Acres: 341,735| Containment: 78% | Total personnel: 1,423|
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: The entire Camino Real Ranger District and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District will remain closed as firefighters continue to work on the fire and post-fire flooding issues. Last night’s community meeting recording is available at: www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak. The next community meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook, Monday, June 27 at 6 p.m.   

North Zone (SWIMT3): Firefighters continue to work within the fire area by chipping vegetation, fixing fences, removing wood to be distributed later, and collecting equipment no longer needed. In Chacon, firefighters have installed a culvert to assist with forecasted rains. Firefighters are moving heavy equipment out of Holman and Cleveland due to the expected weather. Resource numbers will continue to fluctuate as firefighters time out and as resources are released to other incidents

South Zone (SWIMT5): Yesterday, an aerial infrared flight detected no heat around the fire perimeter, with only a few isolated interior heat sources remaining on the western flank in the Pecos Wilderness. There was smoldering in a few pockets where large logs continue to burn to ash. Crews were able to complete additional suppression repair work during the break from thunderstorms and rain. The containment percentage increased on the existing fireline in the Hamilton Mesa area. Crews assisted our state and federal partners by rescuing 183 Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout from a waterway within the burn area. There is potential this weekend for intense thunderstorms and widespread rain showers with the potential for flash flooding. Today, crews will monitor and assess conditions while continuing suppression repair and moving equipment before the expected weather arrives.

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 combine with a cold front moving across the area to generate showers and thunderstorms beginning Saturday afternoon. Precipitation, moderate to heavy at times, will continue off and on through Sunday and into Monday. Flooding is possible  

Closures and Restrictions: The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure order covering the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest and Camino Rael Ranger District of the Carson National Forest remains 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 |

Acres: 341,735| Containment: 72% | Total personnel: 1,464|
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: An area below Hamilton Mesa was filled in due to more accurate mapping, resulting in an acreage increase of 264 acres.
Aerial scouting on Thursday revealed three to four small, isolated smoke plumes on the south zone.  Conditions for fire transmission are limited to smoldering in pockets of dense downed timber.  The next community update will be livestreamed via Facebook tonight at 6 p.m. at www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak, where the recorded version will be available shortly after 7pm.  Although most of the Santa Fe National Forest opened this morning at 8 a.m., the entire Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District will remain closed as firefighters continue to work on the fire and post-fire flooding issues. 

North Zone (SWIMT3): Crews continue to use masticators to rid debris created from the indirect fire lines and haul out logs. They are working with archaeologists to ensure cultural sites are not impacted during road repair.  Drying conditions yesterday and today provide opportunities to complete work on contingency fuel breaks, suppression repair,  and burned area emergency response (BAER) work. Although drier conditions are forecast for today, rains may return over the weekend.

South Zone (SWIMT5): Isolated heat sources may be sheltered enough to survive the accumulation of rain over the past five days. The overall strategy today is to minimize impacts to communities through suppression repair work along the Highway 63 corridor. This includes Tres Lagunas, Tererro, Davis Creek, Grass Mountain summer home area, Cowles, Iron Gate and Geronimo. Strategic planning continues for the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed and western Pecos Wilderness. Repair work is being completed to protect soils from erosion. Crews will work to complete as much work as possible before another weather event comes in. Fire-weakened trees, possible flash flooding, and smoldering tree stumps are just a few of the dangers in the area. All remaining evacuations in the south zone have been lifted.

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: Drier and warmer conditions continue today. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible over higher terrain both afternoons but coverage is expected to be limited once again. Looking ahead to the weekend, the next surge of monsoonal moisture will arrive on Saturday bringing renewed chances for moderate to locally heavy rain into early next week. Debris flow and flooding threats are high Saturday through Monday.

Closures and Restrictions: The Santa Fe and Carson National Forests lifted Stage 3 fire restrictions for most of their districts today at 8 a.m. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires closure order covering the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest remains 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 |

Acres: 341,471| Containment: 72% | Total personnel: 1,572| 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

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
June 22, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM  

Acres: 341,471
Containment: 72%
Total personnel: 1,852 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: Firefighting resources are working in coordination with local county emergency management to be prepared to respond to heightened flood and debris flow danger in fire scarred areas. Officials are encouraging residents to utilize their county’s emergency flood evacuation warning system and interactive map to stay alert in this dynamic environment. The interactive flood risk map is available at www.tinyurl.com/calfcanyonfloodmap. Sandbags are being made daily and are available to residents in each county. To locate sandbags in your area, contact your county law enforcement. The next community update will be livestreamed via Facebook this Friday, August 24, at 6pm.

North Zone (SWIMT1): With the increase of monsoonal activity, firefighters have been strategically staged around the North Zone ready to respond to increased fire activity as well as any flooding or debris flows. Rapid response teams are staged in Taos, Mora, and Angel Fire. Fire behavior is creeping and smoldering in heavy timber along the western edge. This activity will continue for some time and will produce visible smoke when temperatures rise and there is a reduction in moisture in these areas. Forest System Roads that were planned for use as contingency fire lines continue to be repaired and reinforced. Southwest Incident Management Team 1 will transition command of the North Zone to Southwest Incident Management Team 3 tomorrow at 7 a.m.

South Zone (SWIMT5): Yesterday, widespread showers kept fire behavior at a minimum. Large logs and dead standing trees will continue to smolder. Fuel moistures are high and expected to continue to rise as the forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms through the week. Today, crews may continue suppression repair work and move heavy equipment if weather permits. Due to the risk of flood events, crews will work in the safest areas and monitor conditions.  

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: Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue off and on through the morning with an additional one-half to one inch of precipitation expected. Locally higher amounts are possible at higher elevations. Temperatures will trend up a few degrees from yesterday with minimum humidity values approximately 10% lower as somewhat drier air begins to move in by the afternoon. 

Closures and Restrictions: All National Forests in New Mexico have closures or restrictions in place due to extreme fire danger. 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 |  
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 21, 2022 San Miguel/ Mora County News Release
Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire Flash Flood Warning

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 5:00 PM MDT.
 
Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated moderate to locally heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.45 inches of rain have fallen since 11 am in the Gallinas Creek and Tecolote Creek watersheds. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
 
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Gallinas Creek and Gallinas River drainage area including 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, Romeroville, Gallinas, Mineral Hill, 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. State Road 104 between Mile Markers 1 and 4. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 339 and 352.

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
June 21, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM 

Acres: 341,471
Containment: 72% 
Total personnel: 1,913
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: The high probability of heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday will likely lead to flash floods and debris flows in fire scarred areas, drainages, identified flood zones, and even normally dry washes. Roads, bridges, and culverts may be damaged or destroyed by major floods and debris flows. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, please visit https://www.weather.gov/abq/ for current conditions. If confronted with an area of flooding be prepared to seek higher ground and to wait out the event.  Do not drive into a flooded roadway.  Stay tuned to local radio and television stations for updated emergency messaging. An interactive flood risk map is available at www.tinyurl.com/calfcanyonfloodmap.

North Zone (SWIMT1): What little active fire remains is limited to creeping and smoldering in heavy fuel types such as downed trees. Work continues to establish a contingency line such as the one located north of the western edge of the perimeter where there is still active fire and some hot spots smoldering in the Pecos drainage. These heavy fuels will continue to smolder and burn for some time, even with significant rains. Gravel has been added to soft spots in roads along the contingency line that travels from Pot Creek through Puertocito to the Luna Fire burn scar. Suppression repair continues across the zone.  Rapid response teams are staged in Mora and Taos to respond to new fire starts or flooding/debris flows.  Due to heavy rainfall forecast, many crews will be staged safely for strategic response if needed.

South Zone (SWIMT5): A fourth consecutive day of afternoon clouds and rain has reduced fire behavior on the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires. Isolated heat sources are expected to smolder and creep in the Pecos River, Rio Mora, and Bear Creek area. Forecasted precipitation will further reduce fire behavior. Air Support may be limited today due to weather conditions. Crews will continue to move heavy equipment to pavement or other hard surfaces as weather conditions allow. Two Task Forces have been established to assist the counties with potential debris removal on roads from flooding in impacted areas. Monsoon moisture is predicted over the fire area for the next several days. 

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: Rain should begin during the morning hours and persist much of the day, with short breaks from time to time. Widespread thunderstorms are not expected but rain rates could be moderate to locally heavy at times, Total rainfall accumulation will likely exceed one inch at higher elevations with locally higher amounts. Lower elevations are expected to receive one-half to one inch of precipitation. Persistent precipitation and cloud cover will result in temperatures 5 to 15 degrees cooler than Monday and minimum relative humidity values remaining over 50 percent.  

Closures and Restrictions: All National Forests in New Mexico have closures or restrictions in place due to extreme fire danger. 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 |www.tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF |  

 
 

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
June 20, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM 

Acres: 341,471
Containment: 72% 
Total personnel: 2,519 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: Monsoonal moisture continues to move across the fire area, moderating fire activity but posing the risk of flash floods and debris flow in areas that have been destabilized by fire activity. An interactive flood risk map can be found at www.tinyurl.com/calfcanyonfloodmap. Debris flows are different from normal flash floods due to the amount of rock, ash, and other debris loosened within recent fire scars. Several areas within the fire perimeter are at high risk for flash flooding and debris flow. Be aware of your surroundings and watch for weather and flood alerts.  
 
Operations: 
 
North Zone (SWIMT1): Today’s forecast calls for continued rain over the fire area.  With the moisture, the team will evaluate the ability to continue contingency line and suppression repair activities in a safe manner and conduct actions when appropriate.  As smoldering and creeping fire will persist, especially in the large heavy fuels, the rapid response task force remains in place ready to respond to potential initial attack or in the event of a flash flood/debris flow.  

South Zone (SWIMT5): Fire behavior was minimal yesterday due to higher humidity and rain in the area, and no changes are expected today as larger logs and dead standing trees continue to smolder. Operations will continue to be limited as moisture is expected throughout the week. Crews will be moving heavy equipment into areas to stage or release depending on the needs for the fire. Some equipment may remain in place to prevent damage to wet roads. The team continues to monitor changing weather conditions and plan for what may come next. Residents in San Miguel County can sign up for text message notifications by texting SMCNOTIFY to 67283 for evacuation and other important information.  

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: Fire weather conditions will remain moderated but minimum relative humidity values will be about 10 to 15 percent lower than yesterday. Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by late morning and continue through the afternoon and evening hours. Precipitation will be widely scattered and not all areas will receive wetting rain.  

Closures and Restrictions: All National Forests in New Mexico have closures or restrictions in place due to extreme fire danger. 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: Interactive flood and debris flow map: www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak 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: Land owners within the fire area can complete this survey for assistance with suppression repair on their property: 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 |www.tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF |  



  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
June 20, 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 IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Flash Flooding on burn scar areas for the Hermit`s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire perimeter.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Estancia Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area and Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood. In east centralNew Mexico, Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe Metro Area, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio GrandeValley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Northeast Highlands. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
June 19, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM

Acres: 341,424
Containment: 72%
Total personnel: 2,409 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: Lower temperatures, higher humidity, and precipitation on some parts of the fire have moderated fire behavior. Crews continue to monitor for heat and reposition in preparation for expected rain across the fire area. The risk of flash floods and debris flows will continue to increase over the next few days. The public is urged to remain alert and aware for warnings issued for their communities.  

Operations: 

North Zone (SWIMT1): The team is adjusting tactics and staffing throughout the zone to appropriately respond to current fire conditions. Crews will continue to monitor for areas of heat. Suppression repair crews continue to make good progress in the northeast and eastern areas of the zone, but work has slowed due to the threat of debris flows, rain, and lightning. Current conditions across the zone will remain moist, with smoldering and creeping fire behavior. The flash flood/debris flow threat is of great concern and will increase over the next several days. Early Saturday morning, two new fires were detected on the northeast side of Picuris Peak near Forest Road 114. Helicopter and engine crews responded and suppressed both fires quickly. All fire evacuation levels for Mora and Taos Counties have been removed. 

South Zone (SWIMT5): Fire behavior remained light yesterday due to higher humidity and increased cloud cover. Helicopters dropped 28,500 gallons of water yesterday to cool down hot spots along the western uncontained area. Chances for wetting rain will increase throughout today, with the potential for flash flooding. Because of the increased rain and thunderstorms, air operations may be limited. They will continue to drop water until the rain or thunderstorms causes them to be grounded. Crews will be prepared to move equipment from El Barro Peaks and Barillas Peak in advance of predicted weather. Existing road closures and evacuation levels remain in the fire area.  

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 region. The trough currently over southern California will move eastward bringing increased chance of showers and thunderstorms. Once again, locally heavy rain will be possible with the stronger storms along with gusty winds and lightning. High relative humidity and cloud cover will continue to moderate fire weather concerns. 

Closures and Restrictions: All National Forests in New Mexico have closures or restrictions in place due to extreme fire danger. 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: Interactive flood and debris flow map: www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak 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: Landowners within the fire area can complete this survey for assistance with suppression repair on their property: 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 |   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
June 18, 2022 Taos County Sheriff - Evacuation Update
 
TAOS COUNTY – As of Saturday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m., the following Ready-Set-Go changes will go into effect for Taos County. The community of 73 Corridor (Llano, Rodarte, Llano Largo) will be downgraded and removed from fire evacuation status.
 
Please be advised that Wildland Fire Modules will continue to monitor and patrol the fire perimeter along the western edge from Ripley Peak south to Serpent Lake. Also in the west, dozers and heavy equipment are making good progress improving roads and control lines.
 
Residents of Taos and Mora Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

Respectfully,

Jerry L. Hogrefe
Taos County Sheriff