OCTOBER 22, 2025: Ignitions began on the Borrego Mesa Campground Prescribed Fire at 0900 am. Ignitions completed at 6:15 pm. Fire crews completed approximately 300 acres.
OCTOBER 23, 2025: The prescribed fire project area received moisture, ignitions postponed.
OCTOBER 24, 2025: Fire managers made the decision to postpone ignitions until next Tuesday October 28, 2025.
OCTOBER 28, 2025: The Espanola Ranger District Borrego Campground Prescribed Fire had a successful test ignition this morning due to favorable conditions. Ignitions will continue on the remaining 99 acres this afternoon. Smoke is visible from Cordova, Chimayo, Taos, Cundiyo, Truchas, and Santa Fe.
OCTOBER 28, 2025: The Borrego Campground Prescribed Fire is complete, and fire resources will shift to patrolling and monitoring the area.