Rio Arriba County FIRE

04/06/2026

🚫🔥 Statewide Burn Ban in Effect

Due to dry conditions and high fire risk, all outdoor burning is prohibited.
Help keep our communities safe

Please follow the ban and report any fires immediately.

03/27/2026

🚫🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥🚫

Due to dry conditions and increased fire risk, a burn ban is now in place. This means NO outdoor burning of any kind until further notice.

⚠️ Even a small spark can quickly turn into a dangerous wildfire. Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. 🚒

✅ Please follow all local guidelines
✅ Report any signs of fire immediately

Stay safe and help protect our land, homes, and neighbors.

03/27/2026

🚫🔥 Burn Ban in Effect for Rio Arriba County 🔥🚫

The office of the Rio Arriba County Fire Chief has issued a Burn Ban that is now in effect throughout Rio Arriba County until further notice.

This decision is due to extremely high fire danger conditions, including very dry weather and projected high winds.

⚠️ Please help keep our communities safe by not burning under any circumstances during this time.

📞 For any emergencies, please call 911 immediately.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our county.

12/03/2025

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Once again, Rio Arriba County FIRE and Rio Arriba County is proud to announce the arrival of Santa Claus!

Bring the kids on over and join us for a free photo shoot with Santa, and a toy! 🎅🏻

🎄 This event will be held on Thursday, December 4th, 2025
@
1122 Industrial Park Road Espanola NM, 87532 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 🎄

We hope to see you all there! ❄️ ⛄️

11/19/2025

⚡️Update: Power has been restored⚡️

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Jemez Co-op lost power from their provider.

Power outage affects all residents from Pojoaque to Abiquiu.

No estimated time for resolution.

Please standby for more information, and prepare accordingly.

Dial 911 for any and all emergencies

11/13/2025

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Northern Rio Arriba Electric Co-op (NORA) will be having a planned power outage tomorrow morning starting at 8:00 am until about 12:00 noon. They will be replacing a bad pole in the Ghost Ranch area. This will affect members from that area, North to the Colorado State line, to include the Lumberton areas.

Please prepare accordingly.
Dial 911 for any and all emergencies.

10/22/2025

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🎃👻 Rio Arriba Fire & Emergency Services proudly presents our second annual Truck-or-Treat! 🚒🍬

Bring your little ghouls and goblins out for a spooktacular night full of sweet treats, decorated trunks, and Halloween fun for the whole family! 🕷️✨

🚗 Trunks decked out in spooky & fun themes
🍭 Loads of candy for all the kiddos
🎶 Festive music & Halloween vibes
🎭 COSTUME CONTEST – let’s see those creative outfits! (Prizes awarded to winners)
🧋VENDORS

It’s safe, fun, and the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic night hosted by your very own Rio Arriba Fire & Emergency Services! 🚒🦇🕸️

08/26/2025

‼️ Residentsof Rio Arriba County ‼️

From www.weather.gov/abq

Forecast flooding changed to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Properties along the Rio Chama and southern reach of the Rio Ojo Caliente are flooded. Private roadways within several hundred yards of the river are impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 08/09/1967. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

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07/25/2025

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06/25/2025

Strong work Agua Sana !

06/25/2025

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