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 […]

April 29, 2026 Update: The Crow Creek Fire was discovered at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 near HWY 445 north of Maxwell in Colfax County. Resources are on scene and are implementing a full suppression strategy. The fire is active and making wind-driven runs north through grass fuels toward HWY 64. Structures are threatened, and resources are providing point protection. Air resources have been ordered to assist suppression efforts. Currently, the fire is estimated at 50-100 acres.  Evacuations / Closures: HWY 64 is closed between Colfax Tavern and Raton Municipal Airport. The public should avoid […]

April 29, 2026 Update:  Last night, increased relative humidity and decreased fire activity aided response efforts on the Sparks Fire. Crews made good progress beginning to establish fireline around the perimeter. Threatened residences received structure protection throughout the night. The fire is zero percent contained.  Today, fire activity is minimal and exhibiting creeping and smoldering behavior. Crews will continue their full suppression strategy to secure the perimeter with the goal of increasing containment. Air attack is on scene to support operations. The […]

Breezy and Dry Conditions forecasted for Hummingbird Fire  Acres: 3,882 Start Date: 4/20/2026 Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 208 Containment: 0 %Cause: Lightning  Summary: The Hummingbird fire remained active overnight after a day of breezy and dry conditions. Additional growth was seen across the fire in Iron Creek and above the south fork of Willow Creek. Firefighters in Willow Creek Subdivision stayed vigilant overnight providing structure protection and secured spot […]

April 28, 2026  Update: The Sparks Fire was discovered at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 near HWY 156 in Quay County. Resources are on scene and attempting direct engagement using a full suppression strategy. The active fire is running, spotting and wind-driven, moving west to east through grass and piñon-juniper fuels. The area is remote and cell service is not readily available. Structures are threatened, and additional resources are arriving to engage. Currently, the fire is estimated at 1,500 acres.  Evacuations / […]

Lighter winds allow aircraft to support Firefighters Acres: 3,264 |Start Date: 4/20/2026 Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 204 Containment: 0 % Cause: Lightning  Summary: Overnight firefighters conducted defensive firing operations along the western perimeter in the Gila Wilderness to establish containment lines and keep the fire away from Willow Creek Subdivision. Fire crews worked through the […]

Another day of Red Flag conditions ground aircraft on Hummingbird Fire  Acres: 2673 Start Date: 4/20/2026  Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 197 Containment: 0 % Cause: Lightning  Summary: The Hummingbird Fire saw additional growth in the Gila Wilderness moving northeast across Iron Creek Mesa and west into Iron Creek. Wind gusts up to 35 MPH were a major safety concern throughout the day. Air tankers and helicopters were unable to support ground crews yesterday due to high winds and unsafe aerial […]

Hummingbird Fire activity prompts GO Evacuations for Willow Creek Subdivision   Acres: 2018 Start Date: 4/20/2026  Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 174 Containment: 0 % Cause: Lightning  Summary: Firefighters focused efforts on protecting critical values at risk in the Willow Creek Subdivision. Red Flag conditions coupled with active fire behavior caused spot fires to cross established control features on the northern perimeter of the Hummingbird fire. This prompted a “GO” evacuation for the Willow Creek […]

Acres: 233 Start Date: April 22, 2026 Location: Las Tusas, NM Fuels: Timber Containment: 79% Highlights: This will be the last daily update for the Tusas Fire unless fire behavior changes significantly. Yesterday, crews focused on securing and patrolling containment lines and on mopping up along the fire perimeter. Despite strong winds, the fire remained […]

The Gila National Forest is sponsoring a National Fire Prevention and Education Team. The team is supporting the forest for two weeks with messaging and outreach during Stage 1 fire restrictions. The team will appear at local and regional events, such as Continental Divide Trail Days and Tour of Gila in Silver City and Truth […]

Acres: 233 Start Date: April 22, 2026 Location: Las Tusas, NM Fuels: Timber Containment: 39% Highlights: Yesterday, fire crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Road closures and Ready, Set, Go statuses have been lifted but the public should proceed with caution, as […]

Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions Challenge Firefighters  Acres: 221 Start Date: 04/20/2026 Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 165Containment: 0 % Cause: Lightning  Summary: Fire activity increased with active wind driven runs and short-range spotting up to a half mile on the Hummingbird fire yesterday. The fire remains in steep, rocky, and rugged terrain of the Gila Wilderness. The fire spread to the Northeast through snag patches and dense fuels left behind […]

Today, crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Fire acreage was reduced to 231 acres due to more accurate mapping. Evacuations: The road closure on NM 266 remains in place for non-residents. Residents should proceed with caution, as firefighting operations are ongoing. Ready […]

Acres: 251                                                                          Fecha de inicio: 22 de abril de 2026 Ubicación: Las Tusas, NM                                                  Combustibles: madera Contención: 0% Puntos destacados: Ayer, las brigadas de bomberos utilizaron un buldócer para construir nuevas líneas de defensa y continuaron reforzando las líneas existentes con el fin de reducir el riesgo de focos secundarios dentro del […]

Daily Update – Friday, April 24, 2026 Acres: 251                                                                                       Start Date: April 22, 2026 Location: Las Tusas, NM                                                                                      Fuels: Timber Containment: 0%                                                                    Highlights: Yesterday, fire crews used a bulldozer to construct new fireline and continued strengthening existing lines to reduce the potential for spot fires within the Tusas Fire perimeter. The Northern New Mexico Type […]

Gila Las Cruces Type 3 IMT Assumes Command of Hummingbird Fire  Acres: 25Start Date: 4/20/2026 Location: 15 Miles East of Glenwood, NM Personnel: 164 Containment: 0 %Cause: Lightning  Summary: The lightning caused Hummingbird Fire is burning in the Gila Wilderness through dense patches of brush, dead and down fuels, and standing dead trees (snags) left behind from Whitewater-Baldy fire in 2012. After an aggressive initial attack by ground resources, 2 large airtankers and a Type 1 helicopter, the fire […]

Tusas Fire – San Miguel County – 4/23 evening update 6:15 p.m. Crews are continuing fire suppression activities on the Tusas Fire, including utilizing direct tactics. Fire acreage is 250 acres, due to more accurate mapping, and is zero percent contained. Evacuations/Closures: NM 266 to County Road A3 remains closed. Previous Ready, Set, Go statuses […]

Update: Yesterday, a New Mexico Forestry Division Type-3 ad-hoc team assumed command of the Tusas Fire at approximately 6 p.m. Crews worked overnight on initial attack and structure protection. Fire activity was steady through the night but moderated slightly this morning. Today, crews are working to establish containment lines along the flanks. State, local and federal fire crews and aviation resources are engaging with full suppression tactics. No structures have been impacted, […]

Evening update on Tusas Fire, per San Miguel FD: If you are on NM 266 between mile marker 4 and highway 94 or if you are on highway 94 between Sapello and county road A4A, you are on SET status. If you are on county road A4A, you are on READY status. BE READY to […]