Fire

SFNF Issues Closure Order For Cerro Pelado Fire

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SFNF News: 

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a closure order to protect public health and safety during fire operations on the Cerro Pelado Fire.

The order is effective immediately and through Dec. 31, 2022, unless rescinded earlier.

The Cerro Pelado Fire started April 22 about 7 miles east of Jemez Springs on the Jemez Ranger District. The cause is under investigation. Updates on fire operations are posted on the SFNF website, www.nmfireinfo.com and Inciweb. The Cerro Pelado Fire also has a dedicated Facebook page at facebook.com/2022.CerroPeladoFire. 

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Governor Signs Emergency Declaration For Mora County

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Mora County Saturday, making funding and state resources available for communities battling ongoing wildfires.

The emergency declaration follows similar declarations yesterday for Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel and Valencia Counties.

The executive order provides $750,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assist the county with emergency measures, help prevent additional damages, repair public infrastructure, and lessen the overall recovery Read More

New Mexico Governor Urges Local Restrictions On Fireworks Due To Wildfires, Drought Conditions

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order Monday urging New Mexico municipalities and counties to ban the retail sale of fireworks in their communities.

The request for additional preventative action comes as numerous wildfires burn throughout New Mexico and severe drought conditions persist across the state.

While state statute does not enable the executive to implement a statewide ban on fireworks, the executive order follows the implementation of statewide fire restrictions prohibiting fireworks, outdoor smoking, campfires and open burning for Read More

Family Of James Archuleta Grateful To First Responders

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By the family of James Archuleta:

To the Los Alamos Police Department and the Los Alamos Fire Department first responders. We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who helped find James Archuleta.

Words cannot describe the appreciation we have for all the law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue, and all of the individuals who searched for James through the night and early morning.

Please know that you are appreciated more than words will ever express. We are very thankful that James is at home safe.

We feel very blessed to live in an area with such wonderful community support. Read More

Wildfire Insurance Tips For New Mexico Residents, Creating Home Inventory Encouraged

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STATE FARM News:

As wildfires continue to erupt and spread throughout New Mexico, State Farm reminds impacted customers to evacuate if ordered to do so, or if risk appears imminent.

Also, residents with wildfire damage are encouraged to file a claim as soon as possible to begin the recovery process. We encourage New Mexico customers who had to evacuate to save receipts for their living expenses like lodging, food and pet boarding as coverage may be available while you are subject to mandatory evacuation orders.  

Assets

Home inventory b-roll

Mandatory evacuations

  • Safety first: Material things
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Valles Caldera Closes Due To Cerro Pelado Fire In Jemez

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Courtesy/VCNP

NPS News:

The Cerro Pelado Fire started the afternoon of Friday, April 22, and is burning south of Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Santa Fe National Forest. The park is CLOSED until further notice due to the proximity of the fire, ongoing firefighting efforts, upcoming weather events, and the closure of N.M. 4.

Latest information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/

Stage II Fire Restrictions in Place for Pueblo Parks Group

As of April 22, Valles Caldera National Preserve and the rest of the Pueblo Parks Group—Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Read More

Readout Of Governor’s Call With New Mexico Delegation Members And Federal Partners On Wildfire Resources

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STATE News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined on a call with federal officials today by Sen. Martin Heinrich, Sen. Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández.

On the call were leaders from the White House, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service, the Department of Interior and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as New Mexico State Forester Laura McCarthy and New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Deputy Secretary Kelly Hamilton.

Gov. Lujan Grisham thanked the members of the congressional delegation for supporting Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Grows To 4,688 Acres, Remains 0 Percent Contained, More People And Equipment Have Been Ordered

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USDA News:

The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east of Jemez Springs started Friday, April 22 during an epic wind event. It has consumed 4,688 acres and remains zero percent contained.

Today firefighters are taking advantage of the good weather to make progress on the fire. They will continue to protect structures near the fire, including the Sierra de Los Pinos and Cochiti Mesa communities.

Helicopters also will fly reconnaissance missions today over the fire assessing behavior and dropping water. Firefighters will continue to construct hand line to protect the Sierra de Los Pinos community. Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Update: Sunday, April 24, 2022

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Courtesy/USDA

USDA  News:

The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the following information this afternoon on the status of the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains:

The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east of Jemez Springs, started Friday, April 22, during an epic wind event. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It is burning in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer trees and brush.

The fire is close to the fire footprint from the 2011 Las Conchas Fire, the 2013 Thompson Ridge Fire and the 2017 Cajete Fire. The current fire footprint includes forest units that have Read More

Fort Union National Monument Closed Due To Area Fires

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NPS News:

WATROUS – The National Park Service has announced that Fort Union National Monument is closed today and Monday, due to fire activity in the area and heavy smoke from those fires.

Road closures surrounding the park and the uncertainty of evacuations in surrounding areas will make access to the park difficult for park staff as well as the public; therefore, park management has made the decision to not open the park to the public for the next two days.

Conditions will be re-assessed Monday and decisions made moving forward based on current conditions.

For information on the park, visit www.nps.gov/foun Read More