Frijoles Fire Update: Temporary Closure Lifted

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  Frijoles Fire Update: Temporary Closure Lifted“The temporary closure order has been rescinded, however in order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.”
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  Fire remains active but public closure order rescinded as firefighting continues in New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness.“The temporary closure order has been rescinded, however in order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.”
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  The Frijoles Fire, burning since August 4 in New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness, has had its temporary closure order rescinded as of September 21, 2026.“The temporary closure order has been rescinded, however in order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.”
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  Firefighters are continuing full suppression efforts in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, with full containment expected to be slow due to rugged conditions. The Santa Cruz Overlook Road and Campground remain off-limits to the public to facilitate safe firefighting operations.“The Frijoles Fire, which started August 4th due to a lightning strike, is burning in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, NM. Firefighter and public safety are the number one objective and the fire is being handled as a full suppression incident. Full containment will be a slow process as the terrain in the Pecos Wilderness is rugged and hazardous. Firefighter and public safety are the number one priority. The ability for firefighters to safely fight this fire depends on availability of rescue resources and adequate medical evacuation sites in the event a firefighter gets hurt on the fire line.The temporary closure order has been rescinded, however in order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.”

NMSNF Frijoles Fire

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Santa Fe National Forest. --- State: New Mexico --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 24.639130 Longitude: 105° 50 59.092255 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Frijoles Fire, which started August 4th due to a lightning strike, is burning in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, NM. Firefighter and public safety are the number one objective and the fire is being handled as a full suppression incident. Full containment will be a slow process as the terrain in the Pecos Wilderness is rugged and hazardous. Firefighter and public safety are the number one priority. The ability for firefighters to safely fight this fire depends on availability of rescue resources and adequate medical evacuation sites in the event a firefighter gets hurt on the fire line.The temporary closure order has been rescinded, however in order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.Press Releases/Updates will be released Monday, Wednesday, and Friday unless significant changes to the fire occur.The media line has been deactivated; however, the main information line ((505) 407-5343) remains available for questions about the Frijoles Fire.