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 Old 66 Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27 east of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County. The fire is active and wind driven from the northeast and moving through grass. Structures are threatened and smoke is visible from I-40 and the surrounding areas. State and local resources are engaging and utilizing full suppression tactics.
State Road 469 is closed at Main Ave. Local residents should take caution and avoid the area. Currently, the fire is estimated at 1,000-2,000 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Evacuations / Closures: State Road 469 is closed at Main Ave.
Weather: Currently 56 degrees F, 24% RH, northeast winds at 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Tonight, cloudy with a low around 36 degrees F. East wind 10-15 mph becoming east 5-10 mph after midnight.
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Acres: 1,000-2,000 estimated.
Containment: 0% contained.
Start Date / Time: 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27
Fuels: Grass.
Cause: Under investigation.
Location: East of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County.
Ownership: Private
Structure Threat: Structures impacted. Structures are threatened, including a wind farm to the southwest.
Resources: New Mexico Forestry Division; Nara Visa Volunteer Fire Department; Quay County Fire Districts 1, 2 and 3; San Jon VFD; Bard-Endee VFD; Porter FVD, Forrest VFD, New Mexico State Police.
