My son is supposed to be starting a Trek on June 26th. I'm praying they get some rain and favorable conditions to knock this out quickly.
Pictures are from several sources and the information below is the latest Update from Philmont Staff:
Ute Park Fire Update: June 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
The Ute Park Fire is 27,290 acres (based on infrared flight) and 0% containment.
On Friday June 1, 2018 Philmont successfully evacuated staff out of base camp to the Colfax County Fairgrounds in Springer, NM. Livestock have also been moved to unaffected areas of the Ranch and are safe.
Our incredible neighbors, the CS Ranch, Express UU Bar Ranch, Kite Construction, and Vermejo Park Ranch have offered resources and are working hard to ensure the safety of Philmont staff and property as well as the villages of Cimarron and Ute Park. We have had a tremendous outpouring of support from Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, Senator Tom Udall and Governor Susana Martinez.
Our staff remains optimistic and eager to deliver Philmont’s expected high-quality program to our camping and training center participants. In fact, staff will be continuing training today to prepare for the program we hope to run, including COPE, First Aid, and other department specific trainings.
Our thoughts are also focused on the well being of those responding to contain the fire. We are grateful for their continued efforts.
Ute Park Fire Info:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5820/ (air quality info, maps, etc.)
Until further notice, we will provide updates once a day prior to noon at PhilmontScoutRanch.org. Thank you for your patience.