New Fire Growing on the Carson National Forest

Carson National Forest fire personnel, with the assistance of a large air tanker, are on scene of the 200-acre American Mesa Fire on the Jicarilla Ranger District, about 16 miles southeast of Arboles, CO. The lightning-caused fire is burning in piñon-juniper habitat.

The fire is threatening natural gas infrastructure and is about four miles from structures on the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

Updates will continue to be posted here on NMFireInfo, as well as InciWeb and Carson National Forest social media (Facebook, Twitter).