COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, New Mexico, which began on Friday evening, April 24, 2026. As of 9 a.m. April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely monitoring the area as the day gets warmer.

“Our crews will be back again this morning to continue to assist in ensuring this fire is contained as soon as possible,” said LAFD Chief Erik Litzenberg.

Chief Litzenberg stressed that there was no threat to Los Alamos County and that LAFD will remain available and is happy to assist more, as needed.

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