Firefighters continued suppression operations on the Mogote Ridge Fire today, building control lines with hand tools and dozers. An infrared flight this morning measured the fire at 83 acres, and the fire grew to 95 acres by the end of the day. Containment remains at 0%. Fire behavior, as seen in the above photo, has […]

Manzano Mountains – Mountainair Ranger District Albuquerque, NM – August 27, 2026 — Resources are actively engaged on suppression efforts for three wildfires burning within the Manzano Mountains of the Mountainair Ranger District. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. In order to facilitate safe and efficient […]

on Kiowa and Rita-Blanca, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts (Albuquerque, NM – August 27, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands extends the effective dates of Stage I Fire Restrictions currently on the Kiowa and Rita-Blanca National Grasslands, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts.See attached maps. Stage I Fire Restriction dates have been extended […]

Aumenta la contención del incendio Frijoles mientras el Equipo 4 del Área Suroeste asume el mandoActualización diaria del 27 de agosto del 2026 Teléfono de Información del Incendio: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Teléfono de Información para Medios: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. a 8 p.m.) Acres: 15,333Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del […]

Containment increases on the Frijoles Fire as Southwest Area Team 4 assumes commandDaily Update for August 27, 2026 Fire Information Phone: (505) 407-5343 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)Media Information Phone: (505) 230-5386 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Acres: 15,333 Start Date: August 4, 2026Location: Three miles east of Cundiyo, NMCause: LightningPersonnel: 803Fuels: Timber and BrushContainment: 59% […]

Carson National Forest firefighters are on scene of the 40-acre Mogote Ridge Fire in Rio Arriba County, east of Canjilon and northwest of El Rito. The fire is 0% contained and cause has not been determined. There are currently no evacuations. A large airtanker made a retardant drop while firefighters began to work to on […]

Whiskey/Blanco/Cerro Wildfires within Manzano Mountains Area, Road and Trail Closure Orders in Effect Albuquerque, NM – August 26, 2026 — The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued area, road and trail closure orders within National Forest System (NFS) lands surrounding the Whiskey, Blanco and Cerro Wildfires to protect public health and safety from […]

Incendio Frijoles Actualizacion Del Incidente Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,252 Contención: 55% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 794 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire  Avanza el progreso de la contención y las operaciones se enfocan más en la reparación Actualización operativa: Los bomberos mantendrán las operaciones de […]

Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,252 Percent Contained: 55% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 794 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Firefighters build on containment progress as operations shift toward repair Operational Update: Firefighters will maintain current suppression operations while preparing to transition the incident to Southwest Areas Incident Management Team 4. With additional fireline contained, resources are […]

Blanco Fire/Cerro Fire/Whiskey Fire within Manzano Mountains Albuquerque, NM – August 25, 2026 — Resources are actively engaged on three wildfires burning within the Manzano Mountains of the Mountainair Ranger District. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. In order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts […]

Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,226 Contención: 52% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 824 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire   La contención aumenta al 52 por ciento gracias al arduo trabajo de los bomberos. Actualización operativa: Los bomberos continuarán concentrándose en las partes restantes activas del incendio Frijoles, mientras amplían […]

Frijoles Fire Daily Update for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,226 Percent Contained: 52% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 824 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Containment increases to 52% thanks to the hard work of firefighters Operational Update: Firefighters will continue focusing on the remaining active portions […]

Cerro Fire & Blanco Fire – Manzano Mountains Albuquerque, NM – August 24, 2026 — Firefighters are currently on scene of two new wildfires on the Mountainair Ranger District. Estimated at 10 acres each, the Cerro and Blanco Fires are burning in timber and mixed conifer in the Manzano Mountains west and southwest of the […]

Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,226 Contención: 45% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 913 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire  Recursos comienzan a trasladarse a las áreas que los necesitan después que aumenta el contenimiento Actualización operativa: Los bomberos continuarán concentrando sus esfuerzos en las partes restantes activas del incendio […]

Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,226 Percent Contained: 45% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 913 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire As containment increases to the west, resources begin shifting to areas in need Operational Update: Firefighters will continue focusing efforts on the remaining active portions of the Frijoles Fire while shifting resources away from areas that are […]

Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,226 Contención: 45% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 913 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire  Esta será la última actualización vespertina del incidente. Actualización Operacional: Los recursos de combate de incendios continúan estableciendo y manteniendo la contención a lo largo del borde occidental del incendio […]

Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,226 Percent Contained: 45% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 913 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire This will be the last evening update for the incident Operational Update: Firefighters continue to establish and maintain containment along the western edge of the fire while expanding contingency work and preparing for suppression repair. This will […]

A new wildfire, named the Osha Medio Fire, has started near Pecos Canyon in the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. The fire was first reported on August 23, 2026. Size: Approximately 5 acres Fire Behavior: Burning in grass, brush, and timber, with moderate to high spread potential. Cause: Undetermined at this time […]

Incendio Frijoles Actualizacion Del Incidente Información pública: 505-407-5343                                                    Información para medios: 505-230-5386                                           Horario:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.                                                                            Correo electrónico: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov                         Acres: 15,220 Contención: 45% Fecha de inicio: 4 de agosto del 2026 Causa: Rayo Personal: 981 Sitio web del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire  Reunión comunitaria el lunes 24 de agosto a las 6 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de Truchas Actualización Operacional: Los recursos de combate del incendio […]

Public Information: 505-407-5343  Media Information: 505-230-5386 Hours:  8 a.m.–5 p.m. Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov  Acres: 15,220 Percent Contained: 45% Start Date: August 4, 2026 Cause: Lightning Personnel: 981 Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Community Meeting Monday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Truchas Community Center Operational Update: Firefighters on the Frijoles fire have made good progress strengthening containment lines, building depth of up to 200 feet in the western […]