Frijoles Fire map & updates
The Frijoles Fire is burning in Santa Fe County, NM (3 Miles E from Cundiyo, NM). Latest size 15,956 acres, 90% contained.
Frijoles Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-14). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Frijoles Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 16 mi |
| Los Alamos, NM | 26 mi |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 65 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 71 mi |
| Farmington, NM | 144 mi |
| Durango, CO | 147 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 5, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 14, 2026
- Record last updated — September 29, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Frijoles Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medio Fire | 4,010 | 2020 | 5 mi |
| Amole Fire | 1,954 | 2019 | 25 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other New Mexico fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Frijoles Fire?
In Santa Fe County, NM, 3 Miles E from Cundiyo, NM. The nearest city in our list is Santa Fe, NM, about 16 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Frijoles Fire?
15,956 acres (about 25 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Frijoles Fire contained?
It was reported 90% contained.
What caused the Frijoles Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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