Canyon Venado Fire – Torrance County – Final update

Update: Yesterday, crews made good progress reinforcing fire line around the entire perimeter and knocking down pockets of fire activity. Today, all lines continue to hold, and crews continue to mop up and monitor for interior heat. This will be the last update unless there are significant changes. 

The Canyon Venado Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 south of I-40 east of Clines Corners. Currently, the fire is estimated to be 908 acres and is 20% contained. 

Evacuations / Closures: None. 

Weather: Currently 68 degrees, 51% RH, northwest winds 17 mph. Today, showers and thunderstorms possible; high near 86; west wind 10-15 mph becoming 20-25 mph in the afternoon with gusts to 30 mph. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms possible; low around 55; west wind 15-20 mph decreasing after midnight. 

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Acres: 908 estimated.

Containment: 20% 

Start Date / Time: Tuesday, June 23 at approximately 12:30 p.m. 

Fuels: Grass, piñon-juniper. 

Cause: Under investigation. 

Location: South of I-40 east of Clines Corners. 

Ownership: State and private. 

Structure Threat: Structures threat has passed. 

Resources: Forestry Division, Torrance County, Santa Fe County, Los Alamos County, City of Santa Fe, City of Rio Rancho, federal resources. Total personnel: 120. 

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