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Hermits Peak Smoke Outlook 315 p.m. April 14
Updated On: 04/14/2022
Firefighters gain ground on the Hermits Peak Fire
Updated On: 04/14/2022
Firefighters gain ground on the Hermits Peak Fire - April 14, 2022 Acres: 7,077 acres Start Date: April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 10% Total personnel: 520 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer
Smoke Advisory for Northeastern New Mexico Thursday evening
Updated On: 04/13/2022
New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Environment Department Issue Smoke Advisory for Northeastern New Mexico Thursday eveningResidents of San Miguel, Mora, Colfax (NW of I-25)
Extreme winds cause rapid growth on the Hermits Peak Fire
Updated On: 04/13/2022
Extreme winds cause rapid growth on the Hermits Peak Fire April 13, 2022 Daily Update
Smoke Outlook Hermits Peak Fire 1045 a.m. April 13
Updated On: 04/13/2022
Strong winds challenge firefighters on the Hermits Peak Fire
Updated On: 04/12/2022
Acres: 1,908 acres Start Date: April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 10% Total personnel: 244 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer
Smoke Outlook: Hermits Peak Fire 150 p.m. April 12
Updated On: 04/12/2022
SW Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 Assumes Command of Hermits Peak Fire
Updated On: 04/11/2022
April 11, 2022 Daily Update
Hermits Peak Fire Update 115 p.m. April 10
Updated On: 04/10/2022
LAS VEGAS, NM – April 10, 2022 – In coordination with the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, voluntary evacuations for the communities of San Ignacio, Las Dispensas and Pendaries have been put in place. Forecasted winds exceeding 60 mph have been predicted for today. Increasing winds each day through next week can cause holding concerns, drier weather is forecasted into next week and a RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for the fire area today until 8 pm.
Hermits Peak Fire Update 150 p.m. April 9
Updated On: 04/09/2022
LAS VEGAS, NM – April 09, 2022 – The Northern New Mexico Incident Management Team will continue using full suppression strategy utilizing hand crews and directly engaging the fire with helicopter support. The Hermits Peak Fire is in steep, rugged, terrain with limited access by vehicle. Firefighters are working to keep the fire out of Beaver Creek and out of the Gallinas Municipal Watershed and are working to secure the fire’s edge before predicted less-than-favorable weather conditions arrive.