SFNF News:

Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start this afternoon, named the Glorieta Wildfire in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, southeast of Thompson Peak on La Cueva Ridge.

The cause of the wildfire is undetermined but there was lightning detected in the area from thunderstorm activity the last couple days.

Smoke may be visible from Glorieta, looking north on Interstate 25 and firefighters are focused on actively suppressing the wildfire.

As of 2:12 p.m. today the fire was estimated at a quarter acre burning in timber. Fire resources enroute included 2 engines and a helicopter.