/tags/hermits-peak-fire Hermits Peak Fire en-US Copyright Tue, 17 May 2022 14:44:25 GMT /kunm-news-update/2022-05-17/rain-brings-mild-relief-to-fires-abq-city-council-oks-increased-budget-more Lightning sparked a few new small fires in the drought-stricken Southwest Monday but the thunderstorms brought welcome rain to the monster blaze that's been churning for a month in New Mexico and is now the state's largest in recorded history. Tue, 17 May 2022 14:44:25 GMT /kunm-news-update/2022-05-17/rain-brings-mild-relief-to-fires-abq-city-council-oks-increased-budget-more 91°µÍř News /local-news/2022-05-12/forecasters-warned-of-poor-weather-before-controversial-prescribed-burn A controversial prescribed burn, which would eventually become the Hermits Peak Fire, has left Northern New Mexicans and officials wondering why it ever happened in the first place. The U.S. Forest Service, which lit the blaze, has yet to release all the information about the conditions under which the burn took place––citing a pending review. Thu, 12 May 2022 23:49:11 GMT /local-news/2022-05-12/forecasters-warned-of-poor-weather-before-controversial-prescribed-burn Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-05-12/a-planned-burn-gone-wrong-sharpens-a-forestry-dilemma The Hermits Peak fire began as a prescribed burn. Many officials, and evacuees at risk of losing everything, say the burn should never have happened. An ecologist says despite the risks prescribed burns are essential. Thu, 12 May 2022 23:41:16 GMT /local-news/2022-05-12/a-planned-burn-gone-wrong-sharpens-a-forestry-dilemma Alice Fordham /local-news/2022-05-05/anger-and-distrust-stirs-among-northern-nm-residents-affected-by-massive-wildfires As the Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire continues to ravage northeastern New Mexico, residents are feeling frustrated with the federal government. They said a reckless prescribed burn, lack of communication, and late aid are the root of the problem. Fri, 06 May 2022 00:56:20 GMT /local-news/2022-05-05/anger-and-distrust-stirs-among-northern-nm-residents-affected-by-massive-wildfires Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-05-11/relief-funds-are-on-their-way-to-wildfire-victims-but-some-say-its-too-late President Joe Biden has declared the U.S.’s largest wildfire in New Mexico as a disaster.The declaration comes on the heels of firefighters successfully fighting back the flames from entering the city of Las Vegas––for now. Thu, 05 May 2022 19:14:25 GMT /local-news/2022-05-11/relief-funds-are-on-their-way-to-wildfire-victims-but-some-say-its-too-late 91°µÍř News /news/2022-05-04/resources-for-those-affected-by-wildfires-and-those-who-want-to-help The 91°µÍř News Department is continuing to update these lists with resources related to the fires in NM, including the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Thu, 05 May 2022 01:02:47 GMT /news/2022-05-04/resources-for-those-affected-by-wildfires-and-those-who-want-to-help /local-news/2022-05-03/some-who-originally-stayed-in-mora-join-the-6-000-wildfire-evacuees The Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak Fire in northeastern New Mexico remains the largest wildfire burning in the country. While forest officials say weaker winds Monday allowed firefighters to make progress on its containment, winds returned Tuesday afternoon and are forecast for Wednesday, as well. Source New Mexico’s Shaun Griswold was on the ground in Mora last week and has continued to follow the fire and the northern New Mexico residents impacted by it. Wed, 04 May 2022 01:51:13 GMT /local-news/2022-05-03/some-who-originally-stayed-in-mora-join-the-6-000-wildfire-evacuees Nash Jones /local-news/2022-05-02/as-largest-fire-in-u-s-sweeps-towards-mora-officials-fear-the-worst Projected to double in size in the coming days, the Calf Canyon/ Hermit’s Peak Fire continued to rage in northern New Mexico––threatening towns and villages and forcing thousands to flee. Now, erratic winds are pushing the flames closer to Mora and Las Vegas. Mon, 02 May 2022 23:39:44 GMT /local-news/2022-05-02/as-largest-fire-in-u-s-sweeps-towards-mora-officials-fear-the-worst Bryce Dix