Lampbright Fire – Grant County – June 25, 2021

The Lampbright Fire, located on private land west of Mimbres in Grant County, is 100% contained. The fire burned an estimated 42 acres of pinon-juniper and grass. The fire area will be monitored for any activity in the coming days. Thunderstorms could bring the potential for flash flooding on and near the burn scar. Residents and visitors to the area are urged to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings.

Start Date & Time:  6/20/21 @ 1510

Start Location: North of Highway 152, west of Mimbres, Grant County

Latitude:  32 deg 50.023 min

Longitude:  107 deg 59.547 min

Cause of Fire:  lightning

Area Vegetation:  pinon/juniper and grass

Acres Burned:  42

Ownership(s): Private

Structures Threatened: No

Structures Burned: No

Evacuations: No

Media contact:

Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department – Forestry Division

wendy.mason@state.nm.us