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Current Conditions
FIRE DANGER
 The fire danger on the Santa Fe National Forest is currently EXTREME. During times of extreme fire danger, fires start quickly, spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
The Stage I Fire Restrictions on the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts were lifted on August 19. Click here to view the news release (PDF, 137kb) and the order lifting the restrictions (PDF, 207kb).
The Santa Fe National Forest has gone from Stage III Fire Restrictions to no Fire
Restrictions for most of the forest effective Saturday July 30. [News
Release (PDF, 143kb)]
The following areas are still under fire restrictions:
The Las Conchas Fire and Pacheco Fire burn areas remain under Stage III Fire Restrictions. The Las Conchas fire has created significant safety hazards for anyone entering the burned area, including threats from flash flooding, falling trees and rolling rocks. We are placing a high priority on assessing hazards that would potentially affect the public using Forest System Roads that access private land within the burned area. Paliza Campground on the Jemez Ranger District will remain closed while it continues to be used as a spike camp for firefighters from the Las Conchas Fire. The Holy Ghost Campground on the Pecos/Las Vegas District is closed for facility reconstruction.
Pacheco Fire Burn Area Closure Order (PDF, 276kb)
HAZARDS OF WALKING THROUGH A RECENTLY BURNED FOREST: PACHECO (PDF, 65kb)
Las Conchas Fire Burn Area Closure Order 9/15 (PDF, 1.7mb)
HAZARDS OF WALKING THROUGH A RECENTLY BURNED FOREST: LAS CONCHAS (PDF, 65kb)
DO YOUR PART, DON'T LET A WILDFIRE START!
WEATHER
Current weather conditions from the National Weather Service are updated continually.
Weather information is derived from National Weather Service data. Please see our weather disclaimer.
PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT
You brought it in heavy, why not take it out light? Be mindful of your consumption and pack out all trash when you leave the forest. Remember not to burn your trash. If you’re not camping in a developed camp or picnic ground, remember the Leave No Trace principles. Visit: http://www.lnt.org/ for Leave No Trace information.
BE BEAR AWARE
Drought conditions have limited food sources for wildlife; therefore we are expecting a high occurrence of bear sightings this year. Although bears are beautiful to look at, they are wild creatures and can be dangerous if provoked and attracted. « more Be Bear Aware information »
ONGOING FIRES AND CLOSURES
Emergency closures within and around 2010 fire areas remain in effect until lifted. Fire areas include: Rio Wildfire, Jemez Ranger District; Tecolote Wildfire, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District:
- Guacamalla Fire, Jemez Ranger District - Update: September 12, 2011:
Today residents from north of Albuquerque to Jemez Springs are expected to see minimal smoke from the Guacamalla Fire approximately 5 miles east of Ponderosa, NM. The fire received much in direct rainfall over the weekend and as a result, is not creating as much smoke as in previous days. Because of the increased moisture level, the fire continues to burn slowly with low spread potential. The east side of the Guacamalla fire abuts the west side of the Las Conchas Fire burn area, and is not likely to spread into the burn area. Presently, the fire has burned 623 acres and is holding north of Forest Road 266 and south of Forest Road 271. Wildland firefighters are continuing to monitor the fire. « more information on the Guacamalla Fire »
- Portion of Game Management Unit 6C - Forest lands south of Abiquiu Grant to the
Santa Clara Pueblo Reservation will remain closed during hunting season.
The Polvadera Peak area, a popular spot for hunting, is included in this closure. New Mexico Game and Fish is providing hunters the opportunity to receive a refund on license fees if hunters decide not to hunt due to the closure.
- Las Conchas Fire Burn Area: closure order (PDF, 298kb)
- Pacheco Fire Burn Area: closure order (PDF, 276kb)
- Rio Fire, Jemez Ranger District - Forest Road 376 is closed 8 miles north of Gilman at Porter Landing just north of the intersection of FSR 534 and FSR 376. All access routes leading from FSR 376 to Holiday, Schoolhouse and Virgin Mesas are also closed. However, highway 126 is now open.
- Tecolote Fire, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District - A revised emergency closure has been issued for the area within and around the 812-acre Tecolote Fire. Forest Road 156 (Johnson Mesa Road) to Johnson Mesa at the junction of Forest Road 18 (Mineral Hill Road), and FR 291 to the Tecolote drainage will remain closed. The gate at the intersection Forest Road 18 and 156 and the gate at Forest Road 156 near EV Long Camp Ground are closed. Access to Johnson Mesa is closed. EV Long Campground, El Porvenir Campground, day use picnic areas within the area, Hermit's Peak Trail, El Porvenir Trail and Hollinger Hiking Trail are open.
- South Fork Fire, Espanola Ranger District - Road closures remain in effect on FR 27 on the fire’s western flank; FR 31, south of the Abiquiu Land Grant; and the section of FR 144 on the southern containment line between FR 27 and 31.
STATE PARK CONDITIONS
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