Cerro Pelado Fire Updates
Start date: April 22, 2022
Cause: Unknown
Location: Forest Road 10 and NM Highway 4 approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs
Road Closures: None
Last updated June 27, 2022
There are NO EVACUATIONS in Los Alamos County at this time.
Monday, May 16 at 5:30pm Los Alamos County enter the READY phase of the "Ready, Set, Go".
The Ready, Set, Go Program seeks to share information with residents and property owners on how they can successfully become prepared in the event of a wildland fire. Read the brochure to find out more.
Last updated May 17, 2022
LA County Fire Restrictions Lifted June 23, 2022
Read the latest order here: June 23, 2022 Order.
The Santa Fe National Forest has lifted fire restrictions as well, but there are still closures in place due to fire activity. View the closure order prohibiting public access, as well as fire information here. Visit the SFNF website for more information.
Last updated June 27, 2022
Community Briefings
Briefings from the Southern Area Red Incident Management Red Team (May 2 & 4), the Great Basin 1 Team (May 6, 9 & 10) and community representatives to the Los Alamos Community on the Cerro Pelado fire are below.
WATCH the virtual video from Monday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Los Alamos
WATCH the virtual video from Thursday, May 12, 5:30p.m. in Los Alamos
WATCH the virtual video from Tuesday, May 10, 5:30p.m. in Cochiti, NM
WATCH the virtual video from Monday, May 9, 5:30p.m.
WATCH the virtual video from Friday, May 6, 5:30p.m.
WATCH the virtual video from Wednesday, May 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
WATCH the video from Monday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m.in Council Chambers at the Municipal Bldg.
WATCH the video from the Thursday, April 28 briefing at the Los Alamos High School Gym.
Last updated May 16, 2022
Reliable Information
Be sure to rely on official sources for the latest information on the Cerro Pelado Fire, such as:
WEBSITES:
Fire Information -
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Phones: 505-312-4593 and 303-918-4004
Email: [email protected]
Air Quality updates can be found: on the Laboratory’s air quality monitoring website at
https://www.lanl.gov/.../prote.../monitoring/air-quality.php and on AirNow - https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Los%20Alamos&state=NM&country=USA
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Cerro Pelado Fire Information Facebook page
NM Fire Info Facebook Page
Los Alamos County Facebook Page
Los Alamos National Laboratory Facebook page
Los Alamos County Fire Department Facebook page
Sandoval County Government Facebook page
Sandoval County Fire Rescue Facebook page
Los Alamos County Twitter Page
Santa Fe National Forest Twitter Page
Los Alamos County NextDoor page
#cerropeladofire #nmfire
Last updated May 9, 2022, 19:45
LA County Press Releases:
Click HERE to view all past press releases regarding the Cerro Pelado Fire.
Last updated May 17, 2022
CodeRed
Are you signed up for the County's emergency notification system CodeRED? Signing up allows the Los Alamos County Emergency Management Office to send emergency communications to your phone or email. You can sign up online at the CODERED webpage or by texting LOSALAMOS to 99411.
Individuals requiring assistance can call CodeRED directly at 1-866-939-0911.
Watch a step-by-step guide to signing up HERE
CodeRED message 5/16 18:40:
Cerro Pelado fire conditions have improved, which means that the County will return to the Ready stage of Ready, Set, Go on Tuesday morning May 17. Stay alert and pay attention to the news in case circumstances change. Stage 3 fire restrictions remain in place for Los Alamos County. Thank you for your attention and diligence the past 3 weeks, we greatly appreciate it.
CodeRED message 5/13 15:15:
"THIS IS A TEST OF THE CODERED EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. Los Alamos County remains in the “set” position of the ready-set-go program. Remember Los Alamos County is in Stage 3 fire restrictions. Unpaved hiking trails are closed to the public. THIS IS A TEST OF THE CODERED EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM."
CodeRED message 5/8 13:30:
"Los Alamos County enters "SET" stage: Due to the Cerro Pelado Fire, Los Alamos County and LANL will move to the "set" stage of evacuation readiness at 8:00 a.m. Monday, May 9. Remember, this can change at a moments notice."
Last updated May 17, 2022
Questions and Requests for Assistance
Los Alamos County is receiving a high volume of calls from the public with a variety of questions and requests for assistance. Three forms are now available where individuals can pose questions, and request assistance with transportation or animals in case of an evacuation. We highly recommend the public utilize these forms in order to help County staff manage the high volume of requests.
Officials with Los Alamos County request that individuals with questions not contact emergency responders directly, as these individuals are extremely busy fighting the fire.
Cerro Pelado Fire QUESTIONS
Cerro Pelado Fire RESOURCES
Los Alamos County Animal Assistance Request
Los Alamos County Transportation Assistance Request
Los Alamos County Shelter and RV Parking Assistance Request
Last updated May 12, 2022
Resources (Shelters, Evacuating Animals, Vehicle Parking, RV Parking and Storage)
Visit the Cerro Pelado fire resources webpage for resources that are available to the community to prepare, in the event Los Alamos moves to "Go" status. These resources are available now, unless otherwise noted. We encourage the community to be proactive and act early.
Last updated May 6, 2022, 15:00
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read answers to the most frequently asked questions on the FAQ page.
Last updated May 10, 2022
One Less Spark Campaign
Tips on how to prevent a wildfire. Visit the National Wildfire Coordinating Group website.