Taos firefighters worked to put out a fire that consumed a shed near a residence on Josie Martinez Road in Ranchos de Taos Tuesday morning (March 12). The fire was reported just before 8 a.m., drawing firetrucks down the narrow roadway off State Road 240 on the west side of Ranchos, according to radio reports made to Taos Central Dispatch. Firefighters on scene ensured the nearby residence was empty of any people before proceeding to douse the blaze, which was brought under control within a few minutes. As of 8:15 a.m. reports indicated only a few "hot spots" remained.