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Comanche Fire

Unit Information

208 Cruz Alta Road 
Taos, 
87571 
208 Cruz Alta Road 
Taos, 
87571 

Incident Contacts

  • Zach Behrens
    Email:
    zachary.behrens@usda.gov
    Phone:
    575-758-6303
    Hours:
    8 AM - 8 PM Every Day

Photographs Gallery

Comanche Fire 06.22.23

Fire burns through the understory consuming the duff layer under the trees.

Comanche Fire Division W Hand Ignitions 06.22.23

Firefighter standing in the meadow.

The wetter conditions this year, have allowed fire managers to utilize tactics with naturally started wildfires that have multiple benefits within the forest. One of which is the reintroduction of fire to its natural role within the ecosystem.

Comanche Fire Division W Hand Ignitions 06.22.23

Aerial ignitions began on Wed., June 21 to add depth to containment lines around the Comanche Fire focus-area. 

Comanche Fire June 20, 2023 from HWY 84 north of Abiquiu Lake

Comanche Fire June 20, 2023 from HWY 84 north of Abiquiu Lake

Comanche Fire Community Open House: July 17, 2023, 4-6 PM

El Rito Senior/Community Center

State Road 554 House #1115

Fire crews establishing handline around the lightning-caused Comanche Fire in anticipation of potential firing operations (Credit: Galen Henderson)

The Comanche Fire slowly creeps in the forest understory, consuming ground fuels.