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May 28, 2022

New Mexico's largest wildfire traced back to Forest Service prescribed burns

The Forest Service said that the largest wildfire in New Mexico history has been traced to planned burns. The fire has forced the evacuations of thousands.

May 27, 2022

As weather shifts, fire in New Mexico nears 50% containment

Fire weather in New Mexico is forecast to ramp up again this weekend after cooler temperatures helped personnel make progress on the nation's largest blaze.

May 25, 2022

New Mexico fire slowed due to rain, mountain snow

Fire in the U.S. West has threatened communities in New Mexico, forcing evacuations and burning hundreds of thousands of acres. Wildfires have become a year-round threat in the region.

May 20, 2022

Southwest fires fanned by winds, fueled by drought

Fires in the drought-stricken Southwest, including New Mexico and Texas, continued to spread on Thursday, fanned by windy weather. Winds gusting up to 50 mph were expected to complicate firefighting efforts on Friday.

May 19, 2022

Dangerous weather forecast after fire crews slow New Mexico blazes

Crews made progress on a historic fire in New Mexico ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions forecast on Thursday. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires are now 34% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

May 18, 2022

Western fires fueled by winds prompt evacuations, forest closures

Western fires in New Mexico and California have spread quickly due to stormy weather and strong winds.

May 17, 2022

Efforts to battle fire in New Mexico aided by thunderstorms

Firefighters battling New Mexico's largest fire were helped Monday by thunderstorms. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have burned 299,565 acres.

May 16, 2022

New Mexico wildfire scorches nearly 300,000 acres, becomes largest wildfire in state history

The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire has destroyed hundreds of homes and scorched nearly 300,000 acres in the last five weeks, making it the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history.

May 16, 2022

Eastern US facing severe thunderstorms, flash flooding risk

Strong to severe thunderstorms will impact a large portion of the East on Monday, including big cities along the I-95 corridor this afternoon. 

May 9, 2022

New Mexico deputies close highway to help small plane make emergency landing

Deputies in New Mexico shut down a highway to help a small plane in distress make a safe emergency landing Sunday morning, authorities said.