Fire

Black Feather Fire Now 5 Percent Contained

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Scene from the Black Feather Fire burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. FB image

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 with 5 percent contained. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory.

Highlights:

A community meeting on the Black Feather Fire will Read More

Black Feather Fire Update: Weather Temporarily Moderating Behavior Of Blaze

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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 and 0 percent contained. The fire is burning timber, brush and understory.

Highlights:

Rains, high humidity and cooler temperatures are contributing to a reduction in fire behavior, allowing crews to continue to improve containment lines and enhance long-term strategies for the Black Feather Fire. Southwest Area Incident Read More

Shop On The Corner To Donate To Aid Maui Wildfire Victims

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Shop on the Corner News:

Shop on the Corner Thrift Store in the lower level of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, off of 39th Street, will donate $2,000 to fire relief in Maui.

All of this Wednesday’s proceeds plus all donated money on Wednesday will go to Episcopal Relief and Development in Maui for the victims of the wildfire that has devastated a large part of the island.

The community is invited to shop 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday for great back to school items, Halloween costumes and hundreds of other low priced items, knowing that the purchase price will directly aid fire victims in Maui. Read More

Black Feather Fire Update Includes Addition Of Infrared Drone To Provide Firefighters Increased Abilities To Identify Hot Spots, More Accurately Map Impacted Area

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Fire Information Update:

          • Community Meeting Scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15

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, has consumed 2,198 acres as of this morning and is 0 percent contained. The fire is burning timber, brush and understory.

Highlights:

A community meeting regarding the Black Feather Fire is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. The meeting will be held at the Coronado High School Campus at 1903 NM-96 in Gallina. It will Read More

Black Feather Fire Evacuation Status Reduced To ‘Ready’

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Scene Thursday evening at the community meeting regarding the Black Feather Fire at the Coronado High School in Gallina. County  officials received updates, and had an opportunity to visit with local community members who are still being impacted due to this fire. ‘We would like to thank the US Forest service and all those men and women on the ground working to address this issue.’ Courtesy photo

Fire Information Morning Update:

Firefighters battling the Black Feather Fire burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near Read More

Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Post Fire Response – Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team Reassigned To Flood Response

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USDA News:

SANTA FE — The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team has returned to respond to post fire flood response after battling the Black Feather Fire.

Officials are in the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon burn scar assessing work needed to be done. Multiple pieces of heavy equipment have been ordered to help clear debris, clean culverts, and repair roads.

A new phone number has been established for those who are having issues with the QR code. People can leave messages regarding flood response needs in their area. These messages will be combined with information from our online response Read More

New Mexico Forestry Division: Update On Active Wildfires

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NMFD News:

The New Mexico Forestry Division (NMFD) has issued an update on several wildfires that are requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico.

Intermittent precipitation throughout the state has benefited firefighting efforts. More is expected today and through the weekend. The Forestry Division will not issue an update over the weekend unless there is significant new fire activity.

Hart Canyon Fire

  • Situation: The Hart Canyon Fire is 17 acres and 10% contained. The fire received strong winds Thursday, but all lines held overnight. Today’s operational
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Black Feather Fire Drops To 2,158 Acres, 0% Contained

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Operations Section Chief Chad Rice providing an operational update Thursday on the Black Feather Fire. Courtesy/ inciweb.wildfire.gov

Fire Information Morning Update:

Firefighters battling 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, have reduced the size of the blaze overnight from 2,352 acres to 2,158 acres. The fire is burning timber, brush and understory.

Highlights: 

In response to the lighting-caused Black Feather Fire, the Santa Read More