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 […]

Today, crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Fire acreage was reduced to 231 acres due to more accurate mapping. Evacuations: The road closure on NM 266 remains in place for non-residents. Residents should proceed with caution, as firefighting operations are ongoing. Ready […]

Acres: 251                                                                          Fecha de inicio: 22 de abril de 2026 Ubicación: Las Tusas, NM                                                  Combustibles: madera Contención: 0% Puntos destacados: Ayer, las brigadas de bomberos utilizaron un buldócer para construir nuevas líneas de defensa y continuaron reforzando las líneas existentes con el fin de reducir el riesgo de focos secundarios dentro del […]

Daily Update – Friday, April 24, 2026 Acres: 251                                                                                       Start Date: April 22, 2026 Location: Las Tusas, NM                                                                                      Fuels: Timber Containment: 0%                                                                    Highlights: Yesterday, fire crews used a bulldozer to construct new fireline and continued strengthening existing lines to reduce the potential for spot fires within the Tusas Fire perimeter. The Northern New Mexico Type […]

Tusas Fire – San Miguel County – 4/23 evening update 6:15 p.m. Crews are continuing fire suppression activities on the Tusas Fire, including utilizing direct tactics. Fire acreage is 250 acres, due to more accurate mapping, and is zero percent contained. Evacuations/Closures: NM 266 to County Road A3 remains closed. Previous Ready, Set, Go statuses […]

Update: Yesterday, a New Mexico Forestry Division Type-3 ad-hoc team assumed command of the Tusas Fire at approximately 6 p.m. Crews worked overnight on initial attack and structure protection. Fire activity was steady through the night but moderated slightly this morning. Today, crews are working to establish containment lines along the flanks. State, local and federal fire crews and aviation resources are engaging with full suppression tactics. No structures have been impacted, […]

Evening update on Tusas Fire, per San Miguel FD: If you are on NM 266 between mile marker 4 and highway 94 or if you are on highway 94 between Sapello and county road A4A, you are on SET status. If you are on county road A4A, you are on READY status. BE READY to […]

Update: The Tusas Fire was discovered at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 near NM 266, mile marker 2.5, west of Sapello in San Miguel County. The fire is burning in timber fuels, torching and making wind-driven runs from the southwest. Structures are threatened, and smoke is visible from N.M. 266 and the surrounding areas. State, local and federal fire crews are responding and utilizing full suppression tactics, including ordering of air resources. Currently, the fire is estimated at 50-75 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.   Evacuations / […]

March 30, 2026 Final Update: Air support tankers completed retardant drops, allowing ground resources to stop forward progress on the Perch Fire and raising containment to 60%. Response crews are also engaged in securing spot fires that crossed over State Road 91, and continuing suppression activities around the main fire. Acreage estimates have been lowered to 57.5 acres. This will be the final notification on this incident […]

Update: Resources are currently on scene at the Perch Fire, located southeast of Santa Rosa near Perch Lake. The fire was discovered at 12:50 pm on Monday, March 30. Fire behavior is active and making runs in grass and brush fuels. Spot fires crossed over State Road 91 and the fire is making an eastern push. Structures are threatened, including the Santa Rosa Airport. “GO” status evacuations are […]

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 […]