The fire has reached the upper portions of the Gallinas Watershed, but the tree canopy in that area is still intact and the fire is a cool backing fire. The fire has not affected water quality, and there is a 3-month reserve supply of water available for the Las Vegas Community. The Viveash Fire continues to burn on the Santa Fe National Forest, six miles north east of the small community of Pecos. On May 31st, fire fighters made good progress on the north and western portions of the fire.
Fire lines are secure.
Fire crews received considerable support from air tankers and helicopters and were able to hold the fire east of Pecos Canyon and West of Gallinas. On June 1, steady progress was made on the containment line around the perimeter of the fire, especially the west and north flanks of the fire. Afternoon showers brought a major break for the suppression efforts turning the tide to a direct attack on the northest and east side of fire. The forecast for Friday is partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and increased humidity. The fire remains south of the Pecos Wilderness boundary.