June 20, 2020 
New aerial mapping of the Mims Lake Fire in in Truth or Consequences now shows containment at 80%. The fire, located on private land (municipal), is estimated at 125 acres. Burnout operations on the northwest portion of Mims Lake may produce additional smoke today (06/20). Firefighters will continue to mop-up hot spots and secure containment lines. No structures are threatened. This will be the last notification for this fire unless there are significant changes.
Incident Name: Mims Lake Fire
Start Date & Time: June 18, 2020 – 1600
Start Location: South side of Mims Lake, north side of Truth or Consequences/south side of the City of Elephant Butte
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Salt cedar, Russian olive, brush, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 125
Ownership(s): Private municipal
Structures Threatened: No
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: No
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
EMNRD Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us
NM Fire Info 
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