An additional 56,000 homes are under a voluntary evacuation order, he said. Smoke drifts from the Tunnel Fire north of Flagstaff, Ariz., April 19, 2022, in a still image from video. Several communities in San Miguel and Mora counties had been evacuated due to the Calf Canyon Fire, and a red flag warning was issued Saturday as gusts are expected to exceed 40 mph. , Photos: Sky News 13 flies over Good Friday pilgrimages, PHOTOS: Storm moves through New Mexico leaving snow, Snow causes difficult driving conditions across NM, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Best Mothers Day Gifts for moms obsessed with books, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. New Mexico Fire Loss and Fire Department Profile. CNNs Haley Brink, Allison Chinchar, Joseph Bonheim and Theresa Waldrop contributed to this report. Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that builds proprietary, user-friendly wildfire, weather, and avalanche tools for the publicwith an emphasis on the backcountry. New Mexico governor declares state of emergency due to multiple They continued to hold the fire in check through Memorial Day weekend, even as higher-risk fire weather returned. Valencia County Fire Department via Facebook, New Mexico's Big Hole Fire threatens hundreds of homes. National Interagency Fire Center meteorologist Jim Wallmann told CNNs Ella Nilsen fire conditions have been worsened by the combination of an abnormally dry and windy spring in New Mexico. With its passage, Griggs said the bill took needed action to prevent future wildfires like the Calf Canyon Hermits Peak Fire. As the climate has warmed, traditional fire seasons have been expanding too starting earlier and ending later in many parts of the world. The wildfires come in another year of severe drought for the Southwest. Your continued patience and understanding is appreciated as we work to improve the process and serve you better. (May 13), Republican-backed oil and gas bill opposed by New Mexico Democrats in Congress, Legislator, environmentalists urge governor to sign bill changing State Game Commission, A look at what bills impacting Carlsbad passed and died in 2023 legislative session, Pollution bills struggle in New Mexico legislature. When you have arrived at the Onate Complex please call 505-476-9600 Please plan to arrive early to allow for entry into the Onate Complex and signing into the DHSEM Building. Choose Microsoft Edge or Firefox if this happens. The Black fire in Gila National Forest exploded in mid-May to become the second largest blaze burning in the state. And large, destructive wildfires have become more common, especially in California. The two largest fires in New Mexico history are happening simultaneously and are only expected to get bigger through the weekend. From burning family homes, disrupting small businesses, and impacting our farmers and ranchers, this fire started by the federal government, and the flooding that followed, devastated the people of New Mexico and our way of life., More: Renewable energy now required on New Mexico state land after Lujan Grisham signs bill. The governor of New Mexico has declared a state of emergency for five counties, as several large wildfires burn across the state. Renewable energy now required on New Mexico state land after Lujan Grisham signs bill, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. More than 10,000 homes have been directly impacted by the blaze, team spokesperson Andy Gray said. The cities of Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Roswell in New Mexico all have the potential to tie or break record highs this week, making weather conditions at the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak wildfire even more dire. Maintain the proper staff to client ratio per state and local requirements. Both are less than 50% contained. appreciated. Calmer winds and wet weather over the past week, which even included some snow, helped firefighters stop the progression of the blaze. A Warner Bros. Chrome browsers may not load the map. The State Fire Marshals Office (SFMO) provides a number of services related to the safety of residents and guests of the state. Two fires east of Santa Fe -- the Calf Canyon Fire and the Hermits . The state's blazes include the Cooks Peak fire, which has grown to 59,000 acres in Mora County, and the Cerro Pelado fire, a 29,000-acre blaze within 5.5 miles of Los Alamos National. About 25 tents were destroyed in the fires Wednesday and Thursday in Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas. The Calf Canyon fire, seen from a westbound Amtrak train, burns in San Miguel County, New Mexico, April 22, 2022. Depending on the fire conditions, officials will call for evacuations. The fire, which started as two separate blazes that later merged, has damaged or destroyed more than 350 homes and other buildings so far, but no lives have been lost. They developed a sacred relationship with the land, believing that if they took care of the hallowed grounds, the mountains and forests would take care of them, said state historian Rob Martinez. "It's really heartbreaking.". New Mexico's wildfire season is here. But with the drier weather comes the potential for record heat. The Big Hole Fire in Valencia County started Monday and grew to 850 acres by Tuesday afternoon, state officials said.