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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Daily Update for June 6 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Mon, 06/06/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires June 6, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM

Highlights: The fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness remains a high priority. In addition, mop-up, patrol, and suppression repair activities will continue to occur around the fire perimeter. Crews and heavy equipment will be working to repair dozer and hand line constructed during active suppression by breaking down dirt berms, naturalizing firelines and placing woody debris over the newly repaired lines to minimize erosion.

Operations: North Zone (PNW2): Yesterday firefighters continued construction of contingency lines from the northwestern flank of the fire perimeter at Ripley Point west to Peñasco and down to Santa Barbara Road. Wildland Fire Modules have scouted routes to build fireline toward the Rio de las Truchas to tie into the Borrego Fire burn scar and South Zone operations. Fire managers have planned the construction of this contingency fireline to protect the communities of El Valle and Truchas. While these communities are still several miles from the fire area, fire managers will continue to find ways to protect values at risk until the fire is contained. Work continues today on the fuel break around Pot Creek, from NM Highway 518 to just east of Black Mesa. This is an approximately 300- feet-wide strategic fuel break southwest of Angel Fire to protect communities along NM Highway 64. Fuel breaks like this are constructed to help firefighters protect values at risk from fire activity in the area. Hotshot crews along the NM Highway 518 corridor up to Chacon will continue mop-up operations along the fire perimeter to achieve containment. On the eastern side of the fire perimeter south of Lucero, firefighters and heavy equipment will continue fire suppression work to repair and naturalize firelines constructed during active suppression.

South Zone (SWIMT2): Hundreds of firefighters are working along the NM Highway 63 corridor and in the Pecos Wilderness. The fire is most active around Spring Mountain, Bear Creek, and the Trampas Fire (2002) burn scar. Firefighters continue to prep and strengthen control lines from the Iron Gate Campground to Beatty’s Cabin. They have also laid several miles of hose along this section to pump and utilize water if necessary. From Beatty’s Cabin north, crews are working on handline to the divide where it will tie in with the North Zone. A control line is also being constructed from the Hamilton Mesa Trail east to the Trampas Fire burn scar just below the confluence of the Rio Valdez and Rio Mora. Highly coordinated, strategic firing operations will continue over several days to slow and stop fire spread. Around Upper and Lower Colonias and Bull Canyon, crews are identifying repair work to be done and have begun chipping operations. Suppression repair remains the focus on the south and east sides of the fire, where crews are chipping and spreading slash, closing dozer lines, reseeding, and putting in erosion control measures. Initial attack crews remain ready to address any new fire starts should they occur.

Evacuations: To view real-time evacuation information around the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, visit: tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map. The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM

Weather: Continued warm and dry conditions are forecasted today with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s with winds out of the west between 15-25 mph. The relative humidity is forecasted for 15-35% as we begin transitioning toward a possibility for thunderstorms mid-week.

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/.

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

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Daily Update for June 5 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
June 5, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM

Acres: 317,571 | Containment: 65% | Total personnel: 2,843 |

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: Smoke will be more visible around Spring Mountain and Bear Creek in the South Zone over the next several days. This is due to warmer temperatures, lower relative humidity, and higher winds. Strategic firing operations will also produce additional smoke. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

North Zone (PNW2): Crews continued their focus on the northern flank of the fire yesterday, patrolling and securing the perimeter. In coordination with South Zone fire managers, crews have been constructing contingency lines south of Peñasco. Today, work will continue on fireline construction to protect the communities of El Valle and Truchas. While these communities are still several miles from the fire area, fire managers will continue to find ways to protect values at risk until the fire is contained. North of the fire perimeter above NM Highway 518 and Chacon, firefighters have completed the contingency line from the Amole fire scar (2019), through the Sardinas Canyon (2018) and Luna (2020) fire scars. Additionally, work will continue on a strategic fuel break north of the contingency line and southwest of Angel Fire. Crews have been working on this fuel break for several days with over 60 pieces of equipment including feller bunchers, skidders, dozers and graders to remove trees and brush to create an area void of vegetation that could be used as a fireline in the future, if needed. Logs will be moving off the forest and log truck traffic will be traveling on NM Highway 434 up to NM Highway 64 through Angel Fire. The construction of this fuel break will continue for the next several days.

South Zone (SWIMT2): Extensive, coordinated work continues in the Pecos Wilderness, where the fire is most active. Firefighters are prepping and strengthening lines from the Iron Gate Campground to Beatty’s Cabin and north to the divide. Around Spring Mountain, strategic firing operations will continue in segments over the next several days to reduce fuels between the fire and the control lines. These operations aim to slow and stop fire progression in a strategic manner. Structure protection crews continue to strengthen control lines and remove flammable materials and fuels from around homes and infrastructure in the NM Highway 63 corridor. On the southwest, south, and east, crews continue to patrol and mop up any remaining heat. In addition, two suppression repair groups are conducting activities in these areas to return the environment to a more natural state. Repair work includes closing dozer lines, reseeding, chipping and spreading slash, and installing water bars and other features to prevent erosion.

Evacuations: Go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map and follow:
San Miguel County Sheriff facebook.com/smcso.nm
Mora County Sheriff facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice
Taos County Sheriff facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064642843163
Colfax County Sheriff facebook.com/Colfax-County-Sheriffs-Office-New-Mexico-971817152850308
Santa Fe County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064737934118
The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM

Weather: Warm and dry conditions will persist today with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s with winds out of the west between 10-15 mph. The relative humidity is forecasted for 5-15% and dry conditions will minimize any chance of thunderstorms over the fire area.

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/.

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
| https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF |

Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire Daily Update June 4 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Sat, 06/04/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
June 4, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM

Acres: 317,138 | Containment: 62% | Total personnel: 2,891 |
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: Expect to see more smoke around Spring Mountain and Bear Creek in the South Zone over the next several days. This is due to warmer temperatures, lower relative humidity, and higher winds. Strategic firing operations will produce additional smoke as well. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

Operations:

North Zone (PNW2): Firefighters remained focused on the northwest flank of the fire yesterday with Hotshot crews continuing to patrol for hot spots and secure the perimeter from Angostura to Ripley Point and south to Serpent Lake. Heavy equipment has been reinforcing the dozer line from west of Ripley Point near Peñasco, north to the monastery on NM Highway 518. Wildland Fire Modules (Modules) are continuing to scout for opportunities to connect that dozer line around Peñasco down to the Rio de las Trampas and the Pecos Wilderness to tie into the South Zone operations. While firefighters have contained more of the fire perimeter along the NM Highway 121 corridor, crews continue to find and work isolated pockets of heat, and that work will continue today. Firefighters will also be continuing suppression repair on the southeast corner of the north zone of the fire. Crews and heavy equipment will be working to repair dozer and hand line constructed during active suppression by breaking down dirt berms, naturalizing firelines and placing woody debris over the newly repaired lines to minimize erosion. Firefighters will also continue chipping small-diameter trees and branches to ensure that the large accumulation of roadside woody debris is eliminated.

South Zone (SWIMT2): Over 250 firefighters are working in the Pecos Wilderness. Yesterday they began strategic firing operations in a small segment of the Bear Creek drainage near Elk Mountain. This operation was successful as crews brought fire to check lines and held it. These operations will continue over the next week, in segments, to slow and stop the fire's spread. In anticipation of this work, firefighters are laying several miles of hose to pump and use water if needed and prepping lines from the Iron Gate Campground to Beatty's Cabin. From Beatty's Cabin north, crews are constructing a fireline where it will tie in with the line from the North Zone. In the NM Highway 63 corridor, structure protection groups continue to work to strengthen control lines and further fortify homes and infrastructure. To the south, around Upper and Lower Colonias and Barillas Peak, heavy equipment has been brought in to begin suppression repair work where it won't jeopardize containment lines. Crews continue to mop up and patrol this area. Two suppression repair groups are chipping and spreading slash, rehabbing dozer lines, and adding erosion control features on the east side moving south.

Evacuations: Go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map and follow:

San Miguel County Sheriff facebook.com/smcso.nm

Mora County Sheriff facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice

Taos County Sheriff facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064642843163

Colfax County Sheriff facebook.com/Colfax-County-Sheriffs-Office-New-Mexico-971817152850308

Santa Fe County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064737934118

The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM

Weather: Today will be warm and dry with forecasted wind speeds between 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Daytime temperatures will be in the low 70s to nearly 80 mph with relative humidity values between 5-18%.

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/.

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

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Daily Update for June 3 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Fri, 06/03/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

June 3, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM

Acres: 316,971 | Containment: 62% | Total personnel: 2,890
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: Expect to see substantial smoke around Spring Mountain as the fire becomes driven by terrain, heavy fuels and lower relative humidity. Anticipated strategic firing operations on the South Zone will also generate more smoke. However, lighter winds have enabled air resources to assist crews on the ground considerably the last few days. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

Operations: North Zone (PNW2): Yesterday Hotshot crews continued to identify and mop up isolated heat on the northwest fire perimeter from Angostura to Ripley Point, then south to Serpent Lake. While there are fewer spots identified with the infrared technology, crews will cool every hot spot until the perimeter is secure. Favorable weather conditions also helped structure protection engines continue securing the perimeter along the NM Highway 518 up to Martinez Pond and from Chacon to Cleveland on NM Highway 121. Crews have also been able to contain the source of heat northwest of Chacon and the northern flank of the fire has not grown in several days. Two Wildland Fire Modules (Modules) have also joined fire operations on the North Zone. These specialty resources are trained to respond with minimal suppression techniques in remote areas that are difficult to access. The Modules will be working west of Ripley Point and Serpent Lake, looking at options to build contingency lines to the southeast of Peñasco toward the Rio de las Trampas to tie into the South Zone.

South Zone (SWIMT2): The most fire activity is around Spring Mountain, Bear Creek, and the Trampas Fire burn scar. Firefighters are working on strengthening indirect fireline in anticipation of firing operations over the next several days. The intent of these operations is to bring fire to the lines in a methodical and controlled manner. Air support and weather conditions are allowing more time to prepare, with the goal of protecting watersheds and tributaries of the Pecos River and homes in the NM Highway 63 corridor. Work continues from Tres Lagunas to Iron Gate Campground to strengthen control lines and add additional structure protection measures. West of Elk Mountain, crews are using equipment to construct line off Forest Road 645 to use as a primary holding feature when complete. Around Upper and Lower Colonias, crews are patrolling, mopping up, and assessing repair work needs. Two suppression repair groups are working on the east perimeter moving from interior to exterior, north to south. To prevent erosion, work includes rehabbing and pulling dozer line berms back in, putting in water bars and other features to divert water from exposed areas, and chipping and spreading slash.

Evacuations: Go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map and follow:

San Miguel County Sheriff facebook.com/smcso.nm

Mora County Sheriff facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice

Taos County Sheriff facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064642843163

Colfax County Sheriff facebook.com/Colfax-County-Sheriffs-Office-New-Mexico-971817152850308

Santa Fe County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064737934118

The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM

Weather: Today will be the last day for cooler, more moderate temperatures before a warming trend returns this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and a chance of rain is possible along with winds between 15-20 mph, gusting to 30 mph. Daytime temperatures will be in the mid 60s-low 70s with relative humidity between 20-80%.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/ .

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 |

Santa Fe County Evacuation Update June 2 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Thu, 06/02/2022 - 12:00

NEWS RELEASE
Santa Fe County Evacuation Update CALF CANYON / HERMITS PEAK FIRE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2022, 12:30 p.m.
Santa Fe County, NM – Upper Dalton Canyon in Santa Fe County has been placed into SET STATUS.

CURRENT EVACUATION STATUS The Upper Dalton Canyon community within Santa Fe County has been placed in SET STATUS.

There are currently no Santa Fe County communities in GO STATUS.

There are currently no other Santa Fe County communities that are in SET STATUS.

There are currently no Santa Fe County communities that are in READY STATUS.

We want to remind all residents in Santa Fe County, as evacuation levels change and your residence becomes deemed an area of evacuation, we encourage you to take immediate action.

SANTA FE COUNTY ROAD CLOSURES No road closures exist in Santa Fe County.

Link to Ready, Set Go, Wildland Fire Action Guide:https://cms6.revize.com/.../FINAL-new-mexico-RSG-guide...Evacuation Information

Evacuations: Scan the QR code or go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map.Follow the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Facebook page for Santa Fe County evacuation updates.Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.facebook.com/people/Santa-Fe-County-Sheriff/

San Miguel County Evacuation Update June 2 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Thu, 06/02/2022 - 12:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2022 @ 11:30:00 a.m.
San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire Evacuation Updates

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - The communities of Bull Canyon (Residents Only), Calf Canyon, Cow Creek, and El Macho have been DOWNGRADED to SET STATUS.

Current Evacuation Statuses: The communities of Holy Ghost, and Tres Lagunas are in GO STATUS.
The communities of Upper and Lower Colonias, Lower La Posada, Bull Canyon, Cow Creek, El Macho, and Calf Canyon are in SET STATUS.
The communities of Camp Luna, Cinder Road, Crestone, NMBHI, Romeroville East, and, Romeroville West, Taylor Wells, D Bibb West, D Bibb East, Gunner Trail, Hot Springs, Country Acres, Storrie Lake, 527-525- Hwy 518, Emplazado, County A3, Las Dispensas, Trout Springs, Gallinas, Lower Canyon Road, La Canada, E Las Tusas, W Las Tusas, E Sapello, W Sapello, Manuelitas, Canoncito, Tierra Monte – Canon, Big Pine, Canovas Canyon, El Porvenir, Porvenir Canyon, Chavez, Pendaries Valley East, Pendaries Village, Rociada, Lone Pine Mesa, San Ignacio, Mineral Hill, San Geronimo, Ojitos Frios, San Pablo, and Camino Rincon and Rivera Ridge (East of CR B52), Pecos Southwest (East of CR 53/ Rincon del Cielo), Pecos Southeast, East Pecos North, East Pecos South, and Pecos National Monument are in READY STATUS.

Residents are advised to be cautious during repopulation as fire personnel and fire apparatuses are still present. For additional information, you can call the Fire Information Line at (505) 356-2636. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax, and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

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/.

ROAD CLOSURES San Miguel County: N.M. 65 is closed at mile post 15. NF 86 is closed at the entrance of Cow Creek Ranch. N.M. 63 is closed at mile post 15.75 (near Big Horn Rd.) All traffic to Bull Creek is closed. NF 92 is only open to residents.

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Daily Update for June 2 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Thu, 06/02/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

June 2, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00 AM

Acres: 316,353 | Containment: 54% | Total personnel: 2,892 |
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 potential for moisture and thunderstorms continues today and Friday. While conditions are more favorable for firefighting, there is the potential for lightning that could cause new starts. Outflow winds could also affect fire behavior. Initial attack crews will be ready to address new fires if they occur. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

Operations:
North Zone (PNW2): Firefighters focused on the west side of the fire yesterday with predominant easterly winds that transitioned to southeast in the evening. Hotshot crews were able to hold the northwest flank of the fire with no growth despite winds pushing on containment lines. Hotshot crews continued the methodical process of securing over four miles of perimeter from Angostura to Ripley Point, and another crew is working approximately 4.5 miles of fireline south from Ripley Point down to Serpent Lake. Hotshot crews are using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) also known as “drones”—equipped with Infrared technology to assist in identifying areas of heat. With changing wind conditions, embers continue to flare up and threaten the security of the perimeter, but crews are able to pinpoint the heat source and cool the hot spots. Structure protection crew will continue to patrol the NM Highway 518 corridor, as well as the NM Highway 121 corridor from Chacon to Cleveland, mopping up hot spots and checking structures. Heavy equipment is engaged in multiple areas of the fire from chipping slash along the NM Highway 442 corridor to continuing the construction of contingency lines north of the fire area from Rio Pueblo east to Bristlecone and north to Highway 64.

South Zone (SWIMT2): Structure protection crews are working from Tres Lagunas north to Geronimo, preparing homes and infrastructure and setting up sprinkler systems. The fire is burning in steep, inaccessible terrain with heavy fuels in the Pecos Wilderness. From the Iron Gate Campground to Beatty’s Cabin, firefighters are constructing and preparing indirect firelines in anticipation of a favorable weather window to conduct strategic firing operations. The purpose of this firefighting tactic is to strengthen fireline by reducing fuels to slow and stop fire progression and keep it from impacting communities along the N.M. Hwy. 63 corridor. This tactic is always preceded by careful, strategic planning. Crews are finishing mopping up and securing the line from Bull Canyon to Elk Mountain. Today suppression repair work will begin around Barillas Peak. Repair work, including closing dozer lines, reseeding, and chipping slash, continues on the south and east fire perimeter and up Gallinas Canyon. The flare-up that occurred around Big Pine last week is now secure.

Evacuations: go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map and follow: San Miguel County Sheriff facebook.com/smcso.nm Mora County Sheriff facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice Taos County Sheriff facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064642843163 Colfax County Sheriff facebook.com/Colfax-County-Sheriffs-Office-New-Mexico-971817152850308 Santa Fe County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064737934118 The Ready, Set, Go evacuation guide is available in English and Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/RSGNM

Weather: Moderate weather conditions continue today with higher relative humidity, more cloud cover and cooler temperatures. A slight chance of thunderstorms is forecasted, and dry lightning is possible along with localized potential for heavy rain and gusty outflow winds. Daytime temperatures will be in the mid 60s-low 70s with relative humidity between 25-70%.

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/.

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

Colfax County Evacuation Update June 1 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:00

FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE - COLFAX COUNTY EVACUATION UPDATE June 1, 2022

Effective immediately, the communities of Hidden Lake, Black Lake Resort, Black Lake, Village of Angel Fire, Taos Pines, and Vietnam Memorial Area have been downgraded to normal status from "Ready".

Favorable weather conditions, combined with excellent suppression efforts have allowed for the repopulation of our communities. The Colfax County Sheriff's Office in consultation with the Colfax County Emergency Management, and with Pacific Northwest Team 2 sincerely thank the impacted communities for your patience as the firefighting efforts have progressed.

While there is no immediate threat to Colfax County, residents should always be prepared for unexpected events, including wildland fires. For information on how to best prepare, you can visit www.ready.gov.

Taos County Evacuation Update June 1 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2022 – 3:00 p.m. Taos County Sheriff - Evacuation Update

TAOS COUNTY – As of Wednesday, June 1st at 3 p.m., the following Ready-Set-Go changes will go into effect for Taos County.

The community of Angostura will be downgraded from Set Status (Yellow) to Ready Status (Red).

Taos Canyon have been downgraded from Ready Status (Red) to Planning Status (Grey).

The communities in the 73 Corridor, Vadito, Placita, Rio Pueblo, Rock Wall, Las Mochas, and Sipapu remain in Ready Status (Red).

Please be advised that burnout operations are underway which will produce visible smoke on the southern and southwestern part of the fire. Residents are advised to be cautious during repopulation as fire personnel and fire apparatuses are still present along N.M. 518. For additional information, you can call the Fire Information Line at (505) 356-2636. Residents of Taos and Mora Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures

Mora County Evacuation Update June 1 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2022 - 3:00 p.m. San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire Evacuation Updates

MORA COUNTY - The communities of Sierra Bonita and Chacon have been DOWNGRADED to READY STATUS, effective immediately.

The communities of Los Hueros, Los Lefebres, Ocate, Naranjos, Ojo Feliz & Apache Lake, Golondrinas, and Watrous/Fort Union have been downgraded to the planning status, effective immediately. There are currently no communities in GO STATUS.

There are currently no communities in SET STATUS.

The communities of Upper Morphy, Santiago Creek, South Carmen, Ledoux, Penasco Blanco, Abuelo, Puertocito, Rito Cebolla, South Mora (East), Upper Rociada, Holman West, South Mora (West), North Mora (West), North Mora (East), El Turquillo, Los Cisneros, Lucero, Rainsville, Guadalupita, Buena Vista, Sierra Bonita, and Chacon are in READY STATUS.

Residents are advised to be cautious during repopulation as fire personnel and fire apparatuses are still present. For additional information, you can call the Fire Information Line at (505) 356-2636. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax, and Santa Fe Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

ROAD CLOSURES Mora County: There are currently no road closures in Mora County. Link to Ready, Set Go, Wildland Fire Action Guide: https://cms6.revize.com/revize/sanmiguelcounty/FINAL-new-mexico-RSG-guide-2017_000.pdf

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