Laguna Wildfire Daily Update

Firefighters continue to reinforce containment lines and evaluate areas for further containment.

Daily Update July 16th, 2025

Acres: 15,714                      Start Date: 06/25/2025

Location: Gallina, NM                  Cause: Lightning

Personnel: 291                      Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed conifer

Containment: 40%

Resources: 5 crews | 8 engines | 4 helicopters | 1 unmanned aircraft system | 3 water tenders | 2

dozer | 4 ambulance

Highlights: Firefighters remain focused on patrolling hazards, reinforcing containment lines, and

protecting values at risk. With hotter and drier weather predicted for today, an increase in fire

spread and smoke is expected.

Fire Activity: Yesterday, on the northwestern edge of the fire, firefighters continued monitoring

the perimeter and assessed opportunities for further containment. Air resources provided additional

support through water drops along this area of the fire. Along the central and eastern flanks,

crews assessed hot spots and took action to prevent further fire spread, as this area still holds

heat. Firefighters remain present in communities near the Rio Gallina and Rio Chama where they are

monitoring conditions and addressing areas that pose continued risk.

Today, efforts will focus on securing the containment line from the southeastern perimeter,

particularly where the fire progresses towards La Presa Canyon. This area remains a priority due to

its steep terrain and importance as a watershed for local communities. An unmanned aircraft system

(UAS) arrived at the incident yesterday and will begin to provide aerial support and reconnaissance

to firefighters working along the northern perimeter of the fire today.

Weather: A continued warming and drying trend is expected for the Laguna Fire area on Wednesday as

a weak ridge of high pressure builds over northern New Mexico. While a slight chance of isolated

afternoon storms exists, the overall pattern favors stable conditions with increasing temperatures

and lower humidity. Winds are expected to be light throughout the day; however, nearby storms could

create sudden wind shifts and erratic gusts over the fire area.

Smoke: Area residents can expect to see continued smoke from the Laguna Fire and nearby fires to

the north and west. Please use caution when driving in the area. For the most up-to-date smoke

information, visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/a60ea7fd?

Closures and Flight Restrictions: A closure order is in place for USFS lands in the area. To view

the complete order, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/laguna-wildfire-closure-order.

A new TFR was put in place yesterday. For current TFR maps, visit

Evacuations: Gallina Ranch remains in GO evacuation status, and the Monastery of Christ in the

Desert remains in SET status. For complete information on evacuations in New Mexico, visit

Laguna Fire Incident Phone Number: 575-323-8964 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Inciweb:

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmsnf-laguna-wildfire Email:

Links to further information can be found at https://linktr.ee/Incident_links?utm_source=qr_code