Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Daily Update for June 1 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

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

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

June 1, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 315,830 | Containment: 54% | Total personnel: 3,080 |
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: Improved weather conditions over the next several days could bring some moisture and an opportunity for firefighters to make additional progress on extinguishing heat near the fire’s edge. However, the potential for afternoon thunderstorms could cause new fire starts. Initial attack crews will be ready to address new fires should they occur. Yesterday fixed wing aircraft and helicopters were able to fly all day and should be up again today as the weather permits. 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): Structure protection engines remained focused on the NM Highway 518 corridor as well as the NM Highway 121 corridor from Chacon to Cleveland yesterday, patrolling and mopping up the fire perimeter. Despite strong southerly winds, crews continued to work the hot spot inside the fireline above Chacon that flared up on Monday, and the containment line in that area remains secure. Multiple hotshot crews focused their attention on holding and securing the northwest flank of the fire between Angostura and Ripley Point, and south to Serpent Lake yesterday in preparation for today’s wind shift. Additional crews moved into the area near Las Mochas yesterday to inspect and reinforce contingency firelines northwest of the fire perimeter. As a cold front moves in today, it will bring more moderate wind, higher relative humidity and a potential for moisture. This will give heavy equipment an opportunity to begin chipping slash along the NM Highway 442 corridor. This chipping operation will take approximately three days to complete and will be implemented in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Transportation which will assist in traffic control measures. With more moderate weather conditions, heavy equipment, engines and crews will resume constructing additional contingency lines north of the fire area from approximately Rio Pueblo east to Bristlecone.

South Zone (SWIMT2): Suppression repair crews are working down the east side of the fire and Gallinas Canyon to close dozer lines, reseed disturbed areas, and chip downed slash. Repair work will continue on the south and over to Barillas Peak over the next several days where suppression activities occurred. The fire is most active in the Pecos Wilderness around Bear Creek and in the Trampas Fire burn scar. Helicopters and scooper planes have been dropping water to slow fire progression so crews can get in handline from the Iron Gate Campground to Beatty’s Camp. A mule pack string is being used to haul food and supplies to support approximately 250 firefighters working in the wilderness. With cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, and lighter winds, the fire progression in this area will be driven by available fuels rather than weather for the next several days.

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: Southeasterly winds in the early morning today will change to south winds in the afternoon. Wind speeds will be 10-15 mph, gusting 20-25 mph. Minimum relative humidity will be approximately 17-23%. Daytime temperatures will be in the upper 60s-70s. Isolated thunderstorms are possible late Wednesday into Wednesday night.

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 Daily Update for May 31

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Tue, 05/31/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 31, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 315,627 | Containment: 50% | Total personnel: 3,065

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: In collaboration with Santa Fe National Forest, fire managers have reduced the frequency of Community Meetings for the incident. Community Meetings will now be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This change is a direct result of the positive progress firefighters have made in containing this fire and limiting fire growth. Daily operational updates will still be available on social media and will be posted at various locations around the fire. New evacuation statuses were issued yesterday by the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Colfax and Santa Fe Counties should remain on alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures. Please visit the links below for more information.

Operations:North Zone (PNW2): Firefighters were able to hold the northern flank of the fire perimeter for a fourth consecutive day in critically dry and windy conditions yesterday. Hotshot crews and engines working from Ripley Point east to Angostura were able to hold and continue securing the perimeter despite winds gusting up to 45 mph. Firefighters also continued the work of securing the fireline from Ripley Point along the western flank of the Sangre de Cristo range down to Serpent Lake on the northwestern fire perimeter. Fire activity increased in the interior of the fire area in several spots including an island of unburned fuel close to the fire perimeter near Chacon yesterday, but firefighters were able to hold the perimeter. Crews and engines also continued to patrol and cool hot spots along NM Highway 518 from Chacon to Martinez Pond. Firefighters will battle gusty winds again today with warm temperatures and low relative humidity. Winds are also expected to move from a predominant southwest wind to a southeast wind tonight, and firefighters will continue work to secure the northern perimeter while also patrolling and monitoring fire activity along the NM Highway 121 corridor from Chacon down to Holman.

South Zone (SWIMT2): Repair work has begun on the east and south areas of the fire where suppression activities occurred. Progress made on the southwestern edge around Barillas Peak, Upper and Lower Colonias, and Bull Creek allowed a downgrade in evacuation status for some areas of the Pecos Valley. North to Elk Mountain, firefighters have completed the fireline and are strengthening it and cooling hot spots. In the Pecos Wilderness, the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain. Fire managers are looking for places to construct an indirect line to fight the fire as it moves into more accessible areas. Today the fire will be active around Bear Creek and the Trampas Fire burn scar, but the southwest winds should prevent significant growth. In the last few days, the fire flared up around Big Pine, and crews were able to get line around structures and protect homes. Firefighters will continue this work.

Evacuations: 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: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 pm Tuesday afternoon through 8 pm Tuesday evening. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 7 and 15%. Daytime temperatures will hold steady in the mid 60s-70s. Winds will ramp up, becoming southwesterly at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph throughout the day, becoming southeasterly overnight.

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

San MiguelMora County Evacuation Update May 30 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Mon, 05/30/2022 - 12:00

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

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - The communities of Upper and Lower Colonias and Lower La Posada have been DOWNGRADED to SET STATUS.

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, Pecos National Monument have been DOWNGRADED to READY STATUS.

Current Evacuation Statuses: The communities of Bull Canyon, Cow Creek, Holy Ghost, Tres Lagunas, El Macho, and Calf Canyon are in GO STATUS. The communities of Upper and Lower Colonias and Lower La Posada 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.
ROAD CLOSURES San Miguel County:N.M. 65 is closed at mile post 15. N.M. 223 is closed at mile post 2, CR B44A is accessible (Upper/ Lower Colonias); CR B64 is restricted (Cow Creek). N.M. 63 is closed at mile post 11.5 (Dalton Parking Area)

Link to Ready, Set Go, Wildland Fire Action Guide

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Dily Update for May 30 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Mon, 05/30/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
May 30, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 315,223 | Containment: 50% | Total personnel: 2,989
Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 au
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: In collaboration with Santa Fe National Forest, fire managers will reduce the frequency of Community Meetings for the incident beginning today. Community Meetings will now be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This change is a direct result of the positive progress firefighters have made in containing this fire and limiting fire growth. Daily operational updates will still be available on social media and will be posted at various locations around the fire.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for critical fire weather, including low relative humidity and winds gusting up to 50 mph. This could increase fire behavior across the fire area and produce a visible smoke column. 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): Despite a second day of critical fire weather conditions with high winds and low relative humidity, there was very little growth on the fire perimeter yesterday. With forecasted winds out of the south, crews focused efforts on holding and securing the perimeter near Angostura and west of NM Highway 518 to prevent fire growth on the northern flank. Hotshot crews continued working to secure the northwest fire perimeter along the western flank of the Sangre de Cristo range, continuing fireline construction south into the high alpine near Serpent Lake. In anticipation of another day of forecasted Red Flag conditions, firefighters near Chacon will continue working along NM Highway 518 to hold and secure firelines. Several hotshot crews will continue working near Angostura to contain the fire perimeter and monitor any increased fire activity in today’s gusty winds.
South Zone (CAIIMT5): Yesterday the Operations Section Chief reported that firefighters continue to make good progress on the southwest perimeter. Crews are extinguishing areas of intense heat from burning trees and stumps and securing the containment line from Barillas Peak towards Elk Mountain. Most of the active fire behavior has been near Spring Mountain in the Pecos Wilderness. Low humidity with increased winds will continue today and firefighters were briefed to be on the alert for critical fire weather. The priority continues to be in Calf Canyon where firefighters are reinforcing containment lines and protecting structures. Firefighters will also be patrolling the southwest perimeter extinguishing any burning vegetation and looking for hotspots that may threaten containment lines. Due to steep and inaccessible terrain, firefighters are constructing indirect handline, away from the fires edge, in the Pecos Wilderness.

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: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 am Monday morning through 10 pm Monday evening, Minimum relative humidity values will be between 6 and 11%. Daytime temperatures will hold steady in the mid 60s-70s. Winds will ramp up, becoming southwesterly at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wind gusts up to 60 mph will be fairly widespread across 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 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF |

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Daily Update for May 29 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Sun, 05/29/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 29, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 314,750 | Containment: 50% | Total personnel: 3,001
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 Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for critical fire weather, including low relative humidity and winds gusting up to 50 mph. This could increase fire behavior across the fire area and produce a visible smoke column. Firefighters continue to hold and patrol lines across the fire to prevent escape and defend structures in areas with active heat. Please use caution when traveling through the fire area this weekend as there will be heavy fire traffic in addition to visitors for the holiday. 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): Aircraft was grounded much of yesterday due to forecasted high winds. Fire activity increased in the dry and windy conditions while firefighters patrolled the perimeter. Much of yesterday’s increased fire behavior and smoke was due to unburned islands of fuel within the fire perimeter. Structure protection crews worked to hold and secure the northern edge of the fire near Angostura on the west side of NM Highway 518. Crews worked along NM Highway 121 from Chacon down to Holman to hold and secure the perimeter. Pacific Northwest Team 2 assumed command of the North Zone of the fire at 7:00 a.m. this morning. Operations will remain the same, although fire managers have shifted additional resources to the Chacon Canyon area in anticipation of the forecasted wind event continuing through Monday. Night operations continue along the fire perimeter to monitor activity throughout the night.South Zone (CAIIMT5): Yesterday the Operations Section Chief reported that firefighters made good progress on the southwest perimeter securing the containment line from Apache Canyon to Ruidoso Ridge. Crews also made good progress in Calf Canyon reducing the threat to homes and property. Active fire was observed in the Pecos Wilderness near Spring Mountain.Today will be another critical fire weather day with low humidity and increased winds. The priority continues to be in Calf Canyon where firefighters are reinforcing containment lines and protecting structures. Firefighters will also be patrolling the southwest perimeter from Barillas Peak to East Bull Creek extinguishing any burning vegetation and looking for hotspots that may threaten containment lines. Crews continue to work in the wilderness constructing indirect line to contain the fire. 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: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9 am Sunday morning through 11 pm Sunday evening, Minimum relative humidity values will be between 5 and 10%. Daytime temperatures will hold steady in the mid 70s-near 80. Winds will ramp up, becoming southwesterly at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wind gusts up to 55 mph on ridges.Closures and Restrictions: Stage 3 forest-wide closures are in effect for the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests. Public access is prohibited and the restrictions and closure orders can be found on the Carson NF website and Santa Fe NF website. BLM New Mexico Fire Restrictions https://tinyurl.com/BLMNewMexico.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.govOnline: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8069/ | https://www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak| nmfireinfo.com |tinyurl.com/HermitsYouTube | Santa Fe NF |

San MiguelMora county shelter closure 52822

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Sat, 05/28/2022 - 12:00

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

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - As the community continues to navigate through the biggest disaster in state history, response must be continually evaluated to determine effectiveness, quality and equity. As some communities in San Miguel County continue to deal with fire response, others are dealing with recovery. All while planning and implementing flood mitigation and response efforts. The county of San Miguel in coordination with the Governor’s Office would like to address some adjustments to sheltering of residents who have been directly impacted by the wildfire. The shelter located at Old Memorial Middle school will be transitioning to a location more suitable/comfortable for those displaced by the wildfire until they can receive housing accommodations from Red Cross or FEMA. Along with this location transition, which shall occur early next week, the American Red Cross will continue management of sheltering and the Salvation Army will operate all commodity distribution which will continue to occur at Old Memorial Middle School. All recovery assistance resources to include FEMA, Red Cross, HELP NM, Workforce Solutions, etc.… will also continue to be available at Old Memorial Middle School. San Miguel County is extremely grateful and proud of all volunteers who have provided support and continue to provide support to their community in this time of need. As recovery efforts are underway, and as state and federal support continues to become more available, please keep in mind your county officials are working collectively to ensure the residents of San Miguel County continue to receive the resources needed to get through this crisis. San Miguel County continues to manage disaster response for all residents and businesses impacted by this event and will continue direct recovery measures throughout all communities. Please continue to follow your counties social media and local radio stations for information pertaining to all activities that will be ongoing.

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Mora county Evacuation update 52822 1600

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Sat, 05/28/2022 - 12:00

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

Evacuation Updates MORA COUNTY - The community of Holman West, South Mora (West), North Mora (West), North Mora (East), El Turquillo, Los Cisneros, Lucero, Rainsville, Ojo Feliz & Apache Lake, Los Hueros, Los Lefebres, Ocate, Naranjos, Guadalupita, and Buena Vista have been DOWNGRADED to READY STATUS, effective immediately. There are currently no communities in GO STATUS. The communities of Sierra Bonita and Chacon are in SET STATUS. The communities of Upper Morphy, Santiago Creek, South Carmen, Ledoux, Penasco Blanco, Abuelo, Puertocito, Rito Cebolla, South Mora (East), Golondrinas, Watrous/Fort Union, Upper Rociada, Holman West, South Mora (West), North Mora (West), North Mora (East), El Turquillo, Los Cisneros, Lucero, Rainsville, Ojo Feliz & Apache Lake, Los Hueros, Los Lefebres, Ocate, Naranjos, Guadalupita, and Buena Vista 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

Evacuation Information

Scan the QR code here for the latest evacuation map or visit the ArcGIS Map. Please follow Mora County Sheriff’s Facebook pages for the latest updates at:

https://www.facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice

Evacuation Shelter Sites Information

San Miguel/ Mora County Shelters

- Old Memorial Middle School Gymnasium, 947 Old National Rd. in Las Vegas - Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe

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Hermit Peak and Calf Canyon Daily Update for May 28 2022

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: News Sat, 05/28/2022 - 12:00

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
May 28, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 314,228 | Containment: 48% | Total personnel: 2,950
Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022
Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under Investigation
Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon
Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass

Highlights: A Red Flag Warning in effect today may contribute to an increase fire behavior and visible smoke from fire burning within the perimeter. Firefighters are holding and patrolling lines across the fire to prevent escape and defend structures in areas with active heat. Please use caution when traveling through the fire area this weekend as there will be heavy fire traffic in addition to visitors for the holiday. 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 (SWAIMT1): Progress continued yesterday along NM Highway 518 southeast of Angostura to secure and deepen containment line. Crews also worked to secure the area around Martinez Pond. There was increased fire activity inside the fire perimeter in Division N yesterday north of Horseshoe lake, that produced visible smoke. Hotshot crews will continue work on the “Thumb Print” spot fire in the northeast corner to cool down areas of heat near the line. The handline from the spot fire to Angostura will have crews working along it to manage hot spots and prevent spread north toward HWY 518. Heavy equipment is continuing work on dozer lines north of the fire. Fire crews remain actively engaged in holding and patrolling containment line around the east side of the fire, utilizing aircraft to cool down hot spots near the perimeter as winds allow. Please remember that drone incursions within the Temporary Flight Restriction zone will result in an immediate set-down of all aircraft. If you fly, we can’t.

South Zone (CAIIMT5): Yesterday, firefighters continued to improve containment lines between Barillas Peak and East Bull Creek on the southwest perimeter. Crews aided by water dropping helicopters worked to extinguish any burning or smoldering vegetation (trees, burning stumps, etc.) near containment lines. Firefighters are making good progress as evident by reduced smoke in the area. To the north, in an area that had previously burned, the fire became very active near Big Pine in the Upper Gallinas area. Structure protection resources responded to provide protection to homes and property and the evacuation status for Calf Canyon changed to GO. Today will be a critical fire weather day with low humidity and increased winds. The priority is structure protection and securing the area around the Calf Canyon Subdivision near Big Pine. Firefighters will also continue to extinguish any burning vegetation near containment lines on the southwest perimeter. Fire Managers are optimistic that a few more days of work on the southwest perimeter will diminish the threat to homes and property in the Pecos Valley corridor.

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: A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 am Saturday morning through 9 pm Saturday evening, Minimum relative humidity values will be between 5 and 10%. Daytime temperatures will hold steady in the mid 70s-near 80. Winds will ramp up, becoming southwesterly at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Wind gusts up to 45 mph on ridges.

Closures and Restrictions: Stage 3 forest-wide closures are in effect for the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests, public access is prohibited and the restrictions and closure orders can be found on the Carson NF website and Santa Fe NF website. BLM New Mexico Fire Restrictions https://tinyurl.com/BLMNewMexico.

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 |

San MiguelMora County Evacuation Update 6 pm

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Fri, 05/27/2022 - 12:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

May 27, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m.

San Miguel/ Mora County News Release

Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire

Evacuation Updates

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - The community of Calf Canyon has been UPGRADED to GO STATUS.

Current Evacuation Statuses:

The communities of Bull Canyon, Cow Creek, Upper and Lower Colonias, Holy Ghost, Tres Lagunas, El Macho, Lower La Posada, and Calf Canyon are in GO STATUS.

The communities of 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 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, and San Pablo 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

San Miguel County:

N.M. 65 is closed at mile post 15. N.M. 223 is closed at mile post 2 (Entrance to Cow Creek and Upper/ Lower Colonias). N.M. 63 is closed at mile post 7 (Monastery Lake).

Link to Ready, Set Go, Wildland Fire Action Guide:

https://cms6.revize.com/revize/sanmiguelcounty/FINAL-new-mexico-RSG-guide-2017_000.pdf

Evacuation Information

Please follow San Miguel County and Mora County Sheriff’s Facebook pages for the latest updates at:

https://www.facebook.com/smcso.nm

Evacuation Shelter Sites Information

San Miguel County Shelters:

- Old Memorial Middle School Gymnasium, 947 Old National Rd. in Las Vegas

- Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe

San Miguel County Livestock Shelters:

- The Zamora Arena, #1 Santa Fe Trail Event Center Dr

- Springer Rodeo Grounds, 16 Airport Rd

San Miguel Mora County Evacuation Update May 27 8 am

Related Incident: Calf Canyon

Publication Type: Closures Fri, 05/27/2022 - 12:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 27, 2022 – 8:00 a.m.
San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire
Evacuation Updates

MORA COUNTY - The community of Chacon has been DOWNGRADED to SET STATUS, effective immediately. There are currently no communities in GO STATUS. The communities of Buena Vista, North Mora (East), Guadalupita, South Mora (West), North Mora (West), Lucero, Rainsville, El Turquillo, Los Cisneros, Ojo Feliz & Apache Lake, Los Hueros, Los Lefebres, Ocate, Naranjos, Sierra Bonita, West Holman, and Chacon are in SET STATUS. The communities of Upper Morphy, Santiago Creek, South Carmen, Ledoux, Penasco Blanco, Abuelo, Puertocito, Rito Cebolla, South Mora (East), Golondrinas, Watrous/Fort Union, Upper Rociada 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

Evacuation Information Please follow Mora County Sheriff’s Facebook pages for the latest updates at: https://www.facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice

Evacuation Shelter Sites Information
San Miguel/ Mora County Shelters - Old Memorial Middle School Gymnasium, 947 Old National Rd. in Las Vegas - Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe
San Miguel County Livestock Shelters: - The Zamora Arena, #1 Santa Fe Trail Event Center Dr - Springer Rodeo Grounds, 16 Airport Rd

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