'Buck Fire' Burns 14,000 Acres in Western New Mexico

'Buck Fire' burns 14,000 acres in western New Mexico

CATRON COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A fire started in western New Mexico on Wednesday evening. The "Buck Fire" has burned approximately 14,000 acres southeast of the community of Aragon. Q&A: State demographer explains why New Mexico’s population grew in 2023 and 2024 Start Date: 06/11/2025 Cause: Lightning Size: 14,000 acres Location: South of Pelona Mountain, Southwest of Magdalena and Datil and Southeast of Aragon Resources: Type 2 IA Crew an…

Buck Fire – Fire start southeast of Aragon, NM

New Fire Start Location:  South of Pelona Mountain, Southwest of Magdalena and Datil and Southeast of Aragon. 33°35’44.0″N 108°12’39.0″W Reported start date / time: June 11, 2025 at 2004  Size: 550 acres  Cause:  Lightning  Vegetation: Grass and timber Fire Behavior: The Buck Fire is exhibiting moderate to high fire behavior associated with winds produced by passing thunderstorms. Resources: Multiple resources […]