April 30, 2022 
The Skiles 429 Fire is located northeast of Clayton and approximately 3 miles west of the Oklahoma border in Union County. The fire is estimated at 1,000+ acres and 0% contained. The fire is being fueled by extremely dry conditions and strong wind gusts. Fuels include grass and pinon-juniper. The Red Cross has set up evacuation shelters in Boise City and Wheeless, Oklahoma for approximately 25 residents. There are no reports of evacuations on the New Mexico side. The Skiles 429 Fire was first reported just after 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon (04/29). Numerous resources are on the scene from the Forestry Division and Union County. The cause is under investigation.
Start Date & Time: 04/29/22 @1510
Start Location: NE Clayton west of HWY 406, 3 miles from Oklahoma border
Latitude: 36.806179
Longitude: -103.017216
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: pinon-juniper, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 1,000+
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: Yes, 8-15 structures, 25 people
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Dept. (EMNRD)
Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us
NM Fire Info 
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