The Mitchell Fire, located on private land east of Mosquero in Harding County, is estimated at 20,000 acres and 0% contained. According to the Harding County Sheriff’s Office, the fire remains active as it pushes to the east. No structures are threatened at this time. Today crews will continue to work on building containment lines around […]

The Campbell Road Fire, located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County, is estimated at 2,000 acres and 90% contained. This wind-driven fire was very active yesterday with running and spotting in pinon-juniper, grass, and brush. The fire is burning in a canyon with very rough terrain. Firefighters will continue […]

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is estimated at 5,000 acres and 0% contained. The fire was first reported at 11:30 a.m. off of NM Highway 39 near mile marker 42 and David Hill. Fire behavior was extreme today due to severe winds, very low humidity, and dry conditions. Residents in the areas […]

The 380 Friday Fire is located on state, private, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land off of Highway 380 and mile marker 202 in Lea County. The fire is estimated at 1,000 acres and 0% contained. Three homes are threatened, but there are no evacuations in place at this time. Temperatures hovered in the lower […]

The Campbell Road Fire is located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County. This wind-driven fire is very active and running in pinon-juniper, grass, and brush. The fire is estimated at 950 acres and 0% contained. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are possible. Winds are 40 mph with gusts to […]

The East Fire started on private land this afternoon near Mimbres off Highway 35 in East Canyon in Grant County. The fire is estimated at 100 acres and spreading up East Canyon. At least four homes are threatened at this time and crews are in place to help protect them. Firefighter and public safety are a top […]

With incidences of wildfires increasing daily, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division are announcing restrictions on fireworks, smoking, campfires, and open fires in New Mexico. The restrictions are in effect as of 12:00 p.m. today, Friday, April 22, 2022. The Forestry Division will continue to coordinate with other jurisdictions […]

The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains 25% contained and is estimated at 165 acres. Due to the strong winds forecast today, crews will be patrolling the fire area on a regular basis looking for any signs that fire has escaped containment lines. Firefighters are using hand tools and a bulldozer to […]

The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains estimated at 165 acres and 0% containment. Despite strong winds, crews are making good progress in creating a safe line around the fire, which is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande. Firefighters are also continuing efforts to ensure the protection of two large […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, is now estimated at 21,200 acres and 0% containment. Winds will continue to be a major factor in fire growth today as firefighters work to gain ground creating additional fire lines. Firefighting aircraft will only fly when it is safe to […]

The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains estimated at 165 acres and 0% containment. The fire continues to burn on both sides of the Rio Grande tonight. The Valencia County Fire Department reports that crews are protecting critical infrastructure in the area of the fire, including two large natural gas lines and a […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, is now estimated at 20,000 acres and 0% containment. The adjustment in acreage comes after an infrared flight was made over the fire late this afternoon. Significant winds continue to fuel the Cooks Peak Fire along with severe drought conditions and […]

The Simona Fire is a new wildfire located in the Jarales Bosque, in Valencia County. The fire is estimated at 80 acres and 0% contained. The fire is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande near Jarales Road and Highway 346. Structures are threatened, and voluntary evacuations are in place. No structures have been […]

The Cooks Peak Fire, located on private land north of Ocate in Mora County, remains very active tonight as winds continue to persist over the fire area. Winds are forecast to be 30 to 40 miles per hour sustained with gusts to 60 mph through Wednesday morning (04/20). Significant fire growth was observed today to […]

Effective Date: April 20, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF BURN BAN By order of the Fire Chief, the Village of Angel Fire is now in a BURN BAN. During this ban, it is unlawful within the Village limits to intentionally cause, create, tend or allow an open fire of any type, except a barbecue fire in […]