From the U.S. Forest Service : Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Calf Canyon Fire SANTA FE, NM – May 27, 2022 – Forest Service fire investigators have determined that the Calf Canyon Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) was caused by a pile burn holdover from January that remained dormant under the surface through three winter snow events before reemerging in April. A holdover fire, also called a sleeper fire, is a fire that remains dormant for a considerable time. On April 9, smoke was reported from the vicinity of the Gallinas...

From the U.S. Forest Service : A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for critical fire weather, including low relative humidity and winds gusting up to 50 mph. This could increase fire behavior across the fire area and produce a visible smoke column. Firefighters continue to hold and patrol lines across the fire to prevent escape and defend structures in areas with active heat. Please use caution when traveling through the fire area this weekend as there will be heavy fire traffic in addition to visitors for the holiday. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe...

"Latir Volunteer Fire Department Receives Canned Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Wildfire Response Efforts: Water donated through a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council" https://questanews.com/water-donation-to-latir-fire-department/

From the U.S. Forest Service : Critical fire weather and increased traffic over the holiday weekend pose additional dangers to firefighters and the public. Please remain alert for fire traffic and watch for evacuation level changes if you are visiting in the area. Many recreational activities can result in new fire starts in the current drought conditions and extreme weather. Please use extreme caution while recreating. Firefighters on the ground will remain engaged and air resources will be in the air while wind speeds allow. To date, 494 miles of dozer line has been constructed around the fire. Please remember,...

For Immediate Release Date: May 26, 2022 Contact: Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Help New Mexico Respond and Recover from Wildfires WASHINGTON (May 26, 2022) – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) to introduce two bills to support efforts in New Mexico and across the country to put fires out faster and better protect communities from post-fire flooding. The Fire Suppression Improvement Act would help ease the burden on state and local governments who are shouldering the weight of increasingly devastating wildfires by expanding FEMA’s Federal Fire Management Assistance...

Here’s a FREE Family event (from Freedom Questa ): Freedom Center Church will be hosting CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association) on Sunday, May 29th and we are inviting all our community to join us for free fun! We are expecting nearly 100 bikers- come and see! This free event offers education to the public as to why Freedom center church exists, while also thanking our community for your support throughout the years. We will kick this event off at 11 AM with a few songs, prayer, an inspiring word from Pastors Kristi & Johnny Gonzales, and a personal story will be...

From the U.S. Forest Service : Before our collaborative monthly "Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round" message below, a note as we approach Memorial Day Weekend. We want to thank the community for its support of evacuees and fire personnel during this difficult time with a full forest closure and the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires. As we head into the holiday weekend, we're asking the public to continue that support of the closure and fire operations. While recent weather may have felt like a break from hotter temperatures and high winds, the forecast for the weekend shows worsening conditions. The...

From the U.S. Forest Service : Critical fire weather returns Friday and will continue through the weekend. Some areas are being repopulated as evacuation status is being reduced, please be mindful of fire personnel, aircraft, vehicles, and equipment that will be working. If you fly, we can’t – If any drones are launched in the Temporary Flight Restriction zone, all firefighting aircraft will be grounded immediately. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures. Operations: West Zone (SWAIMT1): Work continued yesterday north of the...

NCRTD MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURE The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The 255 Mountain Trail route into the Santa Fe National Forest remains on suspension due to the forest closure. # # # # Jim Nagle Public Information Officer North Central Regional Transit District 1327 N. Riverside Dr. Española, NM 87532 505-629-4707 www.ncrtd.org

Questa Del Rio News updated their status.

The "Friends of Eagle Nest Public Library" is sponsoring an event in Eagle Nest this Wednesday, May 25, 6-8 pm. Anne Hillerman, award-winning author and New York Times best-selling author will be in Eagle Nest speaking about her latest book, "The Sacred Bridge," and signing books. The Friends group will also be announcing details of the first annual writing contest, and the first annual photography contest. If you have any questions, please contact: 575 312 9801. https://www.eaglenest.org/water_waste_water/library/index.php @eaglenestlibrary

From the U.S. Forest Service : A decrease in acreage from what was reported last night is due to more accurate mapping after an overnight infrared flight. Cooler temperatures and reduced windspeeds allowed aircraft to operate throughout most of the shift yesterday while hand crews and heavy equipment continued to reinforce containment lines. Extraordinary firefighting efforts over the previous days have positioned crews to make substantial progress with the favorable incoming weather. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures. Stage 3 forest-wide closures for the...

From the U.S. Forest Service : Air resources were able to engage in several hours of operations yesterday before wind speeds became unsafe. Wind-driven spot fires challenged lines in the West and South Zones. Cooler temperatures and an injection of moisture in the area today should aid firefighters in their efforts in all zones. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures. Stage 3 forest-wide closures for the Santa Fe and Carson National Forest are in effect. Operations: West Zone (SWAIMT1): A spot fire northwest of...

" . . . A new Fire Restrictions Order (2022-02) prohibiting smoking, fireworks use, campfires, open fires, open burning, and operation of certain equipment (i.e. chainsaws, cutting torches, welders, grinders, and other similar equipment). Order 2022-02 applies to all non-municipal, non-federal, and non-tribal lands in New Mexico. . . . " https://nmfireinfo.com/2022/05/19/nm-state-forester-strengthens-statewide-fire-restrictions-due-to-extreme-fire-danger-may-19-2022/ #politics #wildfires #NewMexico

ZED By Duane Abel

ZED By Duane Abel

"The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires have been divided into three zones: East Zone, West Zone and South Zone. Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 will have command of the West Zone, which includes Taos County, and Mora County west of the NM Highway 434 corridor to the San Miguel County Line. California Incident Management Team 2 (CAIMT2) has now taken command of the East Zone of the fire. This area roughly encompasses the affected area of Colfax County and Mora County east of the 434 corridor, south to the San Miguel County line. Southwest Area Incident Management Team...

From the U.S. Forest Service : "Today there is a Red Flag Warning in effect for the fire area. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires have been divided into three zones: East Zone, West Zone, and South Zone. The West Zone, which includes Taos County, and Mora County west of the NM Highway 434 corridor to the San Miguel County Line, is under the command of Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 (SWAIMT1). California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 (CAIIMT2) has taken command of the East Zone of the fire which includes the area of Colfax County and Mora...

From the U.S. Forest Service: Taos, NM – May 17, 2022 – Carson National Forest managers will implement Stage 3 fire restrictions to close the entire Forest to public entry beginning Thursday, May 19, at 8:00 a.m. Fire danger remains extreme with record conditions only expected to worsen over the foreseeable future. Forest managers consider several factors before implementing fire restrictions or forest closures, including current fire danger and fire activity, local, regional and national fire preparedness levels, expected weather conditions, availability of firefighting resources, and the economic impacts to businesses and communities. The Forest coordinates fire restrictions and forest...