Two fires in northern New Mexico are putting smoke into the air and making residents nervous.
The Tres Lagunas (Three Lagoons) Fire, 11 miles east of Santa Fe, was caused by a downed power line May 30 and has burned either 6,249 or 7,476 acres (both acreages appear on InciWeb). It is zero percent contained. Management of the fire was turned over to a Type 2 New Mexico Incident Management Team with John Pierson as Incident Commander. An Incident Command Post has been established at the Pecos National Historical Park nine miles south of the fire.
The Thompson Ridge Fire has burned about 1,700 acres 15 miles west of Los Alamos, north of Highway 4 and Jemez Springs, and is listed at 25 percent containment. Sunday at 3 p.m. there will be a public meeting at the Sierra de Los Pinos Fire Station 52.
Bill, please consider relating information on the fires at White Peaks near Philmont Scout Ranch. I am responsible for a bus load of Scouts heading that way on Tuesday evening the 18th. Any tips or fire related safety measures applicable to the back country hiking would also be appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your great site and sharing your passion. Respectfully, Pat
Thanks for the information update Bill.
chris
You are very welcome, Chris.