SFNF NEWS RE;EASE
Public Information: 505-407-5343 Acres: 15,186
Media Information: 505-230-5386 Containment: 38%
Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Start Date: August 4, 2026
Email: 2026.frijoles@firenet.gov Cause: Lightning
Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmsnf-frijoles-fire Personnel: 973
Operational Update: This morning, several surrounding communities experienced moderate air quality after thunderstorm outflow winds moved smoke into areas overnight. Air quality improved during the afternoon as skies cleared, and smoke dispersed around the fire area.
Firefighters improved containment lines along the northern and western portions of the fire. Crews were flown into the southwestern portion of the fire and made good progress working south along the fire’s edge. Recent rainfall has moderated fire behavior in some areas, creating opportunities for firefighters to implement a direct extinguishment strategy. As anticipated thunderstorms moved through the area, crews maintained situational awareness, adjusted operations as needed, and worked toward their assigned objectives while prioritizing firefighter safety. North of the fire, crews also scouted and constructed contingency lines as part of a multilayered strategy to protect surrounding communities.
Additional resources continue to arrive at the incident. Drivers should be alert for fire equipment, vehicles and obey all road closures, and use caution when traveling through the area. Smoke may affect nearby communities and roadways. Current air-quality and smoke information is available at fire.airnow.gov.
Weather: Tonight, will be partly cloudy, There is a 40% chance of rain with isolated showers and storms through midnight. Temperatures will be between 61℉ and 67℉, with relative humidity between 40% to 50%. Winds will be from the west northwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Evacuations: In Santa Fe County, Camino de Cañon in Cundiyo remains in “Go” status. The rest of Cundiyo, Cerro Piñon, and the Borrego Mesa area—specifically near Forest Roads 440 and 306—remain in “Set” status. Nambe Pueblo Lake remains in “Ready” status.
In Rio Arriba County, the community of Cordova remains in “Ready” status.
Evacuation Shelter: For information call the Santa Fe County Fire information line (505) 428-3737 or visit https:// www.santafecountynm.gov/fire
Closures: There is a road closure for NM 503 between County Road 98 and State Road 76. Visitors are encouraged to avoid the fire area and use caution when traveling near firefighting operations.
The Santa Fe National Forest issued a temporary forest closure to include the Pecos Wilderness area on the Espanola Ranger District for the Frijoles Fire. The forest order closure and map can be found or here https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.
Additionally, there is a Temporary Road Closure Order affecting FR 306, from the intersection of FR 440 and FR 306, West to the Forest Boundary and FR 306. The closure can be found here https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.