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Santa Fe National Forest has identified ten sites where crews may burn branches left after thinning. The work could extend through winter. The November 12 notice gives no ignition date and announces no associated closures.
Find the district for your trip. In Sandoval County, Rock Creek and Tusas West are in the Cuba district. Hill Unit 2, Horseshoe, San Antonio and Barley Canyon are in the Jemez district. In Santa Fe County, the Glorieta piles fall in Pecos–Las Vegas. Hyde Park North Ridge, Thompson Ridge and the Tesuque piles are in the Española district.
Crews will weigh snow cover, wind, smoke dispersal and available personnel before each burn. If you are heading to one of these areas, check the district and project name against the latest forest notice before leaving. The Forest Service asks visitors to watch for crews and advises drivers who encounter smoke to slow down and use headlights.
Forest Service project list on NM Fire Info, issued November 12, 2026, at 4:33 p.m. MST. Official fire updates · AirNow smoke map. Document-based planning snapshot checked November 13 at 7:13 a.m. MST. Check official alerts for current conditions.
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