05/25/2025
***5/29 1700 final update from Incident Management Team:
Camp Fire Update: May 29, 2025
Command of the Camp Fire Transitions back to BLM
This will be the final update for the Camp Fire unless there is a significant change.
Acres: 877
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 76%
Total personnel: 69
Structures Damaged: 5
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National
Conservation Area
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass
Fire Update
Command of the Camp Fire, which started on Sunday, will transfer from the Pecos Zone Type-3 Incident Command
Team to the Bureau of Land Management tomorrow. It rained today in the fire area, which is helping to extinguish
any remaining hot spots. Containment continues to increase, and firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor
the area for several more days. Several trails and dispersed camping areas remain closed to the public.
Closed and Open Areas
Open
• Highway 220
• Fort Stanton Cave Campground
• The Fort Stanton Historical Site
• Rob Jaggers Campground
Closed
• West Mesa Road, Red Tank Road and associate dispersed camping areas
• The surrounding BLM land will remain closed as crews continue their work in the area
Closed Trails
• Fort Stanton North Trail
• Fort Stanton South Trail
• Deer Valley Trail
• Kit Carson Loop
• Rio Bonito Trail
• Pershing Trail
• Mustang Trail
• Antelope Gap Trail
• Elk Meadow Trail
• Skyline Trail
• Capitan Overlook Trail
• Buffalo Soldier Trail
Open Trails
Trails on the east side of Highway 220 are open. This includes:
• Homestead Trail and Trail Access Loop
• East Mesa Trail
• Cave Canyon Trail
• East Well Trail
• Zamora Trail
• Cedar Crest Trail
• Lincoln Trail
Fire Restrictions: BLM Roswell District, Lincoln County and the NM Forestry Division are all under fire restrictions or
a burn ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating
motorized vehicles off designated roads and outdoor welding are all prohibited. Fire restrictions information:
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/
More Information:
• Lincoln County Emergency Management Fire Service FaLincoln County Fire Servicencolncountyfireservice/
• Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Community90694/?_rdr
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLMNewMexico/
• Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area: www.blm.gov/visit/fort-stanton-snowy-river-
cave-nca
This will be the final update for the Camp Fire
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***5/28 1730 update from Incident Management Team :
Public Information and Media Line: 505-681-2837
Phone Line HoLincoln County Fire Service 2025
Fort Stanton and RobLincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Community
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 70%
Total persoBureau of Land Management - New Mexico4
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National
Conservation Area
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass
Fire Update
Containment continues to increase as crews make progress on seLincoln County Fire Serviceire has not spread for
sevLincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Communityal burned acres is now 877. Crews continue to
identify and put out areas of the fire that are smoldering. Fort Stanton Historical Site personnel have begun
assessments of the damaged areas. Two wooden buildings in the interment camp area of the site completely
burned. A third building, a gymnasium built in the 1940s, was also affected. The roof of the gymnasium, which had
collapsed previously in the 1990s, was consumed by the fire. However, the walls which are made of adobe and
concrete are still standing. The fire did not affect the main grounds of the site.
Closed and Reopened Areas
Open Now:
• Highway 220 reopened this morning. Please use caution in the Fort Stanton area as firefighters are still
working in the area.
• Fort Stanton Cave Campground
Opening Thursday, May 29, 2025
• The Fort Stanton Historical Site will reopen at 10 am.
• Rob Jaggers Campground
Closed
• West Mesa Road, Red Tank Road and associate dispersed camping areas
• The surrounding BLM land will remain closed as crews continue their work in the area
Closed Trails
• Fort Stanton North Trail
• Fort Stanton South Trail
• Deer Valley Trail
• Kit Carson Loop
• Rio Bonito Trail
• Pershing Trail
• Mustang Trail
• Antelope Gap Trail
• Elk Meadow Trail
• Skyline Trail
• Capitan Overlook Trail
• Buffalo Soldier Trail
Open Trails
Trails on the east side of Highway 220 are open. This includes:
• Homestead Trail and Trail Access Loop
• East Mesa Trail
• Cave Canyon Trail
• East Well Trail
• Zamora Trail
• Cedar CresLincoln County Fire Service BLM Roswell District, LinLincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Community fire restrictions or
a burn ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating
motorized vehicles off designated roads and outdoor welding are all prohibited. Fire restrictions information:
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-reLincoln County Fire Serviceunty Emergency Management Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Communityireservice/
• Fort Stanton Facebook: www.facebook.Lincoln County Fire Service/?_rdr
• Bureau of Land MaLincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook CommunitywMexico/
• Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area: www.blm.gov/visit/fort-stanton-snowy-river-
cave-nca
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***5/27 2000 update from incident management team:
Public Information and MediLincoln County Fire ServiceLine Hours: 8am – 8 pm
ConLincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Community2025: Evening Update
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National
Conservation Area
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass
Acres: 720
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 47%
Total personnel: 147
Structures Damaged: 4
Fire Update
Crews made significant progress today securing large portions of the fire line on the north and south sides of the
fire. Fire containment increased to 47%. The fire received light rain in the afternoon.
The Camp Fire is within the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. It is a unique area co-
managed by the BLM and the State of Lincoln County Fire Serviceles of cave passages that run below the fire
area and beyond. BLM cave specialists determined none of the caves were damaged by the fire. They attribute this
to the low intensity of the fire, previous thinning operations and past prescribed fire operations.
Note: The next fire update will be released tomorrow evening.
Closures:
• Fort Stanton is closed. It will reopen Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 am.
• Rob Jaggers Campground, and the Rio Bonito and West Mesa Road dispersed camping areas are closed and
will remain closed until firefighting efforts have concluded.
• Highway 220 will reopen tomorrow morning.
Fire Restrictions: BLM Roswell District, Lincoln County and the NM Forestry Division are all under fire restrictions or
a burn ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating
motorized vehicles off designated roads and outdoor welding are all prohibited.
Fire restrictions information: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/
Smoke: Minimal smoke was visible from the fire today. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows
you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
More Information:
• Lincoln County Emergency Management Fire Service Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lincolncountyfireservice/
• Fort Stanton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542361062890694/?_rdr
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***5/27 0800 update from Incident ManagementLincoln County Fire Service: 505-681-2837
Phone Line Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Community Fire
Camp Fire – May 27,2025: Morning Update
Acres: 720
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 4%
Total personnel: 147
Structures Damaged: 4
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Black Jack Pershing Rd. and Bonito Loop, Fort
Stanton, NM
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass
Fire Update
Fire lines conLincoln County Fire Serviceernight. Today fire crews Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Communityemoving burning material near the control lines to reduce the chance of it escaping
control lines and reigniting. GIS mapping of the burned area is ongoing. Crews will be especially focused on thLincoln County Fire Service continue to drop buckets Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites Facebook Community area.
The area affected by the fire is a specially-managed area by the BLM and the State of New Mexico. Fort Stanton,
established in 1855, is one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the coLincoln County Fire Servicerved
fort in New Mexico. It is one of the largest historical sites in the state. The 240-acre site and 88 buildings are best
known for its roles in the Indian Wars and the Civil War. However, over its 160-year history Fort Stanton has also
seen the lawless days of Billy the Kid, hosted patients at its hospital during the tuberculosis epidemic and became
an internment camp for German sailors and Japanese Americans during World War II. Now it is accommodating
firefighters as they work to contain the fire that nearly destroyed the site.
Weather: Temperatures are expected to reach 75 degrees today with 12 mph winds. There is a chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon which may bring rain but also lightning.
Evacuations and Closures: Fort Stanton is closed to the public. Rob Jaggers Campground, and the Rio Bonito and
West Mesa Road dispersed camping areas are also closed. Highway 220 is closed in the Fort Stanton area. Closures
and evacuations will be reassessed daily.
Fire Restrictions: BLM Roswell District, Lincoln County and the NM Forestry Division are all under fire restrictions or
a burn ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating
motorized vehicles off designated roads and outdoor welding are all prohibited.
Full fire restrictions information: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/
Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of
Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at
https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html. An interactive smoke map at
https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
More Information:
• Lincoln County Emergency Management Fire Service Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lincolncountyfireservice/
• Fort Stanton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542361062890694/?_rdr
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***1831 Fowarded from Incident Management Team:
Public Information and Media Line: 505-681-2837
Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
Progress Made on the Camp Fire
Camp Fire – May 26,2025: Daily Update
Acres: 350
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 0% but will likely increase as
the day progresses
Total personnel for all incidents: 78
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Black Jack Pershing Rd. and Bonito Loop, Fort
Stanton, NM
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass
Fire Update
Yesterday firefighters and air support responded to the Camp Fire in the Ft. Stanton area. Six large air tankers, two
single-engine air tankers, one type-1 helicopter, and one type-3 helicopter responded to the fire, along with several
fire crews. Collectively they dropped 32,000 gallons of fire retardant at strategic locations around the fire. These air
assets remain available today and will be used as needed. Today fire crews will construct Lincoln County Fire Service
of the fire and will continue to secure the fire line created yesterday on the south side. Fire activity has decreased
compared to yesterday.
The area affected by the fire is a specially managed area by the BLM and the State of New Mexico. The BLM
Managed land is part of the Fort Stanton- Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, and the state land
involved in the fire is the historic fort, managed by the New Mexico Cultural Affairs Division. Three historical
structures were damaged at Fort Stanton. Fort Stanton is one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the
country and is the best-preserved fort in New Mexico. One other outbuilding was damaged in the fire.
Weather: Temperatures today will reach approximately 75 degrees. Cloud cover is expected in the afternoon with
mild winds approximately 10 mph. The lower wind speeds can help decrease fire behavior. There is a chance of rain
tomorrow afternoon/evening.
Evacuations: Evacuations are still in place for the Ft. Stanton and surrounding campgrounds off of Highway 220
between US 380 and Devils Canyon turn off.
Closures: Highway 220 is closed in the Fort Stanton area. Please stay away from the fire area to allow fire personnel
quick access to the fire.
Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
• BLM Roswell District, Lincoln County and the NM Forestry Division are all under fire restrictions or a burn
ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating
motorized vehicles off designated roads and welding are all prohibited.
• To view full fire restrictions, visit: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/
Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of
Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at
https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html. An interactive smoke map at
https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
More Information:
• Lincoln County Emergency Management Fire Service Facebook:
Lincoln County Fire Service
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*** Forwarded from incident management team:
ublic Information and Media Line: 505-681-2837
Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
Progress Made on the Camp Fire
Camp Fire – May 26,2025: Daily Update
Acres: 350
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 0% but will likely increase as
the day progresses
Total personnel for all incidents: 78
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Black Jack Pershing Rd. and Bonito Loop, Fort
Stanton, NM
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass
Fire Update
Yesterday firefighters and air support responded to the Camp Fire in the Ft. Stanton area. Six large air tankers, two
single-engine air tankers, one type-1 helicopter, and one type-3 helicopter responded to the fire, along with several
fire crews. Collectively they dropped 32,000 gallons of fire retardant at strategic locations around the fire. These air
assets remain available today and will be used as needed. Today fire crews will construct fire line on the north side
of the fire and will continue to secure the fire line created yesterday on the south side. Fire activity has decreased
compared to yesterday.
The area affected by the fire is a specially managed area by the BLM and the State of New Mexico. The BLM
Managed land is part of the Fort Stanton- Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, and the state land
involved in the fire is the historic fort, managed by the New Mexico Cultural Affairs Division. Three historical
structures were damaged at Fort Stanton. Fort Stanton is one of the most intact 19th-century military forts in the
country and is the best-preserved fort in New Mexico. One other outbuilding was damaged in the fire.
Weather: Temperatures today will reach approximately 75 degrees. Cloud cover is expected in the afternoon with
mild winds approximately 10 mph. The lower wind speeds can help decrease fire behavior. There is a chance of rain
tomorrow afternoon/evening.
Evacuations: Evacuations are still in place for the Ft. Stanton and surrounding campgrounds off of Highway 220
between US 380 and Devils Canyon turn off.
Closures: Highway 220 is closed in the Fort Stanton area. Please stay away from the fire area to allow fire personnel
quick access to the fire.
Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location.
• BLM Roswell District, Lincoln County and the NM Forestry Division are all under fire restrictions or a burn
ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating
motorized vehicles off designated roads and welding are all prohibited.
• To view full fire restrictions, visit: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/
Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of
Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at
https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html. An interactive smoke map at
https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.***
***Update Monday 5/26/25***
Briefing was held at 07:00 and crews are engaged in mop ip operations, the fire has transitioned to the Type 3 Pecos team. This will be the final update from Lincoln County Fire Service. The team will be bringing on a PIO for future messaging.
***Update 2105 *** evacuation for the Ft. Stanton and surrounding campgrounds off of Hwy 220 between US 380 and the Devils canyon turnoff, will remain in place until tomorrow. The situation will be reevaluated tomorrow for a possible change of status. We ask that you avoid the area until the fire is better contained and controlled . Thank you in advance for your assistance and understanding ***
***update 2033*** fire size now estimated at 350 acres. Air support has ceased for the evening. Ground crews from the county being released as BLM crews arrive and are briefed. ***
***NOTICE, as the sun starts setting tonight residents of the Capitan area may have heavy smoke settling causing hazardous breathing conditions. ***
***update 1900*** after survey, approximate size is 150 acres. BLM is taking control of fire suppression with County Resources until their teams can arrive ***
***update1815*** Fire remains around 50 acres, some movement still noted, ground crews and aircraft have been attacking hot spots and edges. Smoke is visible from several areas at this time. Area still secured by law enforcement. ***
***update 1710*** Law enforcement has closed 220 fro Hwy 380 intersection to Devils Canyon turn off. ****
***update*** 1655: fire has extended to approx 50 acres, air support has been requested and will be on scene shortly. Evacuations have been requested for local residents. They may go to the county fair grounds for temporary shelter.*******
Camp Fire brush fire. 20-25 acres brush unknown origin. Crews from Lincoln, Capitan, Bonito, Glencoe, Hondo, OES, Village of Ruidoso Fire, Lincoln County EMS, NM State Forestry and BLM are on scene. Please stay out of the area. Watch for emergency vehicle
