Santa Fe County FD

Santa Fe County Fire Department crews responded to reports of smoke near La Barbaria Road and Camino Cielo Alto at approximately 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Firefighters located a slow-moving wildland fire within the Santa Fe National Forest and immediately began suppression efforts alongside New Mexico State Forestry under a unified response.

At this time, the fire size remains undetermined. There are currently no threatened structures and no evacuation orders or warnings in place.

Two helicopters have been assigned to assist with aerial water drops as crews continue containment efforts.

Residents are asked to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel access to roadways and fire operations. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available.

Due to extreme drought conditions and increased fire danger, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners has approved temporary fireworks restrictions for unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County and all wildlands countywide.

The 30-day resolution bans the sale and use of certain fireworks, including missile-type rockets, aerial spinners, and other high-risk devices, to help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and protect public safety, firefighters, homes, and natural resources.

Residents are urged to use caution and follow all fire restrictions in place this summer.

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Open burning is prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County due to fire danger conditions. for more information please visit
www.santafecountynm.gov/fire

Strong partnerships make strong communities. 🤝🚒💧

The Santa Fe County Fire Department was proud to present certificates of appreciation to the staff at The Food Depot for their outstanding support during the recent water issue in the Valle Vista neighborhood. Their quick action, generosity, and commitment to helping residents in need made a meaningful difference for the community.

During challenging times, partnerships between emergency responders, community organizations, and local volunteers are essential to ensuring families receive the resources and support they need. We are grateful for organizations like The Food Depot that continuously step up to serve our communities with compassion and care.

Thank you to The Food Depot staff for being an invaluable community partner and for helping keep Valle Vista residents supported during this event. 👏

Septic systems can become dangerous if they’re not properly maintained or secured.
Make sure lids and access covers are secure and in good condition
Teach children to stay away — septic tanks are not play areas
Consider adding a secondary safety device for extra protection
Stay aware, stay proactive, and help keep your family and community safe.

Wildfire risk affects all of us, your voice matters.
Santa Fe County is updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and we’re asking for your input to help shape how we prepare and protect our communities.

Review the plan, take the survey, and join the conversation.
🗓 Public webinar: May 20, 6–7 PMhttps://www.santafecountynm.gov/uploads/documents/CWPP_Flyer_Santa_Fe_County_8.5x11_rev_2026_%281%29_.pdf

Students at Amy Biehl Community School had a blast teaming up with firefighters from Station 60! From tackling the junior firefighter combat challenge course to cooling off with a fun spray down, the day was full of excitement. To top it off, students even got the chance to dunk a few firefighters in the dunk tank!

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