Evacuation Update for Santa Fe County
NEWS RELEASE
Santa Fe County Evacuation Update
CALF CANYON/ HERMITS PEAK FIRE
Santa Fe County, NM, May 23, 2022
Upper Dalton Canyon in Santa Fe County has been placed into GO STATUS
CURRENT SANTA FE COUNTY FIRE EVACUATION STATUS

The Upper Dalton Canyon community is in GO STATUS.

There are currently no 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
N.M. 63 is closed at mile post 7 (Monastery Lake). This includes road access to all residences in the Upper Dalton Canyon area of Santa Fe County. 

Link to Ready, Set Go, Wildland Fire Action Guide: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/media/files/SantaFeRSGGuide2017.pdf 

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: https://www.facebook.com/people/Santa-Fe-County-Sheriff/100064737934118/
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/sheriff
Evacuation Shelter Sites Information
Santa Fe County Shelters: Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM.

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2022 - 3:00 p.m.

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

MORA COUNTY - The following communities of Sierra Bonita and Holman West have been DOWNGRADED to SET STATUS. These communities will be allowed to repopulate as off 3 p.m. this afternoon.

The communities of Upper Morphy, Santiago Creek, South Carmen, Ledoux, Peñasco Blanco, Abuela, Puertecita, Rito Cebolla, and South Mora (East) have been DOWNGRADED to READY STATUS.

The communities of Golondrinas, Buena Vista, Watrous/Fort Union, North Mora (East), Guadalupita, South Mora (West) Lucero, Rainsville, El Turquillo, Los Cisneros, Ojo Feliz & Apache Lake, Los Hueros, Los LefebresOcate, Naranjos, Sierra Bonita, and West Holman are in SET STATUS.

The community of Chacon remains in GO Status.

There are no additional changes to evacuation areas in San Miguel or Mora Counties.  See the Santa Fe County update on Inciweb for Santa Fe County information. 
 
Residents are advised to be cautions 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.

ROAD CLOSURES

Mora County: N.M. 518 is closed between mile posts 43 (Taos County Line) and 52 (Sipapu). N.M. 121 is closed between mile posts 0 and 8.
Link to Ready, Set Go, Wildland Fire Action Guide: https://cms6.revise.com/.../FINAL-new-mexico-RSG-guide...
www.tinyurl.com/hermitspeak 

Evacuation Update from Taos County Sheriff
 
For Immediate Release
 
May 23, 2022 - 3 p.m.
 
Taos County Sheriff - Evacuation Update
 
TAOS COUNTY- Beginning Monday, May 23 the following Ready-Set-Go changes will go into effect for Taos County. The communities of Penasco (including Picuris Pueblo) El Valle, Las Trampas, and Vallecito and will be downgraded from Ready Status (Red) to No Status (Grey). The communities of 73 Corridor (n.M 73) Vadito, Placita and Rio Pueblo will be downgraded Ready Status (Red). Fire crews established protection lines in and near Ripley's Peak and on the western edge which prompted the evacuation and closure of th 73 Corridor (N.M 73). N.M. 518 road closure has been moved Sipapu (mile post 52) and the Taos/Mora County line (mile post 42).

Respectfully
Jerry L. Hogrefe 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

EVACUATION UPDATE 

May 23, 2022 Effective immediately, the communities of East Angel Fire and West Angel Fire have been downgraded to "READY" status from "SET". The status for all other evacuation areas within Colfax County remain unchanged. 
 READY status: 
- Vietnam Memorial Area- Taos Pines- Village of Angel Fire  


SET status:   
- Black Lake  
- Black Lake Resort- Hidden Lake 


Residents should be aware that a high number of firefighters and apparatus, including heavy equipment, may be working in the area. Please drive slowly and exercise caution. 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. To ensure that you receive emergency alerts from the Colfax County Sheriff's Office, please subscribe to our Emergency Notification System at: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/6AF053DCB942 

Additionally, Public Service Announcements can be viewed at the Sheriff's web page at the following sites: http://www.co.colfax.nm.us/government/sheriff s department.php, https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064625351892&refsrc=deprecated& rdr, https://www.facebook.com/Colfax-County-Sheriffs-Office-New-Mexico-971817152850308, https://nmfireinfo.com/ 
 You can also call the Fire information Line: 505-356-2636. 

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
May 23, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 311,166 
Containment: 40% 
Total personnel: 2,930 
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: Favorable weather aided firefighters in making good progress and there was minimal fire growth yesterday. Air resources provided support to firefighters on the ground while mild weather conditions persisted across the fire area. Direct line construction and structure protection remain the focus of firefighting activities. Local law enforcement agencies continue to evaluate evacuation status for repopulation as safety allows. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.

Operations:

West Zone (SWAIMT1): Hot Shot crews and helicopters have been successful in preventing fire from becoming established and moving through heavy timber north of Martinez Pond. Five Hot Shot Crews will continue work in the rugged terrain south of NM HWY 518 to secure line and protect the communities along the highway corridor. These hand lines will connect into dozer line that extends west to prevent spread towards Peñasco and the HWY 73 Corridor. Firefighters continue to work the east side of the NM HWY 121 corridor as the fire backs toward the road. Alternate control lines are being constructed to maximize tactical flexibility and allow firefighters to pivot quickly to the course of action which promises the highest probability of success in rapidly changing weather conditions.

East Zone (CAIIMT2): Yesterday, firefighters worked to strengthen containment line on the northern tip of the fire, and continued mop-up and patrol on the fire’s eastern edge. Dozers cut along the ridgeline near the Taos/Colfax County line towards Angel Fire. Crews followed up and widened the contingency line by removing portions of vegetation surrounding it, creating what is known as a shaded fuel break. Today, fire crews from the East and West Zone will work together to build containment line along the northern edge of the fire. Contingency prep work continues in and around several communities north and east of the fire perimeter.

South Zone (CAIIMT5): The southwest perimeter of the fire continues to be the priority for the South Zone. Yesterday, favorable weather conditions allowed day shift crews to initiate a tactical firing operation along the 203 Road to remove unburned vegetation between the active fire front and the road. This action, which will be completed over the next couple of days, will help prevent the fire’s progress westward towards the Pecos Valley Corridor. Additional crews and engines have been moved to the Pecos Valley corridor to assist with completing containment lines and clearing vegetation around structures.

Evacuations: Go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map and follow: San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/smcso.nm
 Mora County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice Taos County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064642843163 Colfax County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/Colfax-County-Sheriffs-Office-New-Mexico-971817152850308  

Weather: Conditions will be warmer and drier during the daytime, with winds out of the west, shifting to northwest in the afternoon. A cold front will come through in the late evening, bringing a wind shift to the east-northeast direction, as well as cooler temperatures overnight. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values will be in the upper teens to low 20s.

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.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2022 @ 10:30 a.m. 

San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire 
Evacuation Updates 
 
 SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - The communities of Holy Ghost, Tres Lagunas, El Macho, and Lower La Posada have been UPGRADED to 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 have been UPGRADED to SET STATUS. 
 
 Current Evacuation Statuses: The communities of Bull Canyon, Cow Creek, Upper and Lower Colonias, Holy Ghost, Tres Lagunas, El Macho, and Lower La Posada are in GO STATUS.  The communities of Lone Pine Mesa, San Ignacio, Mineral Hill, San Geronimo, Ojitos Frios, San Pablo, Rociada, Camino Rincon, Rivera Ridge, Pecos Southwest, 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, and Pendaries Village are in READY STATUS. 
We want to remind all residents in San Miguel County, as evacuation levels change and your residence becomes deemed an area of evacuation, we encourage you to take immediate action. This is a long-term event. 
 
ROAD CLOSURES San Miguel County: N.M. 518 is closed between mile posts 36 (Junction of N.M. 518 and N.M. 121) and 58 (Rock Wall). 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  

Scan the QR code here for the latest evacuation map or visit the ArcGIS Map. 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 continues to be utilized to temporarily house evacuated horses and livestock. Contact Matthew Romero with the New Mexico Livestock Board at, 575-643-6805.
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Acres: 308,971| Containment: 40% | Total personnel: 2,707

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

Highlights: Air resources were able to engage in several hours of operations yesterday before wind speeds became unsafe. Wind-driven spot fires challenged lines in the West and South Zones. Cooler temperatures and an injection of moisture in the area today should aid firefighters in their efforts in all zones. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures. Stage 3 forest-wide closures for the Santa Fe and Carson National Forest are in effect.

Operations:

West Zone (SWAIMT1): A spot fire northwest of Angostura burned several acres to the south of NM HWY 518 near Comales Canyon. Heavy equipment and crews worked to construct line to control the spot in and protect nearby communities. Crews worked diligently on the northern tip of the fire near Martinez Pond to prevent further spread in that direction. Today, air resources and crews on the ground will capitalize on favorable weather to reinforce direct line around the spot fire and near Martinez Pond. Contingency line construction will begin east of the communities near Penasco. Structure protection work will continue in Loma Linda, Tres Ritos and other communities along the 518 corridor. New evacuations levels were put in place around Penasco in the HWY 73 corridor.

East Zone (CAIIMT2): Yesterday, open fireline on the northern tip of the fire in East Zone was surrounded by hose lines. Structures in Guadalupita have been prepped, with sprinklers and hoses placed in and around the community as added protection. Structure prep in Sierra Bonita was completed, and crews moved up to continue clearing around homes in Black Lake and surrounding areas. The work done will help make these communities more defensible. Along the Taos/Colfax County line, dozers and handcrews began building contingency line, working north towards Angel Fire. Firefighters were also working east of the fire near the Boy Scouts property, with strong support from Philmont Ranch personnel. Today, with cooler weather and lower winds forecasted, firefighters will prioritize strengthening fireline at the northern tip of the fire. Additionally, crews continue to patrol and mop up on the eastern edge of the fire. Contingency prep work will continue in and around several communities north of the fire perimeter.

South Zone (CAIIMT5): Yesterday strong winds increased fire activity in the interior near Lone Pine Mesa but it presented no threat to the structures in Gallinas. Winds also intensified fire activity on the west perimeter especially in Bear Creek. Today, strong winds have the potential to significantly increase fire activity east of Pecos Valley. Firefighters are prepared to take action if the fire should threaten any structures. Residents living in the upper Pecos Valley should remain on high alert for changes to the evacuation status.

Evacuations: Scan the QR code or go to tinyurl.com/HermitsPeak for the evacuation map and follow:

San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/smcso.nm

Mora County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/moracountysheriffoffice

Taos County Sheriff’s Office: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064642843163

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 20, 2022 – 4:45 p.m. 

Taos County Sheriff - Evacuation Update

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands as described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”) and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Carson National Forest, Taos, Rio Arriba, Mora, Colfax Counties, State of New Mexico.

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

EXEMPTIONS

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

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

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

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

RESTRICTED AREA

All National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the boundary of the Carson National Forest within the following counties: Taos, Rio Arriba, Mora, Colfax counties within the State of New Mexico.

PURPOSE

This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire danger.

IMPLEMENTATION

1.This Order will be in effect at 8:00 AM on May 19th, 2022, and shall remain in effect until July 18, 2022 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.2.A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.3.Any violation of the prohibition in this Order is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581(b)(7)).4.Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Camino Real, Canjilon, El Rito, Jicarilla, Questa, and Tres Piedras Ranger Districts located in Penasco, NM, Canjilon, NM, El Rito, NM, Bloomfield, NM, Questa, NM and Tres Piedras, NM, telephone numbers Camino Real (575) 587-2255, Canjilon (575) 684-2489, El Rito (575)581-4554, Jicarilla (505) 632-2956, Questa (575) 586-0520 and Tres Piedras (575) 758-8678, and at the Carson National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Taos, NM, telephone number (575) 758-6200.5.All existing Stage II Restrictions under Order No. 02-507, remain in effect.6.This order rescinds order number 02-508.