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

 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.

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

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

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 27, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres: 312,230 | Containment: 47% | Total personnel: 3,009
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

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

EVACUATION UPDATE May 26, 2022 
 Effective immediately, the communities of Hidden Lake, Black Lake Resort, and Black Lake have been downgraded to "READY" status from "SET". Residents from these areas should remain prepared as of 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26' 2022. 
 The status for all evacuation areas within Colfax County remain unchanged. 
 READY status: 
- Vietnam Memorial Area- Taos Pines- Village of Angel Fire- Black Lake- Black Lake Resort- Hidden Lake  

Favorable weather conditions, combined with excellent suppression efforts have allowed for the repopulation of these previously evacuated communities. The Colfax County Sheriff's Office in consultation with the Colfax County Emergency Management, and with California lnteragency Incident Management 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. 05/26/2022 @ 1200 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 May 25, 2022 – 3:00 p.m.

Taos County Sheriff - Evacuation Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m. 

 San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire  Evacuation Updates  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY - The communities of Rociada, Lone Pine Mesa, San Ignacio, Mineral Hill, San Geronimo, Ojitos Frios, and San Pablo have been DOWNGRADED to READY 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 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  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, #1 Santa Fe Trail Event Center Dr- Springer Rodeo Grounds, 16 Airport Rd 

Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 26, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM

Acres:  312,057| Containment: 46% | Total personnel: 3,091
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: Critical fire weather returns Friday and will continue through the weekend. Some areas are being repopulated as evacuation status is being reduced, please be mindful of fire personnel, aircraft, vehicles, and equipment that will be working. If you fly, we can’t – If any drones are launched in the Temporary Flight Restriction zone, all firefighting aircraft will be grounded immediately. 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:

West Zone (SWAIMT1): Work continued yesterday north of the fire, constructing a shaded fuel break between Pot Creek and the 2020 Luna Fire scar. Progress is ongoing on the dozer line near Gallegos Peak and hand line between Angostura and the “Thumb’s Thumb” spot fire. Containment percentage increased south of Chacon as firefighters secured line on both sides of NM Highway 121. Today, in addition to continued indirect line construction to the north, firefighters will be working in steep terrain completing direct line on the northwestern corner of the fire. Difficult access and the potential for aircraft being grounded in high winds requires a careful, deliberate approach to ensure firefighter safety while pursing the course that holds the highest probability of success in containment.  

East Zone (CAIIMT2): Yesterday control lines were completed up and down the East Zone of the Calf Canyon fire. Mop up activities continued along contingency lines established below Black Lake and the 434 road. Dozer line was being constructed north of Angel Fire along the ridgeline to provide adequate defense in the event of control lines being challenged. Today, firefighters enjoyed the benefits of recent rains which greatly helped suppression efforts along the northern edges of the fire.  There are still small sections of open fireline but they are being watched and worked. A secondary line of defense along the top of the ridge west of Angel Fire is being implemented.  Fire management will remain diligent in pursuing treatments with the highest probability of success.

South Zone (CAIIMT5): Over the next couple of days cooler weather will transition to a warmer and drier pattern increasing fire activity. East of the Pecos Valley corridor, firefighters continue to work on improving containment and contingency lines from Barillas Peak to Elk Mountain. Crews continue to clear and improve defensible space around structures in Pecos Valley. Fire managers are also completing a strategy to contain the fire in the Pecos Wilderness. This area presents a unique safety challenge to firefighters due to significant tree blow-down from storms this past winter.

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

Weather: Today will see the warming and drying trend continue as the upper-level ridge builds over our area. Daytime temperatures will be in the upper 60s mid 70s with minimum relative humidity values dropping into the 9-15% range.

Winds will be out of the northwest at 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph and slightly higher 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 | 
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2022 -  

 San Miguel/ Mora County News Release  Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire 
 
Evacuation Updates  MORA COUNTY - The following communities of Golondrinas and Watrous/Fort Union have been DOWNGRADED to READY STATUS, effective immediately. 

The community of Chacon is 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, and West Holman are in SET STATUS. 
 
The communities of Upper Morphy, Santiago Creek, South Carmen, Ledoux, Penasco Blanco, Abuelo, Puertocito, Rito Cebolla, South Mora (East), Golondrinas, and Watrous/Fort Union 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. 
 
ROAD CLOSURES  Mora County: N.M. 518 is closed between mile posts 42 (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.revize.com/revize/sanmiguelcounty/FINAL-new-mexico-RSG-guide-2017_000.pdf