WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 
Although the red flag warning over the fire area has been removed, increased temperatures and low humidity in the range of 9 to 13 percent will keep fire risks high.  FIRE

OPERATIONS  
Crews will continue to patrol the perimeter of the fire on the northwest side, including the Peralta Canyon area keeping an eye for any heat or smoke in those areas.  There is currently no threat to any structures around the fire.
 
On the west side of the fire, heavy equipment continues suppression repair and local fire crews, along with crews working on the fire, will be patrolling the fire’s perimeter on the eastern and southern sides of the fire. These crews will continue assisting with any needed initial attack that arises across the entire fire area. 

With continued fire weather conditions today, the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three would like to remind the public to be safe with fire and observe all closures and fire restrictions.
 
TEAM TRANSITION 
Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three will be transitioning management of the Cerro Pelado Fire to the New Mexico Incident Management Team 3, a Type 3 team, on Wednesday, June 1st at 6pm. The incoming team will be shadowing the current team today and tomorrow until the transition time.

BAER INFORMATION The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has begun assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/  

CREWS/EQUIPMENT 5 type II hand crews, 12 engines, 10 water tenders, 2 helicopters.     

CLOSURES 
Santa Fe National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices
Carson National Forest Closure order:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices 
Cibola National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
A red flag warning remains over the fire area due to high winds and relative humidity in the single digits. With the high winds forecast today, expect to see increased smoke within the fire perimeter.

FIRE OPERATIONS Crews will continue to patrol the perimeter of the fire on the northwest side, including the Peralta Canyon area, and continue to mop up deep into the interior of the fire perimeter when it’s safe to do so.

Heavy equipment continues suppression repair on the west side of the fire. Patrolling the fire’s perimeter on the eastern and southern sides of the fire will continue.Crews will be assisting with any needed initial attack that arises across the entire fire area.

With critical fire weather continuing today, the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three would like to remind the public to be safe with fire and observe all closures and fire restrictions.

BAER INFORMATION The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has begun assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/

CREWS/EQUIPMENT
4 type II hand crews, 9 engines, 10 water tenders, 2 helicopters.

EVACUATIONS
Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/

CLOSURES

Santa Fe National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices

Carson National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices

Cibola National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 
Although temperatures will be cooler today, a red flag warning remains over the fire area due to winds and relative humidity remaining in the single digits. Isolated fire activity within the perimeter increased yesterday but remained with the fire and all lines held.  Expect to see smoke from the interior as winds continue.

FIRE OPERATIONS  
On the northwest side of the fire, crews will continue to patrol the perimeter and mop up deep into the interior of the fire perimeter when it’s safe to do so.

Hand crews and heavy equipment continue suppression repair on the west side of the fire.  Local and incident resources on the eastern side of the fire will continue to patrol the fire’s perimeter while assisting with any needed initial attack that arises.

Sunday will be another day with red flag warning conditions. With critical fire weather continuing over this holiday weekend, the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three would like to remind the public to be safe with fire and observe all closures and fire restrictions.

BAER INFORMATION 
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has begun assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/ 

CREWS/EQUIPMENT 
7 type II hand crews, 14 engines, 10 water tenders, 4 ambulances, 2 helicopters.  

EVACUATIONS 
Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/  

CLOSURES
Santa Fe National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices

Carson National Forest Closure order:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices

Cibola National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices

 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 
Temperatures will continue to increase over the fire area with relative humidity remaining in the single digits. Fire activity has been minimal along the perimeter. The fire has not spread for several days, even under adverse weather conditions.

FIRE OPERATIONS
The northwest side of the fire, near the Jemez Falls, has completed back haul of fire suppression equipment.  The crews will mop up deep into the interior of the fire perimeter when it’s safe to do so. The section of the fire referred to as “the horseshoe” has been contained increasing containment to 95%
 
Suppression repair continues on the south side of the fire using hand crews, and on the west side of the fire using heavy equipment.  Local and incident resources in the eastern side of the fire will continue to patrol the fire's perimeter while assisting with any needed initial attack that arises. 

Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be Red Flag Warning conditions. With this critical fire weather expected over this holiday weekend, the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three would like to remind the public to be safe with fire and observe all closures and fire restrictions.
 
The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been lifted from over the fire.
 
BAER INFORMATION
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has begun assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/   

CREWS/EQUIPMENT
9 type II hand crews, 14 engines, 1 bulldozer, 10 water tenders, 4 ambulances, 2 helicopters. 

EVACUATIONS
Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/ 
 
CLOSURES
Santa Fe National Forest Closure order:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices
Carson National Forest Closure order:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices
Cibola National Forest Closure order:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices 

 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
 Temperatures will continue to increase over the fire area with lower relative humidity in the single digits. Fire behavior continues to be minimal across the fire area.  

FIRE OPERATIONS
Crews will continue work on the northwest side of the fire near the Jemez Falls area.  The crews will mop up further into the interior of the fires’ edge, some areas 100 feet deep. 
 
Crews and heavy equipment operators will continue doing suppression repair on the south side of the fire.  With all suppression repair work complete, the resources in the northeast and southeast quadrants of the fire will continue to patrol the fires edge. 

The Bandelier National Monument is opening today. Please see their website for current information - www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
 
With critical fire weather expected over this holiday weekend, the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three would like to remind the public to be safe with fire and observe all closures and fire restrictions.
 
BAER INFORMATION
 The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has begun assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/ 

CREWS/EQUIPMENT Twelve type II hand crews, 18 engines, 1 bulldozer, 9 water tenders, 3 ambulances, 2 helicopters.  

 EVACUATIONS Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/  
 
CLOSURES 
Santa Fe National Forest Closure order:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices
Carson National Forest Closure order: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices 
Cibola National Forest Closure order:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 
There will be warmer weather over the fire area today with sunny skies in the morning. There is zero percent chance of precipitation, and the maximum temperature will reach into the low 80’s.  Relative humidity will be in the low teens. Southwest winds are forecast. Fire behavior continues to be minimal across the fire area.  

FIRE OPERATIONS  
On the northwest side of the fire outside of the Jemez Falls area, crews will be continuing to mop up further into the interior of the fires’ edge. 
 
On the south side of the fire, crews and heavy equipment operators will continue doing suppression repair. All chipping of the trees and brush has been completed.  The northeast and southeast quadrants of the fire are looking good. All suppression repair work is complete and resources in these areas will continue to patrol the fires edge.     

The Bandelier National Monument remains closed. The website shows plans of opening to the public soon. Please see their website for current information - www.nps.gov/band/index.htm  

BAER INFORMATION 
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has established a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team to begin the assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/   

CREWS/EQUIPMENT Eleven type II hand crews, 17 engines, 1 bulldozer, 10 water tenders, 4 ambulances, 2 helicopters.     

EVACUATIONS Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/  
 
CLOSURES 
Santa Fe National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices

Carson National Forest Closure order:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices 

Cibola National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices 

 Info Office Hours: 8 am - 8 pm      Phone: 505-312-4593

Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire 

Acreage: 45,605 acres

Containment: 92%

Total Personnel: 575 total personnel                        

    WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 

Milder weather today with sunny skies in the morning. There is zero percent chance of precipitation and maximum temperature between 64 - 74 degrees.  Relative humidity will be in the low teens. North winds are forecast to be 5-8 mph shifting to a west wind 5 - 9 mph in the afternoon. Fire behavior continues to be minimal. 

FIRE OPERATIONS  

Crews will continue suppression work in the northwest part of fire near the communication towers and will work to finish removing unnecessary equipment.    

Chipping operations continue along the southern end of the fire and crews are patrolling the line for areas of heat and continuing suppression repair operations.  

Crews finished removing all the structure wrap and equipment from Bandelier National Monument. The Bandelier National Monument remains closed. Please see their website for current information - www.nps.gov/band/index.htm 

BAER INFORMATION 

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has established a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team to begin the assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire. Information and resources can be found on the Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER assessment InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8118/ 

CREWS/EQUIPMENT 

 1 Type 1 hand crew, 12 Type II hand crews, 21 engines, 2 dozers, 14 water tenders, 4 ambulances, 2 helicopters.  

EVACUATIONS 

Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/  

CLOSURES  

Santa Fe National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices 

Carson National Forest Closure order:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices  

Cibola National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices  

Air quality: Information on air quality is at New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking: https://nmtracking.org/fire , and an interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Fire Restrictions: The Santa Fe, Carson and Cibola National Forests have implemented forest closures due to the extreme fire danger. Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect for the Santa Fe National Forest, which prohibits all campfires and other hazardous activities. Due to ongoing fire threats, Sandoval County will not issue burn permits. Stage III Fire Restrictions are in effect for Pueblo de Cochiti and Los Alamos.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): There is a flight restriction over the fire area and drones are also prohibited. Temporary Flight Restrictions 

Info Office Hours: 8 am - 8 pm      Phone: 505-312-4593
 

Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire 

Acreage: 45,605 acres

Containment: 85%

Total Personnel: 558 total personnel                        

  WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 

Temperatures will cool off a little today, with highs approaching 65 degrees and relative humidity staying in the double digits of 15-20%. Winds are forecast to be 5-17mph gusting to 25mph. Fire behavior continues to be minimal but east of the fire there is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon that could produce gusty outflow winds affecting the area. 

FIRE OPERATIONS  

Suppression work in the northwest part of the fire near the communication towers continues and crews will work to finish removing unnecessary equipment.   

Crews will continue to remove hose, pumps, fittings and other equipment from along Hwy 4 and the 289 road.  Suppression repair work and chipping operations also continue along the 289 road. 

Suppression repair continues along the southern end of the fire and crews are patrolling the line for areas of heat and finishing up chipping operations. 

Crews finished removing all the structure wrap and equipment from Bandelier National Monument. 

Night division had their final shift last night and will be moving into the day shift to assist crews on other areas of the fire. 

CREWS/EQUIPMENT 

 1 Type 1 hand crew, 10 Type II hand crews, 25 engines,      3 dozers, 15 water tenders, 4 ambulances, 2 helicopters. 

EVACUATIONS 

Sandoval County: https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/fire-alerts/  

CLOSURES  

Santa Fe National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices 

Carson National Forest Closure order:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices  

Cibola National Forest Closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cibola/alerts-notices  

Air quality: Information on air quality is at New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking: https://nmtracking.org/fire , and an interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Fire Restrictions: The Santa Fe, Carson and Cibola National Forests have implemented forest closures due to the extreme fire danger. Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect for the Santa Fe National Forest, which prohibits all campfires and other hazardous activities. Due to ongoing fire threats, Sandoval County will not issue burn permits. Stage III Fire Restrictions are in effect for Pueblo de Cochiti and Los Alamos.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): There is a flight restriction over the fire area and drones are also prohibited. Temporary Flight Restrictions 

Info Office Hours: 8 am - 8 pm      Phone: 505-312-4593

Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire 

Acreage: 45,605 acres

Containment: 85%

Total Personnel: 637 total personnel

Info Office Hours: 8 am - 8 pm      Phone: 505-312-4593

Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire 
 
 

Acreage: 45,605 acres
 
Containment: 81%
 
Total Personnel: 607 total personnel