SFNF NEWS RELEASE
Acres: 712
Containment: 63%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter
Personnel: 328
Highlights: Crews continued suppression repair work in areas near the Sierra de los Pinos community yesterday, making good progress rehabilitating roads and campgrounds impacted during firefighting activities.
Visitors are encouraged to exercise caution when planning their visit over the holiday weekend. Highway 4 has been reopened, but travelers can expect delays due to pilot cars managing traffic flow between mile marker 27 and 33.
Many areas of Santa Fe National Forest remain closed to visitors, including:
Campgrounds Closed – Jemez Falls Campground, Jemez Falls Picnic Area, Jemez Falls Trailhead, Redondo Campground.
Day Use Sites Closed – Battleship Rock, Rincon, Spence Hot Springs, Dark Canyon. La Cueva Picnic, San Diego Overlook, East Fork Trailhead, and Las Conchas.
Operations: Crews will continue work today on suppression repair efforts along Forest Service Roads 10 and 135. Yesterday, crews were able to repair dozer line near Forest Service Road 134B down to handline that was constructed near the Jemez Falls Trailhead. Resources will remain in place throughout the weekend to respond to any new starts.
Fire Restrictions: Statewide fire restrictions are in effect. Campfires, fireworks, smoking, open burning, and oil and gas flaring are banned on all non-municipal, non-federal and non-Tribal lands. Based on what we see on the ground, our current weather and fuel conditions are highly conducive to fires starting and spreading quickly. We need everyone to reduce that risk by taking extra precautions and taking them seriously. Our wildland firefighters are working tirelessly to respond to wildfires, and the public has a crucial role to play in preventing catastrophic fires before they start. For more information, visit https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/
In addition, the entirety of the Santa Fe National Forest remains in Stage II fire restrictions. No campfires, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fires are allowed on the Santa Fe National Forest. Fireworks are always prohibited on public lands. The Village of Jemez Springs adheres to the Santa Fe National Forest Fire Restrictions. This also include prohibitions on Fireworks within the Village limits.
Weather: Today will be mostly sunny, with a high around 89°F. North winds of 5 to 10 mph will shift southwest throughout the morning.
Closures: The closure of the fire area remains in effect. The full closure can be viewed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/
Evacuations: Evacuations have been lifted for the community of Sierra de los Pinos.
Safety: No drones or aircraft are allowed to fly in the area. If you fly, they can’t.