Carson National Forest

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… ⭐ It’s official, Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online at recreation.gov/tree-permits/c…!

Prescribed Fire Ignitions Completed North of Taos nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/20/pre…

Prescribed Fire Planned Near Tres Piedras, N.M.: nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/20/pre…

Fire crews have completed ignitions for the day, treating 166 acres adjacent to Highway 522 at D.H. Lawrence Ranch Road. More ignitions are planned for tomorrow to the east. nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/19/jac…

Jackpot Burning Begins North of Taos: nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/17/jac…

Pile burning to the north of Taos, N.M., continued today with plans to potentially begin jackpot burning Firday. More: nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/16/cre…

Crews Continue Prescribed Fire Ignitions North of Taos, N.M.: nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/15/cre…

Prescribed Fire Ignitions Begin Near San Cristobal, N.M.: nmfireinfo.com/2025/10/14/pre…

Fire crews are planning to begin prescribed fire ignitions north of Taos, N.M., as early as Oct. 13. A project overview and interactive map are available at fs.usda.gov/r03/carson/fir….

Crews Contain Fires Near Taos, Navajo Lake: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/26/cre…

A fire crew is hiking in to a wildfire that's showing smoke visible from Taos and neighboring areas. It's located behind the Weimer foothills area (estimated location: maps.app.goo.gl/bUGyK1M4UfWiNm…). More details will be available once crews arrive on scene to fully suppress flames.

#MiddleMesaFire Update: Thanks to a significant decrease in fire activity and substantial containment efforts, Southwest Incident Management Team 3 will transfer command of the Middle Mesa Fire back to the Carson National Forest. More Information: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/14/mid…

#MiddleMesaFire Update: No significant heat sources were detected near the firelines from aircraft that flew over the fire. The fire is now 82% contained. More Information: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/13/mid…

#MiddleMesaFire Update: With additional containment added, fire operations felt comfortable to recommend that the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office downgrade evacuation statuses to READY More Information: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/12/mid…

#MiddleMesaFire Update: With additional containment added, fire operations felt comfortable to recommend that the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office downgrade evacuation statuses to READY More Info: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/11/mid…

Fire Crews Fully Contain Tusas and Hondo Fires: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/10/tus…

#MiddleMesaFire Update: High winds caused trees to torch and increased fire activity on the northeast and southeast sides of the fire near containment lines. Containment lines continue to hold through the winds. More Info: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/10/mid…

#MiddleMesaFire Update: Decisive action from firefighters increased containment to 15%. Containment increased along Forest Road 218 from the junction of Forest Road 218B east to and along Forest Road 218A. More Information: nmfireinfo.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.…

Fire crews are on scene of two new fire starts near Las Tablas, N.M.: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/08/tus…

#MiddleMesaFire Update: Firefighters are making progress with a full suppression strategy as they reach 7% containment on the fire. Containment on the fire is along the northwest flank near County Road 527 west toward Forest Road 218B. More: nmfireinfo.com/2025/08/08/mid…