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Oct. 9, 2023—With Friday's wind event behind them, fire crews are continuing with ignitions today. Their goal is to finish the remaining piles from 12 acres of thinning, completing pile burning in the unit. Although no new snow has fallen, on-site snow in the area has remained and conditions are conducive to burning.The National Weather Service spot forecast for the has temperatures in the low 30s, minimum humidity in the mid 30s and winds of 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance for snow showers, mainly this morning.

Dec. 7, 2023-Fire crews completed ignitions on most of the Ojo Sarco Unit today, leaving piles from just 12 acres of thinning untouched. The remaining piles are in a gully with no snow around them. Crews will continue patrolling and holding on Friday but will not conduct ignitions due to forecasted winds. The unit is completely surrounded by control features, such as Highway 76 and containment lines. 

Ignitions are complete on the remaining 12 acres of piles for a total of 137 acres treated. Crews will now hold, patrol and monitor for the foreseeable future until the piles are called out.

Oct. 7, 2023-Fire crews have begun pile burning along Highway 76 and south of Ojo Sarco. Smoke is visible from the area.Fire personnel from Ojo Sarco Volunteer Fire Department, Taos County, Red River, Latir Volunteer Fire Department and the Forest Stewards Guild are assisting with today’s operation. Their roles include firing, holding and patrolling neighborhoods to speak to residents.

Dec. 5, 2023-Fire crews are planning to potentially begin pile burning along Highway 76 and just south of Ojo Sarco, N.M. (map), as early as Thursday, Dec. 7. The piles were created from 137 acres of thinning.