May 26, 2021 
The Eicks Fire, located on private land in the Animas Mountains of Hidalgo County, is currently estimated at 720 acres and 0% contained. The fire is burning in very rugged, rocky terrain along the Continental Divide. No structures are threatened. Firefighters are working to fully suppress this fire on the ground and from the air. Resources include state and federal crews with the New Mexico Forestry Division, Bureau of Land Management, and USDA Forest Service. The fire was first reported just before 11:00 a.m. on May 24, 2021. The cause is under investigation.
Start Date & Time: 5/24/2021 10:58am
Start Location: Animas mountains on the Continental Divide
Latitude: 31.43995
Longitude: 108.7596
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Grass and Brush
Acres Burned: 720
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: 0
Structures Burned: 0
Evacuations: No
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department – Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us
NM Fire Info 
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