Frijoles Fire reaches 11,300 acres, as officials warn of poor air quality in Nambe and Española

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago

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The Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Monday morning, and officials are warning that smoke will continue to pose health risks as it settles into nearby valleys in the coming days.

The wildfire, which lightning sparked Aug. 4, was 9% contained as of the Santa Fe National Forest’s latest update Monday, down from 12% Sunday evening, when the fire was a little over 9,300 acres. …

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