UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

CARSON NATIONAL FOREST CAMINO REAL RANGER DISTRICT

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the road and within the area (“Restricted Area”) described in this Order and as depicted on the attached map, all within the Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest:

1.           Going into or being upon the Restricted Area. 36 C.F.R. § § 261.52(e) and 261.53(e).

2.           Using a motor vehicle on the road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(a).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1.           Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.

2.           Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3.           Residents using roads in the Restricted Area to the extend necessary to access their private property.

RESTRICTED AREA AND ROAD DESCRIBED

As shown in the map at Exhibit A, the Restricted Area contains all National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the boundary starting at the intersection of the National Forest boundary and Highway 76, 1/2 miles south of Truchas, then following north along Highway 76 to the Forest boundary south of Chamisal, then following the Forest boundary southeast then north to where it reconnects with Highway 75, then following Highway 75 east then north to the intersection of State Road 518 at the Rock Wall, then from the Rock Wall following north along State Road 518 to its intersection with National Forest System Road (FR) 437, then following in a general northeastern direction along FR 437 to US Highway 64 near Valle Escondido (FR 437 is closed to motorized use but open for nonmotorized use only), then following US Highway 64 east to FR 5, then following FR 5 to the Forest boundary near Angel Fire, then following the Forest boundary from Angel Fire south to the State Road 518, then continuing to follow the Forest boundary west back to the point of beginning at the intersection of the Forest boundary and Highway 76, south of Truchas.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is for wildfire suppression repair operations. These operations include but are not limited to hazard tree felling, road repair and stabilization, heavy equipment use and fire rehabilitation

 

efforts and to protect public health and safety in the event of debris flow and flash flooding in the Restricted Area.

IMPLEMENTATION

1.           This Order will be effective on July 5, 2022, at 08:00 a.m.., and shall remain in effect until

August 31, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

2.           A map identifying the Restricted Area, including the road restriction, is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.

3.           Any violation of the prohibitions in this Order is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for individuals, and $10,000.00 for organizations and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581(b)(7)).

4.           Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Camino Real Ranger District located in Penasco, NM, telephone number 575-587-2255, and at the Carson National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Taos, NM, telephone number 575-758-6200.

5.           This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.

 

Done at Taos, New Mexico this

 

29th

 

day of June, 2022.

 

 Digitally signed by JAMES DURAN Date: 2022.06.29 07:22:43 -06'00'

JAMES D. DURAN

Forest Supervisor Carson National Forest 

Acres: 341,735| Containment: 93% | Total personnel: 725| 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: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass

Highlights A Community Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. will be livestreamed on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak.  Closure orders remain in place on the Camino Real Ranger District on the Carson National Forest and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest as firefighters continue to work on suppression repair across the entire fire area.  Fire containment remains at 93% because a western section of the fire located in the Pecos Wilderness is too rugged and steep to be accessible.  

North Zone (SWIMT3):  As weather conditions allow, firefighters continue with suppression operations by repairing fences, chipping brush, leveling parking areas used by fire vehicles and equipment, and removing debris from roadways and waterways around Mora, Holman, Guadalupita, Chacon, along NM Highways 518 and 434 corridors, and other areas. Firefighters are also creating documentation of needed repair information for future operations. Firefighters assigned to the incident are available to respond to any new fire starts within the north zone fire area. Fire resources will continue to be released from the incident due to the reduction in fire activity.

South Zone (GBIMT7): Minimal rain allowed for a productive day as resources on the west side of the fire continued to repair hand and dozer line. Excavators in the southern portion of the fire area remain busy repairing dozer line. In the east, a 20-person hand crew along with various other overhead positions are working to scout, validate, approve, and repair areas that have been identified through the ‘Suppression Repair Form.’ Personnel continue to scout areas across the fire and will work on repair when safe to access.

Evacuations: For updated evacuation information from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires: www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak. The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM. For disaster assistance resources, visit: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/.

Weather: Monsoonal moisture will remain in place over the area through much of the upcoming week, although to a lesser extent than in recent days. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible each day this week. The overall threat for widespread flooding and debris flow remains low, but would increase greatly should a strong, slow moving storm move over a high severity burn scar area.

Closures and Restrictions: The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders covering the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest and Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest remain in place. To learn more about these closures and restrictions, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdy5y99r. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/.

After Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: After Wildfire New Mexico guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon Fire Burned Area Emergency Response information https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/. NM State EOC: 1-800-432 2080.

Suppression Repair Property Survey: https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair

Smoke: An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

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

Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF | Carson NF

Acres: 341,735| Containment: 93% | Total personnel: 727|
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: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass

Highlights A Community Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. will be livestreamed on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak.  Closure orders remain in place on the Camino Real Ranger District on the Carson National Forest and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest as firefighters continue to work on suppression repair across the entire fire area.  Fire containment remains at 93% because a western section of the fire located in the Pecos Wilderness is too rugged and steep to be accessible. 

North Zone (SWIMT3):   Firefighters in the Pot Creek area continue constructing rolling dips on Forest Road 418 to prevent soil erosion. Suppression repair work, including chipping brush, repairing cut fences, leveling areas where equipment was parked, and constructing runoff water bars, continues around Mora, Holman, Guadalupita, Chacon, along NM Highways 518 and 434 corridors, and other areas.  A repair group comprised of three hand crews, engines, and heavy equipment continue to clean debris from culverts and drainage ditches. Firefighters assigned to the incident are available to respond to any new fire starts within the north zone fire area.

South Zone (GBIMT7): Yesterday, crews were able to access and repair dozer line on the southwest corner of the fire. Excavators continue to repair and rehabilitate dozer line on the southern portion of the fire. Resources were able to repair dozer line near Chavez Trail. Weather is preventing access to the higher elevations. Due to current and predicted weather, fire managers are working to shift resources to the eastern portion of the fire to focus on suppression repair on private land.

Evacuations: For updated evacuation information from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires: www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak. The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM. For disaster assistance resources, visit: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/.

Weather: Monsoonal moisture will remain in place over the area through much of the upcoming week. The best opportunity for widespread showers and thunderstorms is today, but isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible each day. The overall threat for widespread flooding and debris flow will be low but increases significantly if a strong, slow-moving storm moves over a high-severity burn scar area.

Closures and Restrictions: The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders covering the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest and Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest remain in place. To learn more about these closures and restrictions, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdy5y99r. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/.

After Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: After Wildfire New Mexico guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon Fire Burned Area Emergency Response information https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/.

Suppression Repair Property Survey: https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair

Smoke: An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

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

Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF | Carson NF 

Las Vegas – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar in Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico until 3:45 PM MDT.

 

At 1249 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen.

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... 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 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.

 

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James T. Murray, PIO | jamest.murray@state.nm.us |

Acres: 341,735| Containment: 93% | Total personnel: 890|
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: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass

Highlights: A Community Meeting being hosted on Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. will be livestreamed on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak. A forest closure remains in place within the Camino Real Ranger District on the Carson National Forest and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest because firefighters continue to work on suppression repair across the entire fire area.

North Zone (SWIMT3): Firefighters are working in the Santa Barbara trailhead and Trampas area assessing repair work needed from dozer lines created in the Penasco, Trampas, and Truchas drainages. In Pot Creek, firefighters are creating rolling dips for road repair used to prevent soil erosion. Firefighters are also repairing roads by laying down surface gravel to improve drainage and prevent soil erosion. Fire crews are cleaning up the area where fire vehicles were parked south of Angel Fire near a Forest Road right off NM Highway 434 to erase the footprint and are assessing any future needs for repair.  In Osha Pass, firefighters are also assessing needs for future repair work. Suppression repair work including chipping and fixing fences is happening in Mora, Holman, Guadalupita, Chacon, along the NM Highway 518 and 434 corridors, and in other areas as well.  A repair group comprised of 125 firefighters, which includes 3 handcrews, engines, and heavy equipment, are cleaning debris from ditches and are available to respond to any new fire starts within the fire area.

South Zone (GBIMT7): Crews and heavy equipment were able to work on repair of dozer and handline on the west and southern sides of the fire for the first part of the day. As weather moved in yesterday, resources were pulled from the repair work for their safety and to avoid any additional resource damage. Repair work on hand and dozer lines will continue today as weather conditions allow. Resources are continuing to scout areas across the fire and will begin repair work when the area is safe to access.

Evacuations: For updated evacuation information from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires: www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak. The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM. For disaster assistance resources, visit: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/.

Weather: With monsoonal moisture remaining in place the next few days, additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected. Given the moisture in place, the threat for debris flow and flash flooding will be moderate on today and slight on tomorrow. By early next week, the overall threat for widespread flooding and debris flows is low but remains more likely in the event a strong storm moves over high intensity burn scar areas.

Closures and Restrictions: The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders covering the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest and Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest remain in place. To learn more about these closures and restrictions, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdy5y99r. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/.

After Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: After Wildfire New Mexico guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon Fire Burned Area Emergency Response information https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/.

Suppression Repair Property Survey: https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair

Smoke: An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

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

Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF | Carson NF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2022

San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire

Flash Flood Warning

Mora – 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 until 3:00 PM MDT.

12:00 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the northern portion of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Burn Scar, mainly west of a Mora to Holman to Tres Ritos line. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar. 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-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, Holman, Cleveland, Morphy Lake State Park, Ledoux, Chacon, ascon, La Cueva, Monte Aplanado, South Carmen, El Turquillo and Luceros.

This includes the following highways State Road 94 between Mile Markers 10 and 18. State Road 518 between Mile Markers 22 and 47. State Road 434 between Mile Markers 0 and 11. State Road 283 near Mile Marker 13. State Road 105 between Mile Markers 7 and 9. State Road 121 between Mile Markers 0 and 8.

This includes the following streams and drainages Jara Creek, La, Sparks Creek, Canada del Carro, La, Canada de los Maes, La, Jicarita Creek, Alamitos Creek, Cebolla, Rito, East Fork Rio Santa Barbara, Piedra Creek, Agua, Encinal Creek, Mora River, orth Fork Rio la Casa, Casa, Rio la, Pueblo, Rio, San Jose, Rito, Oso, Rito del, Angostura, Rito, Into Manuelitas Creek, Valdez, Rio, Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara, Cañoncito Creek, Lovatos, Cañada lo, Cueva, Cañada de l, Maestas Creek and Coyote Creek.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2022

San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire

Flood Watch

Las Vegas/ Mora – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flood Watch for The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar for Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING.

*            WHAT... Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially over and below the Cerro Pelado, Cooks Peak and Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scars.

*            WHERE... Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands.

*            WHEN... Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

*            IMPACTS... Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Dangerous debris flows are possible. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

*            ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Heavy rain from slow moving storms will be capable of producing 1-2" rainfall amounts over the Cerro Pelado, Cooks Peak, and Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scars in less than one hour. This type of rainfall would produce dangerous flash flooding including potential debris flow.

Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers.

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James T. Murray, PIO | jamest.murray@state.nm.us | 

Acres: 341,735| Containment: 93% | Total personnel: 986| 
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: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass 

Highlights: A Community Meeting will be hosted on Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. will be livestreamed on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak. The Camino Real Ranger District on the Carson National Forest and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest remain closed as firefighters continue to work on suppression repair across the entire fire area.    North Zone (SWIMT3): Due to drying conditions on roadways, firefighters were able to remove heavy equipment from the fire area that are no longer needed. Road repair operations include creating inverted rolling dips to prevent soil erosion. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is being used for reconnaissance missions to view the uncontained western fire perimeter that is unsafe to access by ground. The flight confirmed that there has not been any new fire growth in this area. Suppression repair operations, such as chipping and fixing fences are occurring in Mora, Holman, Guadalupita, Chacon, along the NM Highway 518 and 434 corridors, and in other areas as well. Firefighters will continue to assist with any new fire starts in the area of the fire.    South Zone (GBIMT7): Fire managers flew the fire today observing minimal heat and visible smoke. Plans are in place if fire activity increases. Handline repair continues on the west side of the fire with the majority of the work in the Geronimo area. This work will move into the higher elevations as weather conditions allow. Heavy equipment is continuing to repair dozer line on the southern end of the fire. Resources continue to scout areas across the fire and will begin repair work when the area is safe to access.  Evacuations: For updated evacuation information from the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires: www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak. The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM. For disaster assistance resources, visit: https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/.   Weather: Monsoonal moisture will continue to increase over northern New Mexico over the next few days. This will result in increasing potential for showers and thunderstorms which will continue off and on into early next week. Overall, the threat for widespread flooding and debris flows is low but remains more likely in the event a strong storm moves over high intensity burn scar areas.   Closures and Restrictions: The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure orders covering the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest and Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest remain in place. To learn more about these closures and restrictions, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdy5y99r. Information related to fire restrictions across public and private land can be found at: https://nmfireinfo.com/fire-restrictions/.  After Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: After Wildfire New Mexico guide: https://www.afterwildfirenm.org/| Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon Fire Burned Area Emergency Response information https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8104/.  Suppression Repair Property Survey: https://www.tinyurl.com/suppressionrepair   Smoke: An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.  Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636| Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov   Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF | Carson NF 

June 30, 2022 - 8:00 pm

FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED EARLIER TODAY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 10:45 PM (June 30, 2022)

AFFECTED AREAS NOW INCLUDE SOUTHEASTERN TAOS COUNTY, WESTERN MORA COUNTY AND NORTHWESTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY

Please see attached announcement that was issued earlier today.  

Mora –The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flash Flood Warning for The Hermits Peak- Calf Canyon burn scar in Southwestern Mora County in northeastern New Mexico and Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.

Flash Flood Warning for The Hermits Peak burn scar in Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico until 6:30 PM MDT.

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the northern two thirds of the Hermits Peak Burn Scar. 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the northern two thirds of the Hermits Peak Burn Scar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Hermits Peak Burn Scar.

Locations that may 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, and Guadalupita. This includes the following highways... 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.

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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.
 
Travis Martinez, PIO  Travis.Martinez@state.nm.us  505-617-5900

 

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