Campbell Road Fire – Union County – April 23, 2022 – FINAL

The Campbell Road Fire, located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County, is estimated at 2,000 acres and 90% contained. This wind-driven fire was very active yesterday with running and spotting in pinon-juniper, grass, and brush. The fire is burning in a canyon with very rough terrain. Firefighters will continue to work through the weekend to mop up and secure containment lines. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This will be the last notification for the Campbell Road Fire unless there are significant changes.

Incident Name: Campbell Road Fire

Start Date & Time: 04/22/22 @ 1440

Start Location: Road 370 and Campbell Road, Union County

Latitude: 36.64571

Longitude: -103.37290

Cause of Fire: Under investigation

Area Vegetation: Grass, brush, pinion-juniper

Estimated Acres Burned: 2,000

Ownership(s): Private

Structures Threatened: No

Structures Burned: No

Evacuations: No

Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Dept. (EMNRD)
Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us