May 10, 2026 
Six Mile Fire Evening Update – Magdalena Ranger District
Albuquerque, NM – May 9, 2026 — Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Six Mile Fire using both a direct extinguishment as well as an indirect confinement strategy. Helicopters used bucket drops while Very Large Airtankers (VLAs) strategically laid retardant lines to help check the fire which is burning in very rugged terrain with limited access.
Cause: Undetermined Size: Estimated 150 Acres
Reported start date / time: March 8, 2026, around 4pm
Location: Mountainous terrain of Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.
Resources: 2 Interagency Hotshot Crews, 2 Fire Modules, Air Attack, 2 Type 3 Helicopters, 1 Type 1 Helicopter and several Large Air tankers.
Fire Behavior: The Six Mile Fire exhibited moderate fire behavior throughout the day with the northwest corner becoming more active later in the afternoon.
Values at risk: The Six Mile Fire is not a threat to any communities, and there are no evacuations in effect. There are several trails in the area of the Six Mile Fire. The Langmuir Observatory, which is in the vicinity, is not currently threatened but remains at risk.
Fuels: Conifer,Oak and Pinyon/Juniper
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. The public is encouraged to avoid the surrounding area so that first responders can continue their efforts. Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”
Smoke may be visible along Highway 60 from Socorro west as well as from Interstate 25. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
Weather: Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow, Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph changing to north in the morning. https://www.weather.gov/
Additional updates will be sent as new information is received.
NM Fire Info 
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