Forest Service photo: Crews work to protect the communication site near the Seven Cabins Fire. (Alamogordo, NM, May 14, 2026) – Suppression efforts continued throughout the afternoon with multiple aviation resources and on-the-ground crews working to limit forward progression of the fire. Seven Cabins Fire Update Update: Crews conducted preparation operations around the communication site today, supported by […]

May 14, 2026  The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfire activity that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico, including the Line Fire, Mimms Fire and Haywood Fire.  Update: The Line Fire was discovered at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14 near HWY 54 south of Nara Visa in Quay County. Resources are on scene and are implementing a full suppression strategy. The fire […]

Forest Service Photo: Seven Cabins Fire in the Capitan Mountains Wilderness Area. (Alamogordo, NM, May 14, 2026) – Lincoln National Forest crews are actively engaged in suppression efforts on a wildfire located in the Capitan Mountains Wilderness area. Seven Cabins Fire  Update: The Seven Cabins Fire was discovered at 4:12 a.m. on Thursday 14, 2026, north of Capitan in the Capitan Mountain […]

Suppression efforts lead to 24% containment Fire Information Phone: 575-210-8631 (8 a.m.– 8 p.m.) Acres: 341                                                         Start Date: May 8, 2026 Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 296 Fuels: Short Grass, brush, oak and pinyon/juniperContainment: 24%       Location: 12 miles SE of Magdalena, NM Operations: Crews continued structure assessment and preparation work around the Langmuir Observatory yesterday and will […]

Crews begin to secure direct line and establish anchor points Albuquerque Zone Incident Management Team Fire Information Phone: 575-210-8631 (8 a.m.– 8 p.m.) Acres: 341                                                         Start Date: May 8, 2026 Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 249 Fuels: Short Grass, brush, oak and pinyon/juniperContainment: 0%       Location: 12 miles SE of Magdalena, NM Operations: Minimal fire growth yesterday allowed […]

Six Mile Fire Morning Update for May 12, 2026 Fire Information Phone: 575-210-8631 (8 a.m.– 8 p.m.) Acres: 396 Start Date: May 8, 2026 Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 171 Fuels: Short Grass, brush, oak and pinyon/juniper Containment: 0% Location: 12 miles SE of Magdalena, NM Operations: The Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Management Team assumed command of […]

Six Mile Fire – Magdalena Ranger District Reported start date: May 8, 2026Cause: UndeterminedPercent contained: 0% Size: 394 acresPersonnel: 129 Location: Mountainous terrain of Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Magdalena, NM – May 11, 2026 — Firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Six Mile Fire using a combination of direct […]

Six Mile Fire Morning Update – Magdalena Ranger District Albuquerque, NM – May 10, 2026 — Firefighters will continue to actively suppress the Six Mile Fire using both a direct extinguishment as well as an indirect confinement strategy.  Helicopters and Very Large Airtankers (VLAs) will continue to be utilized today for crews to safely engage […]

Six Mile Fire Evening Update – Magdalena Ranger District Albuquerque, NM – May 9, 2026 — Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Six Mile Fire using both a direct extinguishment as well as an indirect confinement strategy.  Helicopters used bucket drops while Very Large Airtankers (VLAs) strategically laid retardant lines to help check the fire […]

Albuquerque, NM – May 9, 2026 — Firefighters continue to actively work to suppress the Six Mile. Reported start date / time:    March 8, 2026 around 4pm Cause: Undetermined  Size: Estimate 40+ acres Location: Mountainous terrain of Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. […]

Rainfall minimizes fire activity on Hummingbird Fire   Acres: 5,650 Start Date: 4/20/2026 Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 193 Containment: 60% Cause: Lightning  Summary: Today will be the last daily update provided by the Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team. The Hummingbird Fire will transition back to the local unit tomorrow. Any future updates for the Hummingbird Fire will come from […]

On Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts (Albuquerque, NM – May 5, 2026) — Effective Friday May 8th, the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts. See attached maps. Forest managers consider several factors for determining fire restrictions, […]

Hummingbird Fire continues to smolder in the Gila Wilderness  Acres: 5,650Start Date: 4/20/2026Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NMPersonnel: 207 Containment: 35%Cause: Lightning  Summary: Yesterday firefighters were able to complete back hauling equipment used to protect Willow Creek Subdivision. Heavy equipment supported fire crews on Bursum and Bearwallow Road, mulching debris from prep work on the indirect contingency lines. Containment increased yesterday on portions of the Hummingbird […]

Willow Creek Subdivision downgrades to Level 2 “SET” evac status  Acres: 5,650 Start Date: 4/20/2026  Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 219 Containment: 21% Cause: Lightning  Summary: Yesterday evening at 6:00 PM coordination with fire officials, Catron County Sheriff’s Office and Catron County Emergency Management downgraded the community of Willow Creek Subdivision to a Level 2 “SET” evacuation status. Resources back hauled excess fire hose, pumps, portable water tanks, and sprinkler kits used for structure protection. The Hummingbird Fire saw additional containment along the eastern […]

Hummingbird Fire receives precipitation from afternoon thunderstorms  Acres: 5,650 Start Date: 4/20/2026  Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 230 Containment: 17% Cause: Lightning  Summary: Containment increased on the Hummingbird Fire yesterday as firefighters were able to secure holding features along the Willow Creek Trail (151). Isolated thunderstorms moved over the fire area yesterday bringing measurable amounts of precipitation. Fire activity moderated slowing fire growth in the Gila Wilderness; however, pockets of heat remain throughout the Hummingbird Fire footprint. Fire crews made progress […]

Afternoon thunderstorms move over Hummingbird Fire  Acres: 5,650 Start Date: 4/20/2026  Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 241 Containment: 12% Cause: Lightning  Summary: Cooler temperatures and higher humidities moderated fire behavior yesterday. Isolated thunderstorms moved over the fire area; however, no measurable amounts of precipitation fell over the fire throughout the day. The Hummingbird Fire had additional growth on Iron Creek Mesa in the Gila Wilderness burning through the 2024 Ridge Fire scar. Containment increased yesterday as firefighters secured the remaining […]

Containment increases on the Hummingbird Fire  Acres: 5,298 Start Date: 4/20/2026 Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 246 Containment: 7 % Cause: Lightning  Summary: Engine crews working in Willow Creek Subdivision patrolled fire lines through the night keeping watch on the Hummingbird Fire and mopping up spot fires that occurred during previous shifts. Firefighters on the northwestern perimeter held containment lines along the Willow Creek ridgeline after defensive firing operations were completed. Aircraft flew several missions yesterday supporting ground crews with retardant drops, reinforcing holding features […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two fires that are requiring the attention and state, local and county resources in New Mexico. This will be the final notification on these fires unless significant changes occur.   Sparks Fire – Quay County – 4/30/26  Update: Yesterday, fire activity picked up as temperatures warmed, producing wind-driven runs and active torching. […]

Hummingbird Fire grows to over 4,000 acres  Acres: 4,364 Start Date: 4/20/2026  Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 244 Containment: 0 % Cause: Lightning  Summary: The Hummingbird fire burned active today in the Gila Wilderness and grew to the east on Iron Mesa and in Iron Creek moving through dense snag patches and heavy accumulations of dead and down fuels. Yesterday engine crews assigned to structure protection in the Willow Creek Subdivision worked to strengthen containment lines, using hose lays to mop […]