March 28, 2026 
March 28, 2026
Update: Fire response crews succeeded in stopping forward progression of the Old 66 Fire yesterday, and containment is at 50%. The fire’s acreage is 4,111 acres after more accurate mapping.
Today, crews are engaged in mop-up actions on the north and southeast sides of the fire footprint and will work to extinguish interior heat. One structure was impacted by the fire, but the threat to structures has now passed for the area. Local residents should take caution and avoid the area as crews are still engaged in suppression activities. This will be the final notification on this incident unless there are significant changes.
The Old 66 Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27 east of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Evacuations / Closures: Road closures have been lifted Friday evening at 6pm.
Weather: Currently 67 degrees F, 20% RH, southwest winds at 17 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Today, highs near 69. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Tonight, lows around 47. Southwest wind 15-20 mph.
##
Acres: 4,111.
Containment: 50% contained.
Start Date / Time: 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27
Fuels: Grass.
Cause: Under investigation.
Location: East of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County.
Ownership: Private
Structure Threat: One structure impacted. Threat has passed.
Resources: New Mexico Forestry Division; Nara Visa Volunteer Fire Department; Quay County Fire Districts 1, 2 and 3; San Jon VFD; Bard-Endee VFD; Porter FVD, Forrest VFD.
##
NM Fire Info 
Comments are closed.