Deer Canyon Fire
Torrance County - Wildfire Notification

June 20, 2026

The 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 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 fire is estimated at 350 acres and is zero percent contained.

Evacuations / Shelters: Evacuations are in place for Deer Canyon Road between Daklugie Trail and Jumano Trail. A shelter has been established at 106 North Sunset, Mountainair. An animal shelter has been established at the Mountainair rodeo grounds, NM 107, Mountainair.

Weather: Currently 100 degrees, 10% RH, south winds at 15 mph with gusts to 22 mph. Tonight, patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 10-15 mph. 

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Acres: 350 estimated.

Containment: 0%

Start Date / Time:  Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m.

Fuels: Grass, piñon-juniper.

Cause: Under investigation.

Location: Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair.

Ownership: Private.

Structure Threat: Multiple structures threatened. 

Resources: Forestry Division, multiple state resources, Sandoval County, Los Alamos County, 2 interagency hotshot crews, multiple air resources. Total personnel: 60.


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Health and safety


Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it's safe to be outside. Learn more at New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking portal and zoom in on the latest smoke conditions on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website. The Forest Stewards Guild offers a HEPA Filter Loan Program that are available on a first come/first served basis. Additional information on air filters and the HEPA loan program is available via Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition.