Mountainair, NM - February 19, 2008: Investigators have determined that the Ojo Peak Fire was a human caused fire. They would like to speak to anyone who may have information about any people or vehicles seen in the Pine Shadow Trail area or the South end of the Crest Trail in the Manzano Mountains the weekend of November 17 or 18, 2007.
The Ojo Peak fire, although several miles away, could have eventually threatened a popular attraction in the Manzano Mountains, the largest stand of Rocky Mountain large tooth maples in New Mexico at the head of Tajique Canyon. This is one of many cherished attractions in the area which continue to be threatened by human caused wildfire. With these attractions in mind and as the Ojo Peak Fire Investigation nears an end, investigators would like to make one final attempt to obtain any information from the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albuquerque Zone Dispatch office at 505-346-3910. Hours of operation for the dispatch office are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
For information about this email or to be added to our fire information email list, please contact Arlene Perea at atperea@fs.fed.us.
The Mountainair Ranger District is also in the process of updating its postal mailing lists. If you wish to be added to the district postal mailing list, you may call the district office at 505-847-2990 or email lmcintosh@fs.fed.us.
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