Controlled burns started in northern New Mexico

Two controlled burns ignited by Santa Fe National Forest crews on Thursday are liable to be visible in northern New Mexico for the next few days.

The Chaparral Rx Burn was ignited about 9 miles northwest of Jemez Springs and could be visible from Seven Springs, the Jemez corridor and Highway 550 into Cuba.

The Begoso Rx Burn is 14 miles southeast of Pecos and west of Punta de San Jose. It could be visible from the communities of Rowe, Pecos. Glorieta, Ilfeld, San Juan, San Jose, San Isidro and the I-25 corridor.

Both fires are designed to improve the health of the forests and wildlife habitat.

MORE FROM KOB-TV

KOB-TV Section Front

Taos judge dismisses contempt charges   Teenager sentenced to 60 years for murder   Family terrorized as So. NM home is invaded   Cleanup plan released for Grants-era mine site   Governor appoints new human services secretary   Farmington plan recommends $136M in new roads   Dona Ana authorities investigate home invasion   NMAA sells online tickets to 2 football semifinals   DA offers tips for safe holidays   Bingaman to visit Navajo Nation Tuesday KOB-TV Section Front   Add KOB-TV headlines to your news reader: