Public Safety

National Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions For Bandelier, Fort Union, Pecos National Historical Park, Valles Caldera

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National Park Service News:

Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions effective 8:00 am tomorrow, June 25, 2026.

These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.

Under Stage II restrictions:

  • All fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and
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County Boards And Commissions Weighs In On Best Option To Improve Safety At Ashley Pond Park

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A rendering of one of the options to improve safety at Ashley Pond Park. This option involves installing boulders and having native plants. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Looks certainly are not everything but when it comes to improving crowd safety at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos County is striving to offer something that ensures the public’s wellbeing and is aesthetically pleasing.

Los Alamos County Senior Engineer Jennifer Morrow explained to the Transportation Board Tuesday that the concrete jersey barriers currently lining the park’s Read More

Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room

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LANL News:

The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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McCauley Springs Fire Morning Update: Thursday June 25

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Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS         

Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS 

FOREST SERVICE Update:

The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Luke McLarty, assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire on Wednesday evening.

A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be arriving today. Both teams will communicate and work closely to ensure a smooth transfer of command.

The current incident management team wants to thank the evacuees and community for Read More

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Observes Second-Annual ENS Sign Awareness Day June 24

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OLI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), the national rail safety education nonprofit, joins State Operation Lifesaver Programs and rail safety partners in observing the second-annual Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. OLI reminds everyone that recognizing and understanding how to use the Blue and White ENS sign can save lives when seconds count.

“Located across the U.S. where roadways cross tracks, ENS signs provide a critical connection to railroads in emergencies,” OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh said. Read More

McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez Consumes 150 Acres 

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An aerial view today of smoke billowing from the McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Mountains. The fire is burning about a mile west of Jemez Falls Campground and as of this afternoon the fire has consumed 150 acres. Due to continued N.M. 4 road closures and power outages associated with the fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed Thursday, June 25. Courtesy/USFS

Forest Service News:
  • McCauley Springs Fire Evening Update
Acres:   
  • 150
Location: 
  • Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock
Cause: 
  • Undetermined
Containment: 
  • 0%
Start Date: 
  • June 24, 2026
Fuels: 
  • Timber
The Northern
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Update On McCauley Spring Fire Burning In The Jemez

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New Mexico Forest Service News:

SANTA FE —The McCauley Springs Fire was detected this morning June 24, on the Jemez Ranger District and is approximately 30 acres.

Coordinating with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, the community of Sierra de los Pinos is in “Go” status and currently under evacuation. Sandoval County has set up an evacuation center at Mountain Baptist Church in La Cueva and the Jemez Senior Center.

N.M. 4 is now closed at the main entrance to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Access beyond the closure is restricted to emergency vehicles and authorized personnel. Note: Read More

Blackhawk Helicopter Lands At Los Alamos County Airport

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A Blackhawk helicopter arrived Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport and Airport Manager Gary Goddard explained that the U.S. Forest Service was responding to the Rio Fire near Chacoma Mountain and the helicopter was dumping water from Abiquiu Lake on the fire. Goddard added that the Rio Fire is contained and the Forest Service is ‘mopping up at this point’. Courtesy photo Read More

Fire Burning In Jemez Mountains; No Threat To Los Alamos

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Location of fire burning this morning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Watch Duty

COUNTY News:

A fire near Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains has been reported this morning and has burned approximately 15 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for Jemez Falls Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Sandoval Fire is on scene fully suppressing the fire.

Smoke may be visible throughout the day surrounding communities. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.

Use caution if traveling through this area as firefighters may be along N.M. 4.

Further details about the fire can be found Read More