Deer Canyon Fire Discovered Today South Of Mountainair

Wildfire watch: New burn in Mountainair, blazes continue in Jemez Mountains

Discovered Saturday, the Deer Canyon Fire has burned about 117 acres of grass and piñon-juniper brush in Torrance County.

Deer Canyon Fire Discovered Today South Of Mountainair

View of the Deer Canyon Fire burning this afternoon south of Mountainair. Courtesy/NMFD New Mexico Forestry Division News: The Deer Canyon Fire was discovered at 4 p.m. today, 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 […]

Wildfire Notitification: Deer Canyon Fire In Torrance County – June 20, 2026

Smoke from the Deer Canyon Fire south of Mountainair in Torrance Saturday afternoon. Courtesy photo STATE FORESTRY DIVISION NEWS RELEASE June 20, 2026The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico. 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 extr…

Deer Canyon Fire – Torrance County – Wildfire Notification

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 […]