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Santa Fe County continues to coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies regarding the Frijoles Fire. The U.S. Forest Service is the official source for information regarding the fire, and updates and press releases about the fire can be found through official USFS channels and on InciWeb.wildfire.gov.

The USFS update from this morning noted the fire is 2,052 acres, zero percent contained, with 86 personnel on site. Here is the update in Spanish.

The communities of Cundiyo and Cerro Piñon remain in READY status, and County officials are watching closely for anything that would change that. Santa Fe County Fire Department oversees evacuation updates, and Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department will assist in the event any evacuation takes place. Currently, there are no evacuations in effect.

NM 503 remains closed between County Road 98 and State Road 76 except for local and emergency traffic.

As a reminder, do not fly drones in or around wildfires.

Aircraft are actively supporting wildfire suppression efforts. An unauthorized drone near the fire can create a serious safety hazard and may force firefighting aircraft to leave the area or suspend air operations.

Please keep drones grounded and allow firefighters and aircraft to do their jobs safely.

Santa Fe County and Santa Fe County Fire Department channels will post any changes to evacuation status. Visit Santa Fe County Fire Department webpage or Santa Fe County Facebook  for County updates.

Sign up to receive emergency notifications through Alert Santa Fe. Alert Santa Fe is the official emergency notification system the County uses to alert residents of status updates. You can sign up for text message and/or email alerts.

There are three status updates in the READY, SET, GO preparedness system that lead up to an evacuation. There is no evacuation at this time, but residents should gather essential items and make a plan to leave if evacuation orders are issued.

In READY status, you should

• Have a Go-Bag packed and ready
• Plan different evacuation routes
• Designate an emergency meeting location outside of the fire hazard area
• Assemble an emergency supply kit
• Appoint an out-of-area friend or relative as a point of contact so you can communicate with family members
• Maintain a list of emergency contact numbers in your emergency supply kit
• Monitor fire weather conditions and fire status
• Alert your family and neighbors
• Ensure that your family knows where your gas, electric, and water main shut-off controls are and how to use them

Your Go-Bag should contain a three-day supply of items you would need to safely evacuate your home, which may include medications, water, food, pet food, infant formula,  diapers, cash or traveler’s checks, and toiletries.

If conditions change to a SET status, that means you should take further steps, including to monitor the news and alerts for updates,  turn off propane tanks and gas at the meter, pack your car, and be ready to evacuate if orders are called. More information about what actions to take during READY, SET, and GO statuses can be found in Santa Fe County’s Ready, Set, Go! Guide.

Santa Fe County continues to coordinate with partner agencies and monitor conditions for potential impacts to County communities.

Please share this information with residents in the Cundiyo and Cerro Piñon communities.