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Please make sure your house number is visible from the road.
Preferably lit and/or reflective so we can see it in the middle of the night!

 

Please drive carefully.

There are icy places on the highway!


March 9, 2010 - Tuesday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a structure fire between mile marker 268 and 269. It turned out to be a pottery kiln that had just been started up for the day.
March 3, 2010 - Wednesday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical call.
February 28, 2010 - Sunday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a vehicle that slid off the road near mile marker 259. There were no injuries. The tow truck pulled it out and they were able to drive it away.
(Another slick, snowy morning in Taos Canyon!)

February 25, 2010 - Thursday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a 2-vehicle crash without injuries near mile marker 260.5. NM State Police responded and took a report. The road was very slick from the overnight snow.

February 21, 2010 - Sunday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to an accident that turned out to be on the Colfax County side of the pass. Our help was not needed.
February 15, 2010 - early Monday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and NM State Police responded to a single-vehicle roll-over near mile marker 271. There were no injuries.
February 10, 2010 - Wednesday morning Rio Fernando FD was requested to assist with traffic control for an accident without injuries involving a tractor-trailer that was blocking the highway on the Colfax County side of the pass. The road was very slick from the recent snow.
January 21, 2010 - Thursday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 259.
January 20, 2010 - Wednesday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a crash involving a tractor-trailer that had side-swiped a car. It turned out to be on the Colfax County side of the pass. Moreno Valley FD and NM State Police were on scene and RFFD's help was not needed.
January 19, 2010 - Tuesday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash with minor injuries near mile marker 259. The highway was very slick from the snow.
January 15, 2010 - Friday evening Rio Fernando FD was put on stand-by in case Taos FD needed the water tender at a structure fire in the Los Cordovas area.
January 2, 2010 - Saturday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single-vehicle roll-over with injuries near mile marker 263.

December 26, 2009 - Saturday evening Rio Fernando FD responded to a report of a home filling with smoke near mile marker 263. The smoke was coming from the fireplace.
December 22, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a minor 2-vehicle crash without injuries near mile marker 263.5.
December 13, 2009 - Sunday evening Taos County Sheriff's Deputies requested the assistance of Rio Fernando FD with traffic control at a crash without injuries near mile marker 272.
November 28, 2009 - Saturday night Rio Fernando FD was placed on stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top of the by-pass.
November 27, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's deputies responded to a 2-vehicle crash without injuries near mile marker 257.5.
November 19, 2009 - Thursday night Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 266.
November 17, 2009 - Tuesday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 266.
November 13, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a mutual-aid structure fire call in Moreno Valley FD's district. RFFD was canceled.
October 31, 2009 - Saturday evening Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and NM State Police responded to a crash near mile marker 266 where a truck hit an elk.
October 30, 2009 - Friday morning Rio Fernando FD assisted the State Livestock Inspector with traffic control while some cattle were moved down the highway to holding pens.
October 27, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD assisted Moreno Valley FD with traffic control for an accident involving a tractor-trailer and SUV near the bottom of the pass.
October 27, 2009 - Tuesday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a report of a vehicle off the road near the fire house. RFFD personnel and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies searched the canyon and did not find any vehicle off the road.
October 25, 2009 - Sunday morning Rio Fernando FD assisted Moreno Valley FD with traffic control for a vehicle off the road on the Colfax County side of the pass.
October 17, 2009 - Saturday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle roll-over near mile marker 268.5.
September 26 & 27, 2009 - RFFD personnel assisted in putting on, teaching and attended classes at the annual Enchanted Circle EMS Mini-Conference.
September 19, 2009 - Saturday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a report of smoke. It turned out to be a controlled burn in Caņon. Taos FD was also dispatched.
September 18, 19 & 20, 2009 - Rio Fernando FD personnel helped put on and teach at the annual Enchanted Circle Regional Fire Protection Association Structural Firefighting Mini-Academy. And we had three trainees attend this year!!
September 14, 2009 - Monday evening Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and NM State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash near mile marker 266. One of the vehicles had rolled. While at the accident, a person driving by reported a large rock in the road near mile marker 267. RFFD personnel were able to move the rock off the road.
September 13, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD assisted with traffic control for a truck the broke down on the roadway near mile marker 263.
September 10, 2009 - Thursday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top of the by-pass.
September 5, 2009 - Saturday afternoon RFFD Tender #1 participated in the "Touch-A-Truck" event at the Taos Youth & Family Center.
August 28, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top of the by-pass.
August 16, 2009 - Sunday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency in Valle Escondido.
August 14, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD and NM State Police responded to a rock slide at mile marker 263. The Highway Department sent a plow truck and a loader to clear the debris off the road.
August 11, 2009 - Tuesday night Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top of the by-pass.
August 4, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a person that was hit by a vehicle. A family member took the patient to Valle Escondido Club House to report the accident.
August 4, 2009 - Tuesday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency in Valle Escondido.
August 1, 2009 - Saturday morning Rio Fernando FD and NM State Police responded to a vehicle roll-over with gas leaking near Valle Escondido. There were no injuries.
July 29, 2009 - Wednesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to an accident where trees fell on the road hitting motorcyclists. Only minor injuries - no one was transported by ambulance.
July 26, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle crash with minor injuries near mile marker 258.5. Two Moreno Valley FD personnel were passing by and stopped to assist.
July 19, 2009 - Sunday afternoon: Thank you to all who attended our Annual Open House Picnic. There was lots of good food.
The water polo games were fun and just a little competitive.


The raffle was a success, bringing in much needed funds. Thanks to all who donated items and bought tickets.
A big THANK YOU to our support volunteers!! We couldn't have done it without you - especially since we responded to 2 calls during the day.

July 19, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance, Sheriff's Deputies and NM State Police responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries near mile marker 270. Two patients were transported to the hospital. Forest Service law enforcement personnel also assisted with traffic control.

July 19, 2009 - Sunday morning Rio Fernando FD responded to an abandoned campfire.
July 12, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was put on Stand-By to help cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at another call.
July 9, 2009 - Thursday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident near mile marker 257.
July 6, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD responded to a 4-vehicle crash with injuries near mile marker 262.5. Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies also responded. Moreno Valley FD assisted with traffic control.
June 24, 2009 - Wednesday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 260.
June 22, 2009 - Monday night Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 260. One patient was transported to Holy Cross Hospital.
June 20, 2009 - Saturday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to assist Taos County Sheriff's Deputies in finding a vehicle that rolled somewhere in the canyon. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle and in to town to report it but didn't know where exactly the crash was at. RFFD personnel found it at mile marker 261.5.
June 15, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD responded to a single vehicle roll-over near mile marker 268.5. Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies also responded.

June 8, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and NM State Police responded to a tractor-trailer turned over near mile marker 263.5. The truck spilled a load of gravel and leaked diesel. The highway was blocked for several hours while the truck was righted and the spill cleaned up. Carson National Forest personnel assisted with clean-up. Moreno Valley FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies assisted with traffic control. Taos FD and Moreno Valley FD were on stand-by to help cover any other incidents in the canyon.


June 8, 2009 - Monday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a roll-over at mile marker 268.5.


June 2, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident without injuries at the top of the pass. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies searched to the bottom of the pass on the Colfax County side and found no accident.
June 1, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to an accident between a bike and a car near mile marker 266. Nothing was found at that location. We were then informed that someone had picked up the patient and taken them in to the hospital.
May 25, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash near mile marker 263. One female patient was transported to Holy Cross Hospital.
May 22, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was put on stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. We were canceled when it was discovered to be a small fire in a clothes dryer and all other responding units were canceled.
May 15, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD responded to a motorcycle crash near mile marker 259. Taos County Ambulance transported 2 patients to the hospital. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies also responded.
May 8, 2009 - Friday morning Rio Fernando FD responded to a 2-vehicle crash with injuries near mile marker 265. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and Ambulance also responded.
April 24, 2009 - Friday evening RFFD was put on stand-by to help with any fires in the Taos area while most of Taos FD personnel were busy at a 2-vehicle crash south of town.
April 17, 2009 - Sunday night RFFD was dispatched to a roll-over near the first campground. RFFD personnel and Taos County Sheriff's deputies searched the lower canyon area - no accident was found.
April 11, 2009 - Saturday afternoon RFFD was dispatched to a "fire in Taos Canyon" unknown location. It turned out to be just clouds and fog.
April 6, 2009 - Monday afternoon RFFD responded to a single vehicle roll-over with injuries near mile marker 259. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and ambulance also responded.
April 4, 2009 - Saturday morning RFFD was dispatched to a roll-over with injuries near the top of the pass. Squad #51 and a Taos County Sheriff's Deputy went to the county line finding no crash. There were several crashes on the other side of the pass that Colfax County Sheriff's Deputies and Moreno Valley FD were taking care of. We assisted with traffic control until the road was cleared.
April 3, 2009 - Friday morning RFFD responded to a medical call in Taos Canyon.

March 31, 2009 - Tuesday evening RFFD responded to a crash of a propane tanker truck near mile marker 257. The highway was closed most of the night while the propane was offloaded so the tanker could be righted and towed away. No propane was spilled but the truck leaked some diesel. Taos FD, Angel Fire FD, Quest FD, Taos Ski Valley FD, Taos County Sheriff's Deputies, NM State Police and Taos Police assisted at the scene. Taos County Ambulance stood by in case there were any injuries. Moreno Valley FD and Colfax County Sheriff's officers helped with traffic control on the east side of the pass. Hondo-Seco FD helped cover the Taos area for other calls.


March 24, 2009 - Tuesday morning RFFD responded to a 2-vehicle accident that happened near mile marker 271 but the people drove to mile marker 261 before realizing that an ambulance was needed.
March 23, 2009 - Monday morning RFFD responded to a crash near mile marker 267 between a tractor-trailer and a pick-up truck. There were no injuries.
March 23, 2009 - early Monday morning NM State Police requested the assistance of RFFD in removing a large cottonwood tree that had blown down across the highway near mile marker 259. Kit Carson Electric Co. also assisted as they were responding to a power outage.


Summary of Annual Department Activity

2008 = 89 emergency responses
2007 = 71 emergency responses
2006 = 87 emergency responses
2005 = 68 emergency responses
2004 = 76 emergency responses
2003 = 69 emergency responses
2002 = 67 emergency responses
2001 = 35 emergency responses
2000 = 41 emergency responses

Volunteers put in many hours training, inspecting and maintaining equipment, maintaining personal gear, maintaining buildings and grounds, fundraising, and clerical duties.

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Regional Fire & Rescue Information

Southwest Regional Current Fire Restrictions
Carson National Forest Current Fire Restrictions

Enchanted Circle Fire & Rescue Information

Enchanted Circle EMS Information Web Site
Enchanted Circle Regional Fire Protection Association Web Site
Moreno Valley Volunteer Fire Department Web Site
Red River Fire Department Web Site
Taos Search and Rescue Web Site

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