What Towns and National Forests Have Been Impacted So Far? Some of the towns impacted by the fire include Trout Springs, Ledoux, Mora, Cleveland, Rociada, and many more. Numerous towns have been forced to be evacuated, while many other towns are being told to be prepared to leave their homes and businesses behind. The fire has been estimated to have destroyed at least a thousand structures. Click here to learn more about which towns are under evacuation orders. The Santa Fe, Cibola, and Carson National Forests are closed effective today.
What’s the Upcoming Weather Forecast? It’s not exactly promising. Dry weather continues for the rest of the week, with moderate winds also being a part of the forecast. Next week, there is a 30% chance of rain in Angel Fire next Tuesday, but it will only be scattered showers.
What ski resorts are at risk? The ski resorts to keep an eye on are Pajarito, Red River, Sipapu, Ski Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort.
On Monday, Sipapu entered Go Mode, meaning locals needed to evacuate immediately. Based on the forecast, there’s serious concern that damage could be done to Sipapu. Snowmaking equipment is currently being used to protect the land and the structures, and they are running the lifts without the chairs being on them. According to KRQE, this is so that the haul rope doesn’t burn. The chairs have been placed in a wetted-down area with a firebreak protecting them, as you can see below.
Pajarito, Red River, and Ski Santa Fe have been closed effective today due to being on National Forest land. Red River is located in the Carson National Forest, while Pajarito and Ski Santa Fe are located in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Fire crews and staff are busy wrapping the buildings on the mountain. The next two days are critical as winds are expected to shift in our direction. We are so grateful for the first responders, #savesipapu pic.twitter.com/EuGVYUIRXL
— Sipapu Ski Resort (@SipapuNM) May 18, 2022
Videos of the Wildfire: These videos from PBS and NBC News show what it’s like on the ground, and it’s jarring.
Image/Video Credits: Sipapu, New Mexico Fire Info, Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, PBS, NBC News
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