New Mexico
Trout Fire Update – June 14, 2025
Acres: 3,910
Start Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM
Personnel: 282
Containment: 0%
Cause: Under investigation
Summary: The Trout Fire north of Silver City continued active growth to 3,910 acres today under hot, dry, windy conditions. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Command Team inbriefed the Southwest Area Type Complex Incident Command Team 4 at 6:00 p.m. Friday with a plan to transfer command to Team 4 at 6:00 a.m. Saturday.
During the day Friday, firefighters worked on securing the fire on the west side New Mexico Highway 15. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft delivered retardant and water to help slow the fire’s advance. Heavy equipment reopened lines used during past incidents to create fireline holding features on the north, west, and east sides of the fire. With efforts focused on protecting communities along the NM-35 corridor, firefighters began structure protection, removing hazardous fuels and assessing needs for hoses, pumps, and sprinklers.
Priorities are protecting private residences in Lake Roberts and Mimbres, agricultural infrastructure, endangered species habitats, and both recreation and cultural values.
Weather: Hot temperatures are expected to continue through the week ahead with very low humidity and fuel moisture. As a result, fire conditions will remain elevated into much of next week. Winds will be relatively light until Monday and Tuesday when 10- to 20-mph winds are forecasted.
Safety: The public is asked to avoid New Mexico Highways 15 and 35 due to the large volume of firefighter traffic and limited ingress/egress options for area residents.
Smoke: Smoke is widely visible around Grant County during peak fire activity. Smoke impacts can be expected in the Mimbres and Sapillo Valleys and other low-lying areas, especially overnight and during early morning hours. For real-time smoke conditions, visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Closures and evacuations: Grant County Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico State Police issued a “Go” evacuation order for private lands at the western end of New Mexico Highway 35, from the Highway 15/35 intersection east to Sapillo Campground. Private lands east of Sapillo Campground remain in “Set” mode under the Ready, Set, Go program. The Gila National Forest has issued a closure order for all developed recreation sites along Highway 35 and a swath of Highway 15, as well as adjacent National Forest System lands. Details are available on the Gila National Forest website and Trout Fire InciWeb page.
Temporary Flight Restrictions: A TFR is in effect within a 7-mile radius of the fire area. Information at Trout Fire Temporary Flight Restriction.
Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place on the Gila National Forest. For full details, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/stage-2-fire-restrictions.
Trout Fire public information line: 575-323-8964
Trout Fire media line: 575-323-8984
Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmgnf-trout-fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilaNForest
The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
CLINES CORNERS, N.M. – The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
The fire is burning just east of Clines Corners, south of Interstate 40.
It forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 40 at Clines Corners on Tuesday night. I-40 reopened Tuesday night. I-40 is back open but smoke still affects visibility.
“We’re on the side of I-40 so drivers have to be pretty cautious. As far as our establishment itself we’re pretty isolated by the freeway itself as a nice fire break,” said Lincoln Tarantino, Clines Corner general manager.
The fire has burned around 852 acres, up from just 20 at this time Monday.
Crews say the fire is not contained and wind farms in the area are threatened.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Seniors at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center say broken air conditioning has left the gym above 80 degrees during peak summer heat.
Angi Gonzales Carver said she goes to the center almost every day and now worries the heat could cancel classes for seniors, adults and kids.
The city said three HVAC roof units at the center need replacement. The city said those units are 20 years old and crews have put in one portable cooler and two fans for now.
“I have a temperature measure, and it was 88 and that was without people,” said Angi Gonzales Carver.
Carver says the center recently posted a warning sign saying staff will cancel classes and activities if the gym gets hotter than 78 degrees.
“A lot of them have to sit down and they’re they’re fanning themselves,” said Carver.
The city considers all multigenerational centers cooling centers, including Manzano Mesa. The city says it plans to add two more portable units next week while it works to restore the air conditioning.
“I mean, we, as seniors, we deserve better,” said Carver.
The City’s statement
A city spokesperson gave the following statement regarding the HVAC situation:
“The City is carrying out a planned replacement of the three HVAC roof units at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, which are 20 years old. Portable cooling units support the gym and two additional portable units will be installed next week. All other areas of the facility remain fully air-conditioned and operational.”
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