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, […]

Update: Yesterday, crews made good progress constructing fire line around the entire perimeter. Today, lines continue to hold, although the fire remains active near infrastructure to the east and wind turbines within the perimeter. Some interior heat is torching and smoking within unburnt islands. Crews will continue to maintain and improve line, watch for sparks from the interior, and mop up.  The Canyon Venado Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on […]

Update: Yesterday and today, crews made good progress with fire suppression activities, raising containment to 50%. Fire activity has remained low, and resources continue to secure the perimeter and mop up. Interior pockets are sending up some smoke, but do not pose a threat.  Evacuations have been lifted, and the structure threat has passed. This will be the last notification unless there are significant changes.  The […]

Update: Yesterday, air resources dropped retardant to suppress fire activity, and crews reinforced fires lines to protect values at risk. Fire behavior moderated overnight. Today, crews are continuing to protect structures and building and securing fire line, tying into wind farm roads. Air resources will be utilized depending on fire activity throughout the day. The Canyon Venado Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 […]

June 23, 2026   Update:  This afternoon, resources are engaging with two new wildfire starts south of Interstate 40 near Clines Corners in Torrance County. The Osita Draw Fire is located west of HWY 285 and is 100% contained.   The Canyon Venado Fire is south of Interstate 40 and east of HWY 285. It is active in dense piñon-juniper and grass fuels and exhibiting running, crowning and spotting behavior. Threats include a wind farm and structures within the area. State, county and federal resources are implementing full […]

June 23, 2026   Update: Yesterday, crews worked to suppress fire activity along the eastern perimeter with support from aerial water drops, enabling resources to raise containment to 15%.  Today, fire activity remains low, and crews are able to fully access the eastern edge and areas that remain active. Some unburned pockets continue to burn and send up smoke but aren’t currently posing a threat. Containment is expected to rise again today.   No structures have been impacted, but homes in the immediate area are still […]

Update: Overnight, fire activity subsided and resources were able to engage more directly with suppression efforts. Today, crews and dozers are able to gain access around the perimeter and are engaging with the northern edge where the fire remains more active. Helicopters are providing water drops in remote areas. Containment is expected to rise throughout the day.  No structures have been impacted, but homes in the immediate area are still at risk. Evacuation status for Jumano […]

June 21, 2026 Update: Fire behavior became more active during the day as temperatures and winds increased and humidity dropped. Crews continue to provide structure protection, and more retardant drops have been ordered. The cause was determined to be lightning. No structures have been impacted, but multiple structures are still threatened. Jumano Trail has been moved […]

June 21, 2026 Update: Yesterday, crews provided structure protection while air resources provided suppression with retardant drops. Overnight, all retardant lines held, and the fire’s extreme activity moderated. Acreage was updated to 117 after more accurate mapping. Today, crews and dozers are working to develop containment lines and continuing to provide structure protection. No structures have been impacted, but […]

Update: The Deer Canyon Fire was discovered at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 in the Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. The fire is exhibiting extreme behavior, is active and crowning in piñon-juniper and grass fuels. Crews are providing point protection, and air resources are on scene providing support. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are in place. The […]

May 17, 2026  Fire activity continued on the Mimms Fire yesterday, but good work from ground resources and air support helped to fortify line and increase containment around the southern edge. Today, the fire’s containment percentage has grown to 40%, and its estimated acres have also increased to 7,093. Firefighters will continue to improve line on the east edge of the fire and extinguish heat around the perimeter. Air resources will be available to […]

May 16, 2026  The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfire activity on the Line Fire and the Mimms Fire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.  Line Fire – Quay County – Final   Yesterday, good work from response crews kept the Line Fire within its footprint and allowed firefighters to establish line around the entire right flank. These lines held under […]

May 15, 2026 The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfire activity that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico, including the Line Fire and the Mimms Fire. Line Fire – Quay County Update: Last night, response crews made good progress holding the Line Fire on its eastern flank and protecting the community […]

May 14, 2026  The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfire activity that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico, including the Line Fire, Mimms Fire and Haywood Fire.  Update: The Line Fire was discovered at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14 near HWY 54 south of Nara Visa in Quay County. Resources are on scene and are implementing a full suppression strategy. The fire […]

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two fires that are requiring the attention and state, local and county resources in New Mexico. This will be the final notification on these fires unless significant changes occur.   Sparks Fire – Quay County – 4/30/26  Update: Yesterday, fire activity picked up as temperatures warmed, producing wind-driven runs and active torching. […]

April 29, 2026 Update: The Crow Creek Fire was discovered at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 near HWY 445 north of Maxwell in Colfax County. Resources are on scene and are implementing a full suppression strategy. The fire is active and making wind-driven runs north through grass fuels toward HWY 64. Structures are threatened, and resources are providing point protection. Air resources have been ordered to assist suppression efforts. Currently, the fire is estimated at 50-100 acres.  Evacuations / Closures: HWY 64 is closed between Colfax Tavern and Raton Municipal Airport. The public should avoid […]

April 29, 2026 Update:  Last night, increased relative humidity and decreased fire activity aided response efforts on the Sparks Fire. Crews made good progress beginning to establish fireline around the perimeter. Threatened residences received structure protection throughout the night. The fire is zero percent contained.  Today, fire activity is minimal and exhibiting creeping and smoldering behavior. Crews will continue their full suppression strategy to secure the perimeter with the goal of increasing containment. Air attack is on scene to support operations. The […]

April 28, 2026  Update: The Sparks Fire was discovered at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 near HWY 156 in Quay County. Resources are on scene and attempting direct engagement using a full suppression strategy. The active fire is running, spotting and wind-driven, moving west to east through grass and piñon-juniper fuels. The area is remote and cell service is not readily available. Structures are threatened, and additional resources are arriving to engage. Currently, the fire is estimated at 1,500 acres.  Evacuations / […]

Acres: 233 Start Date: April 22, 2026 Location: Las Tusas, NM Fuels: Timber Containment: 79% Highlights: This will be the last daily update for the Tusas Fire unless fire behavior changes significantly. Yesterday, crews focused on securing and patrolling containment lines and on mopping up along the fire perimeter. Despite strong winds, the fire remained […]

Acres: 233 Start Date: April 22, 2026 Location: Las Tusas, NM Fuels: Timber Containment: 39% Highlights: Yesterday, fire crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Road closures and Ready, Set, Go statuses have been lifted but the public should proceed with caution, as […]