Highlights: Containment has increased to 98%. A revised closure order is in effect on the Carson National Forest. Fire managers continue to assess containment daily. Crews are working to keep roads open that have been impacted by debris flows within the fire area.

Operations: Yesterday, weather conditions provided an opportunity for crews to make progress on suppression repair efforts across the fire area. This includes brushing, chipping, fence repair, and grading operations. Firefighters also responded to a new start off Pot Creek Road, highlighting the potential for new starts caused by lightning strikes from storms moving across the area.   Today, crews will continue working on soil stabilization, erosion control, road improvement and other actions until suppression repair is complete.

Closures and Restrictions: The fire area closure was reduced on the Carson National Forest on Tuesday. The Santa Fe fire area closure is also under review to see if any areas can be safely reopened. Closures remain in effect to protect public health and safety during wildfire suppression repair operations and from potential post-fire hazards such as flooding and debris flows. Area closures may change as suppression repair activities are completed, and the monsoon season ends. For the latest Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders information for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, please see the links to each forest’s website below. Information related to any remaining can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/.

Weather: The incident area observed a reduction in storm activity yesterday. As warmer, dry air begins moving out today, a high-pressure system will shift north, bringing scattered afternoon storms back to the area. Later this week, heavy rainfall and an increased risk of flooding is anticipated.

Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: Disaster Assistance Resources: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/| After Wildfire New Mexico Guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/   For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the

New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster assistance, please call the
FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.   Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish): https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair
Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636| Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov
Online Fire Information Resources: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/santafeNF/| nmfireinfo.com |Santa Fe National Forest Twitter | tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe National Forest | Carson National Forest                  

  San Miguel County – Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Guadalupe County in east central New Mexico and Southwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico. 

* Until 1030 PM MDT. * At 738 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD... Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. IMPACT…. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Villanueva State Park, Villanueva, Anton Chico, Dilia, Tecolotito and Sena. Please stay up to date by listening to local radio and television for further information. Local officials may call for evacuations in specific areas with the greatest risk. 

  Las Vegas – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar in South Central Taos County in north central New Mexico, Western Mora County in northeastern New Mexico and Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico. 

* Until 930 PM MDT. At 521 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the northern and central parts of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.50 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.0 inch are possible in the warned area through 630 PM MDT. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Manuelitas Creek, Sapello River, Rio San Jose, Santiago Creek, Rito Cebolla, Rio La Casa, Vigil Creek, Coyote Creek, Mora River, and La Canada del Carro. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation, and other loose materials. HAZARD... Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. IMPACT... Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mora, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, Cleveland, Tierra Monte, La Cueva, Holman, Gascon, Sapello, Chacon, South Carmen, Monte Aplanado, Luceros, Rainsville, Rociada, Manuelitas, Golondrinas, El Turquillo, San Ignacio in Guadalupe County and Guadalupita. * The following highways may be impacted: State Road 94 between Mile Markers 1 and 18. State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6. State Road 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5. State Road 518 between Mile Markers 9 and 47. State Road 434 between Mile Markers 0 and 14. State Road 283 near Mile Marker 13. State Road 105 between Mile Markers 0 and 9. State Road 121 between Mile Markers 0 and 8. Please stay up to date by listening to local radio and television for further information. Local officials may call for evacuations in specific areas with the greatest risk. 

San Miguel County News ReleaseCalf Canyon/ Hermits Peak FireFlood Advisory
 Las Vegas – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for Portions of San Miguel County.* WHAT… Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE... A portion of northeast New Mexico, including the following county, San Miguel.* WHEN... Until 730 PM MDT.* IMPACTS... Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 423 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms near and over Conchas Lake. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. The potential exists for flash flooding to develop.- Some locations that will experience flooding include... Conchas Lake State Park and Conchas Dam.- This includes the following highways... State Road 104 near Mile Marker 51...and between Mile Markers 59 and 65...and near Mile Marker 68...and between Mile Markers 72 and 75.

   San Miguel County – Flash Flood Warning for The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar in Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico... Until 400 PM MDT. 
 

At 1254 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 
  Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Tecolote Creek and Gallinas River drainage areas including Cabo Lucero Creek, Canon Mesteno, Ojitos Frios Creek, Tecolote Creek, Porvenir Canyon, Arroyo Pecos, Agua Zarca and Vegosa Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation, and other loose materials. 
  HAZARD... Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. 
  IMPACT…. Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. 
  *Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Las Vegas, El Porvenir, Montezuma, Storrie Lake State Park, Mineral Hill, Gallinas, San Geronimo, San Pablo and Ojitos Frios. 
  This includes the following highways... State Road 283 between Mile Markers 1 and 12...and near Mile Marker 14. State Road 65 between Mile Markers 1 and 14. State Road 518 between Mile Markers 1 and 9. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 343 and 349. 
  Please stay up to date by listening to local radio and television for further information. Local officials may call for evacuations in specific areas with the greatest risk. 

 Hermits Peak Calf Canyon video update can be viewed by clicking here. 

Crews make progress on suppression repair; forest closures remain in effect as debris flows impact roadways and trails August 1, 2022

Acres: 341,735| Containment: 96% | Total personnel: 403|  Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn | Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass 

Highlights: Containment increased to 96%. Suppression repair work is ongoing, as weather conditions allow. Areas across the fire are experiencing dangerous conditions, such as flooding and debris flows. Residents and visitors are encouraged to review the most current closures at the link below. 
 

Operations: Yesterday, crews were able to make good progress on suppression repair efforts across the fire area, continuing chipping operations, culvert repairs, and mending fences, among other activities. Resources also continue to scout areas and identify work to be completed in the coming days and weeks. 

Crews will continue working on soil stabilization, erosion control, road improvement and other actions until suppression repair is completed. Heavy precipitation is likely to continue causing debris flows in drainages, and washing out roads, which will impede progress. As weather conditions permit, repairs to drainages, road networks, and other identified points will be addressed. 
 

Closures and Restrictions: Area closures remain in effect for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests. These closures are in place for ongoing wildfire suppression repair operations, and to protect the public in the event of debris flow and flash flooding. The wildfire suppression repair operations include, but are not limited to, road repair and stabilization, heavy equipment use, and fire line repair efforts. For the latest Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders information for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, please see the links to each forest’s website below. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/. 
 

Weather: Yesterday, scattered showers and lightning storms moved across the area. Locations from Tecolote Creek to Mineral Hill measured a quarter to an inch of rainfall. Weather systems will continue developing, bringing scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms as well as occasional cloud to ground lightning throughout the early week. Temperatures will remain average to a little below average. 
 

Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: Disaster Assistance Resources: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/| After Wildfire New Mexico Guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/ 

For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.  
 

Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish): https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair  

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636| Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov 

Online Fire Information Resources: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/santafeNF/| nmfireinfo.com |Santa Fe National Forest Twitter | tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe National Forest | Carson National Forest   

Click here to view the  Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Video Update  for July 29, 2022. 

 Containment increases as crews contend with wet conditions
 July 29, 2022 – Calf Canyon Fire Update

 Acres: 341,735| Containment: 94% | Total personnel: 417|Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn | Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass 

 Highlights: Containment increased to 94%. Containment is a measure of line constructed and use of natural barriers around the fire. A fire that reaches 100% containment will eventually be called controlled but does not necessarily mean the fire is out. Controlled means the containment line is holding. Fires can remain controlled for weeks or months while interior pockets continue to smolder or unburned pockets may show heat on satellite images.

Operations: Yesterday, weather continued to impact suppression repair efforts on parts of the burn area. Crews were able to complete repair efforts in Bull Canyon and will continue to scout the Skyline Trail to determine what work is needed to repair the trail. Correction to the Daily Update for Friday, July 29. Crews completed excavator work near NM Highway 63 toward Grass Mountain and will continue north once conditions begin to dry out. Several more days of work are expected south of Monastery. Progress was made on firelines near Gallegos Lookout along with culvert installation near NM Highway 182. Crews also assisted communities near Black Lake, Holman, Ledoux, and Chacon. Suppression repair work consists of chipping, fence repair, road improvements, culvert installation, erosion prevention, soil stabilization, and hazard removal. Closures and Restrictions: Area closures remain in effect for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests. These closures are in place for ongoing wildfire suppression repair operations, and to protect public health and safety in the event of debris flow and flash flooding. For the latest Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders information for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, please see the links to each forest’s website below. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire- restrictions/.

Weather: Yesterday, scattered thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening with northeast movement. Areas from Taos County to Rociada and west of Mora received up to half an inch. Additional storms were isolated over the I-25 corridor and portions of the fire by late afternoon. Occasional cloud to ground lightning and localized flooding of draws and creeks is possible. Scattered to numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast into this weekend with drying early next week. Temperatures will remain average to a little below average into this weekend.

Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: Disaster Assistance Resources: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022- wildfires/| After Wildfire New Mexico Guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/ For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish): https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636| Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov Online Fire Information Resources: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/santafeNF/| nmfireinfo.com |Santa Fe National Forest Twitter | tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe National Forest | Carson National Forest

Thunderstorms and flash flood warnings delay suppression repair efforts as crews remain vigilant and ready to work when conditions permit 
July 27, 2022 – Calf Canyon Fire Update  
 
Acres: 341,735| Containment: 93% | Total personnel: 581 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn | Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass  

 

Highlights: Today, thunderstorms and flash floods continued to pose challenges to suppression repair efforts. Additional resources, including crews and equipment, have been requested to assist as weather allows. 
 

Operations: Yesterday, severe weather continued to impact suppression repair across the fire area, causing crews to return to camp before the end of shift. Based on predicted weather today, crews will remain in camp and monitor weather conditions. Suppression repair activity will resume when weather conditions improve to prevent any additional damage to existing roads and trails. 
 

Heavy rains and thunderstorms will continue impacting drainages, road networks, and slopes, resulting in flooding, debris flows and soft or washed-out roads. While thunderstorm potential will decline later this week and into the weekend, the current monsoonal weather pattern is expected to continue into early August. Assessment and repair work will continue when it is safe to do so, and when weather is favorable to meet suppression and rehabilitation objectives. 
 

Closures and Restrictions: Area closures remain in effect for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests. These closures are in place for ongoing wildfire suppression repair operations, and to protect public health and safety in the event of debris flow and flash flooding. The wildfire suppression repair operations include, but are not limited to, road repair and stabilization, heavy equipment use, and fire line repair efforts. For the latest Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders information for both the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, please see the links to each forest’s website below. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/. 
 

Weather: Yesterday, scattered thunderstorms developed in the afternoon with slow, erratic movements across most of the fire area by midafternoon. Occasional cloud to ground lightning was observed. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding were noted in the stronger storms over several areas within the fire scar and highway corridors. Increased thunderstorm activity remains in the forecast throughout the week with heavy rainfall and very localized flooding/debris flows possible. Temperatures will remain average to a little below average. 

Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: Disaster Assistance Resources: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/| After Wildfire New Mexico Guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/ 

For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.  
 

Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish): https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair  

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636| Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov 

Online Fire Information Resources: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/santafeNF/| nmfireinfo.com |Santa Fe National Forest Twitter | tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe National Forest | Carson National Forest