Frijoles Fire: Good Burn, Local Challenges | Santa Fe News

The Frijoles Fire, having scorched over 15,000 acres, is showing promising signs—most damage was low-intensity, which experts call a “good fire” for long-term forest health. While containment sits at 80%, flames linger in some zones. Officials are collaborating with local communities to assess impacts beyond Forest Service lands, especially on water systems like acequias, which remain clogged by ash and mud, disrupting farms and ranches. Though soil moisture retention appears intact and erosion risks low, elected leaders stress listening to locals whose generational knowledge is vital for effective recovery.

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