Frijoles Fire Swells in New Mexico | Santa Fe News

The Frijoles Fire, now New Mexico’s third-largest wildfire this year, has scorched over 11,000 acres and is racing deeper into the Pecos Wilderness, fueled by relentless winds. With containment at just 9%, nearly 660 firefighters are battling the blaze as communities like Cundiyó and the Gorham Boy Scout Ranch brace for impact. Smoke blankets towns including Taos, forcing school closures and event cancellations amid dangerous air quality. Sparked by lightning on August 4th, the fire’s rugged terrain delayed ground access, making aerial crews critical in early response. With thunderstorms on the horizon but low humidity and gusty winds likely to push smoke toward Santa Fe, a crucial community meeting is set for Tuesday evening to update residents and outline next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/070fe847e8c2452a