Twin Cabins Wildfire Update

Location: The wildfire is in the Jemez Ranger District, near the northwest boundary between the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road
144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Start Date: June 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Size: 40 acres
Containment: 10%
Cause: Under investigation
Vegetation: Burning in oak brush, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
Resources: 40 personnel
Overview: Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression tactics.
Currently, the wildfire does not pose a threat to people or property. Highlights: Fire line is complete around the fire perimeter. All lines held overnight. The wildfire received significant precipitation on Tuesday night, but heat remains in large logs and is smoldering. Fire crews are starting to mop-up which means extinguishing and removing
burning materials near control lines. Weather: Thunderstorms with significant precipitation are forecast for this afternoon in the
wildfire area.
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the highest priority. Please avoid the area while crews manage the Twin Cabins Wildfire. Drones and firefighting aircraft are a dangerous mix and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire operations. If you
fly, we can’t. Smoke: Smoke may be visible to communities along New Mexico State Road 96 and New
Mexico State Road 4.
Fire Information:
Contact Claudia Brookshire, Public Affairs Officer, Santa Fe National Forest
Phone: 505-607-0879 (available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)