Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District (2025-08-09)

Containment improves to 27% with mastication nearing completion on north section. Fire activity significantly decreased. Next update only if conditions change. Chipping and mop-up operations continue.

Significant containment progress achieved at 26% with fire remaining at 1,307 acres. Crews near completion of mastication work on north and east perimeters. 144 personnel continue suppression operations.

Fire reaches 1,307 acres with first containment progress at 4%. Afternoon rainfall aids suppression efforts. 124 personnel on scene with four aviation dip tanks planned for support.

Fire grows to 1,017 acres with 0% containment. Light precipitation on northeast and southwest boundaries. Aerial resources continue to assist ground operations. Public reminded to avoid fire area.

Fire doubles in size to 300 acres with 0% containment. Multiple firefighting resources deployed including engines and aerial resources. Moderate fire behavior continues with no community threat.

Lightning-caused wildfire reported at 7:31 AM northeast of Grants, NM on Mt Taylor Ranger District. Initial size 150 acres burning pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine fuels. Full suppression strategy initiated with no threat to communities.

Smoke advisory issued for Vereda Blanca Fire. Smoke may be visible west of Grants, Milan, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Cuba, and Jemez areas. Public advised to check air quality conditions at fire.airnow.gov.