Recent scene of the aftermath of the lightning caused Laguna Wildfire in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of N.M. 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Acres: 17,415
Start Date: June 25, 2025
Containment: 85 percent
Location: Located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of N.M. 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Personnel: 17
Resources: 2 engines | 1 module | 1 water tender
Fuels: Oak brush, ponderosa pine, Piñon-juniper
Highlights: Updates will be provided once a week, unless significant activity or changes occur. The next Laguna Wildfire Weekly Update will be provided Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.
The wildfire remains within containment lines. On Tuesday Aug. 5, a wildland fire module removed snags along the fire’s edge south of Gallinas Ranch. These dead standing trees can fall over containment lines creating spot fires. Removing these trees mitigates future fire risk and secures containment lines. Fire crews continue to monitor for smoke and patrol containment lines.
The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has completed their soil burn severity map and it is available to view at Inciweb-Laguna Wildfire orNM Fire Info.
Weather and Smoke: The burned area may experience precipitation with showers and thunderstorms forecast starting Tuesday through the weekend. Light smoke may be present as small interior pockets of unburned fuels are consumed. For the most up to date smoke information, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Safety: The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) was released on Aug. 2. For the safety of our firefighters please avoid the area where crews are working.
Closures and Evacuations: Forest closure order 03-10-01-25-13 was updated and remains in place through Aug. 12, 2025. To view the complete order and map visit, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/laguna-wildfire-closure-order.
The order is to protect the public’s health and safety during firefighting operations on the Laguna Wildfire. Gallina Ranch remains in READY evacuation status.
More Information: 505.435.5320; claudia.brookshire@usda.gov
Spanish translation of the Laguna Wildfire Weekly Update will be available on the Santa Fe National Forest Website and Inciweb