Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests Officials first announced the intention to get rid of the rule during a meeting last summer of Western governors in New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT Frijoles Fire surges to 11,000 acres, now third-largest fire in NM this year Westerly winds drive blaze higher into Pecos Wilderness, expanding wildfire by 2,000 acres by Monday
ENVIRONMENT Frijoles Fire stalls again Friday as more personnel arrive to battle blaze Total people dedicated to fighting wildfire stands at 403 as community meeting takes place in Espa帽ola
ENVIRONMENT Frijoles Fire grows by 400 acres as monsoon weather returns to region Thunderstorms back in northern New Mexico, raising chance of rain 鈥� as well as lightning strikes
ENVIRONMENT Frijoles Fire holds steady for first time in 5 days Reported acreage remains at 7,794 after days of continuous growth in Pecos Wilderness
ENVIRONMENT Frijoles Fire expands to nearly 8,000 acres Wildfire remains 0% contained as crews reinforce at-risk communities, structures
ENVIRONMENT Frijoles Fire exceeds 6,000 acres in Pecos Wilderness Forest Service, law enforcement respond to 2nd drone incursion over fire since Saturday
NEWS Frijoles Fire expands to more than 4,000 acres in northern NM, leads to evacuations Santa Fe schools allowing families to opt students out of outdoor activities due to health concerns
NEWS Northern New Mexico fire grows to 3,000 acres Cundiy贸 and Cerro Pi帽on residents told to be ready for possible evacuation; cause of the fire is lightning, according to U.S. Forest Service
COMMUNITY Sandia Peak Tramway open amid forest closures Parts of Cibola National Forest will close through January for a hazard tree and wildfire fuel reduction project, but the tramway and Ten 3 restaurant remain open.
ENVIRONMENT Crews respond to small wildfire near New Mexico's tallest peak Wheeler Fire near Taos burning in blowdown area caused by 2021 high-wind event
NEWS Tank battery fire erupts in Lea County Residents urged to avoid the area as large plumes of black smoke visible
NEWS Jemez closures extended due to wildfire Some areas reopened as other closures for McCauley Springs Fire pushed to mid-August
NEWS 'Critical fire conditions' continue: Beehive Fire near Tres Piedras now over 4,000 acres Strong winds drive wildfire to 4,170 acres, still 0% contained
NEW MEXICO Portions of Jemez closed due to wildfire Closure order in effect until July 11 as crews battle McCauley Springs Fire
NEWS Jemez Springs fire grows to more than 700 acres McCauley Springs Fire spread overnight; evacuation orders for some areas remained in place
STATE Fire near Clines Corners shuts down eastbound I-40 State police divert traffic onto US Highway 285, detouring it around scene
NEWS Lightning causes Deer Canyon Fire near Mountainair, NM Forestry Division spokesperson says No structures reported lost in 117-acre fire, according to state forestry
NEWS Seven Cabins Fire grows to 25,000 acres The wildfire continues to burn in the Capitan Mountains as crews make progress toward containment
NEWS With New Mexico facing statewide drought, governor urges communities to limit water use Governor's Office says more than 360 wildfires recorded during first four months of 2026
NEWS Seven Cabins Fire near Ruidoso triples in size in a day Blaze in Capitan Mountains that started after medical flight crashed, killing four, had burned almost 9,000 acres as of Sunday night
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Clean and Lien: Ruidoso takes action on unsafe buildings, debris Village takes action as federal recovery aid drags
STATE Two lightning-sparked fires burn 22,000 acres in Quay County The larger Line Fire crossed into Texas, prompting evacuations that have since been lifted
NEWS Small medical plane crashes in Capitan Mountains, killing all 4 people aboard Aircraft was traveling from Roswell to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport for a medical transport
NEWS Wildland crews race to contain Sago Fire near Mescalero as red flag conditions loom this week National Weather Service: High wind gusts, returning aridity could squelch chance of precipitation on Wednesday
NEWS Evacuations in place after bosque fire south of Belen spreads to 125 acres No structures are currently threatened and state resources are assisting
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Fire managers mount rapid response to first spring wildfire in the Santa Fe National Forest, near Cuba Hotshots, Forest Service crews and air tankers bring fire to 80% containment by Monday afternoon
NEWS Over 2,500 acres burn near I-40 in Quay County NM State Forestry: Fire is 70% contained and cause is still being investigated
Featured 'The goodness in people:' Ruidoso evacuees appreciate support they've received since fire evacuations
Featured "Recipe" for ozone: Wildfires, transportation emissions, contribute to dismal air quality grade in Bernalillo County
Featured Spring into action: Get a jump on wildfire preparedness by cleaning and prepping around your house now
Featured Forest Service begins prescribed burn season in Santa Fe National Forest with new safety precautions
