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Espanola Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

Closure

Safety brief

Updated

Low fire danger today.

The Frijoles Fire is 15,547 acres and 79% contained, with a trend of growing but more contained. Campfires are prohibited, and Borrego Mesa Campground is closed. The Pecos Wilderness (Española side), along with multiple roads, trails, and trailheads, are closed for fire suppression. Fire danger is currently low, but always check current conditions and specific area restrictions before your trip.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Campground campfiresProhibited

Borrego Mesa Campground is closed.

Exceptions

  • Forest Service permit holders
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers
  • Organized rescue or firefighting resources
  • Landowners accessing private property
03-10-06-26-11
Forest closures and access limitsProhibited

Pecos Wilderness (Española side), multiple roads, trails, and trailheads closed for Frijoles Fire suppression.

Conditions

  • Closure effective August 15, 2026 through September 15, 2026

Exceptions

  • Forest Service permit holders (FS-7700-48)
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers
  • Organized rescue or firefighting resources
  • Landowners accessing private property
03-10-06-26-11

Restrictions last checked

Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast

Estimated AQI*

3max avg 0.6 µg/m³ around 12 AM

Good wildfire smoke

Next 24 hours

Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM

District average10th–90th percentile

* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.

Hourly wildfire-smoke PM2.5 forecast across the district
Local timeDistrict averagep10p90Estimated AQI*Smoke category
Sep 9, 7:00 PM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.2 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 8:00 PM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 9:00 PM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 10:00 PM0.3 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈2Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 11:00 PM0.4 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈2Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 AM0.6 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈3Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 AM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 AM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.2 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 AM0.4 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.3 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈2Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 AM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.6 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 AM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.6 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 AM0.2 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.2 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 7:00 AM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 8:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 9:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 10:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 11:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 PM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 PM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 PM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke

* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.

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Last 30 days

Changed from Moderate to Low on Sep 4.

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