewide restrictions on the use of exploding targets and fireworks year-round on BLM lands.

To report a wildland Read More

Firefighters Utilize Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics Against Black Feather Fire

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Fire Information Update:

The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed, 28 percent contained and 155 personnel on scene as of this morning. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory.

Highlights:

Crews continued their work on the Black Feather Fire, with hotshot crews accessing areas in the wilderness and identifying and utilizing available suppression options as they Read More

Española Firefighters Train Under Real-World Conditions

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Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española

Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española

Scene of Española firefighters training under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Courtesy/City of Española

CITY OF ESPAÑOLA

City of Española firefighters were given a rare opportunity to train under real-world conditions by cutting up a house scheduled for demolition. Read More

Bureau Of Land Management Rescinds Fire Restrictions In Nine Counties Including Los Alamos

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BLM News:

FARMINGTON — With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has rescinded fire restrictions in Los Alamos, San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, Union, Santa Fe, Mora, Harding and San Miguel counties, as well as portions of public land in McKinley and Sandoval counties.

This action rescinds Fire Prevention Order # NMF00000-23-01.  

The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation to help minimize the number of human-caused wildfires.  

For more information, contact the BLM Farmington District Office at 505.564.7600 Read More

Firefighters Continue Work On Black Feather Fire

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Fire Information Update:

The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed and 28 percent contained as of this morning. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory. Today 155 personnel are working the fire.

Highlights:

Moderate fire behavior and intermittent rain showers have allowed the Incident Management Team to enhance their long-term response and protection plan for the Read More

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Compensates Claimants Over $27 Million To Date

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FEMA NEWS:

SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has paid claimants more than $27 million to date.

“When I think about the weeks and months ahead, I really think about it as a time of accelerated action,” Director Angela Gladwell said. “The Claims Office will continue to compensate claimants as quickly as possible and ensure those claimants are receiving the full compensation under the law”.

To date, the Claims Office has paid for and put into place 62 flood insurances policies for Claimants. The Claims Office also continues to work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service Read More

Infrared Drone Helps Identify Black Feather Fire Hot Spots

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Map of the Black Feather Fire. Courtesy/USDA 

Fire Information Update:

  • Area, road and trail closure for the Black Feather Fire remains in place.

Details:

  • Acres: 2,198 acres
  • Start Date: Aug. 5, 2023
  • Cause: Lightning
  • Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory
  • Containment: 28 percent
  • Resources: 220 personnel

Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger  District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.  

Highlights: This week’s work to improve FSRD 103 and FSRD 93 has been moving along well. Most of the road grading and chipping Read More

No Classes Today At Mountain Elementary School

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) had an issue with the fire alarm system at Mountain Elementary School Thursday night. Unfortunately, the fire suppression system is not working.

LAPS is not allowed to have students in the building if the alarm system or fire suppression does not work.

LAPS has identified the problem and will work to get it fixed as quickly as possible.

There will be NO school for Mountain Students today, Friday  Aug. 18. School will resume Monday, Aug. 21.

School will be held as usual at all other school sites. Read More

NNM Type 3 Incident Management Team Assumes Command Of Black Feather Fire … Now 28% Contained

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Fire Information Update:

The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed as of this morning is 28 percent contained. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory. Today 380 personnel are working the fire.

Highlights:

Today, at 7 a.m., Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego, assumed command of the Black Feather Fire from The Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Lifts Campfire Restrictions

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, based on decreasing fire danger.

Fire managers continually evaluate conditions across the forest to determine when to implement or rescind fire restrictions. With the onset of the more traditional monsoonal weather pattern, fire danger has significantly decreased with the increased moisture, cloud cover, and higher humidity.

Light to moderate precipitation has occurred across the forest and there are no long-term drying trends in the forecast. The Read More