Frijoles Fire Surpasses 9,000 Acres in Northern New Mexico

Taos socked in by Frijoles Fire smoke overnight

From the Taos Valley, the mountains have been obscured behind a scrim of particulate matter as the lightning-caused Frijoles Fire continues to burn in the Pecos Wilderness. As of Tuesday (Aug. 18), the fire was burning 11,335 acres and was…

Frijoles Fire grows to over 11,000 acres, gaining on the eastern flank

The Frijoles Fire experienced growth as residents of some Northern New Mexico villages continue to monitor blaze.

Frijoles Fire reaches 11,300 acres, as officials warn of poor air quality in Nambe and Española

The Frijoles Fire in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Aug. 17, 2026, according to Santa Fe National Forest officials. (Photo courtesy of Inciweb) The Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Monday morning, and officials are warning that smoke will continue to pose health risks as it settles into nearby valleys in the coming days.  The wildfire, which lightning sparked Aug. 4, wa…

Frijoles Fire surpasses 9,000 acres in northern New Mexico

The Frijoles Fire is now over 9,000 acres in size and is 12% contained in northern New Mexico, as of late Sunday. The post Frijoles Fire surpasses 9,000 acres in northern New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4.

Cato 2 Fire burns 2,080 acres southeast New Mexico

Cato 2 Fire burns 2,080 acres southeast New Mexico