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SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 13, 2026—

New READY status announced

At 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 13, the Borrego Mesa area on and around Forest Road 440 and Forest Road 306 and east of Rio Chiquito, and the Nambé Pueblo Lake and Falls Recreation Area, moved to READY status due to continued growth of the Frijoles Fire. These are uninhabited areas that have been moved to READY status to alert any travelers that may be in the vicinity or planning to visit. READY status means to prepare for potential evacuation. 

Earlier this week, on Monday, Aug. 10, Camino de Cañon in Cundiyó was placed in GO status, which means to evacuate immediately. The remainder of Cundiyó and Cerro Piñon were moved to SET status, which means be ready to leave. These statuses remain the same.  

READY, SET, GO! Evacuation status for communities is listed on the County website and may change at any time. Stay alert to emergency notifications and official updates.  

Evacuation shelter updates

The evacuation shelter at the Pojoaque Valley Middle School has transitioned from a fully staffed operation to standby status. There has been no change to our sheltering capability or planned shelter location. Residents with questions about evacuation sheltering for people, pets, and livestock should call the Frijoles Fire information number at (505) 428-3737. 

If you fly, the U.S. Forest Service can't

Illegal drone flights over the fire area interfere with fire suppression operations and is a federal offense. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the Frijoles Fire area. On Tuesday, a drone incursion into the TFR posed a threat to the safety of aviation resources and impeded suppression efforts. Remember, "If you fly, the U.S. Forest Service can’t.”   

While the U.S. Forest Service remains Incident Command, the fire departments of Santa Fe County, the City of Santa Fe, and Los Alamos County, as well as the State Forestry Division, and Tribes, have supported the response, including by providing structural fire protection for at-risk communities and direct fire suppression efforts. Thank you to all federal, state, and local partners. 

Donations

There have been many generous offers from the public to provide donations of hot meals and supplies. The County is grateful for the offered support, however, currently, no donations are needed. In addition, unsolicited donations hinder response efforts by creating logistical challenges that distract from operations. Instead, the County recommends that interested citizens consider donating to a nonprofit, such as the American Red Cross, who is operating the evacuation shelter at the Pojoaque Valley Middle School, and supporting relief efforts in response to wildfires across the nation. Information on how to donate to the American Red Cross is on their donation webpage.   

Sign up for emergency notifications

Santa Fe County urges all citizens to sign up for Alert Santa Fe, the County’s official emergency notification system. This is the primary way the County communicates emergency information, including evacuation notices.   

Other fire information & resources are available through the County’s website at https://www.SantaFeCountyNM.gov/fire.   

Recap:

• Today the Borrego Mesa and Nambé Pueblo Lake and Falls Recreation Area move to READY status
• Camino de Cañon in Cundiyó remains in GO status
• The remainder of Cundiyó and Cerro Piñon remain in SET status
• There is a "no drone zone" around the Frijoles Fire
• Call the Frijoles information line for questions about evacuations for people, pets, and livestock, (505) 428-3737
• Sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Santa Fe
• Visit the County's Fire information webpage for updates

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