Crews respond to large brush fire in Quay County

Quay County grass fire being contained, fire officials say

The fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. Friday, east of the small Route 66 town of San Jon and north of Interstate 40.

Old 66 Fire burns in Quay County

QUAY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Old 66 Fire is burning in eastern New Mexico in Quay County. According to the New Mexico Forestry Division, the fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, east of San Jon, and north of I-40. It has burned an estimated 1,000-2,000 acres, and structures are threatened, including a wind [...]

Crews respond to large brush fire in Quay County

Fire crews are responding to a large brush fire east of Tucumcari in Quay County.

Wildfire Notification: Old 66 Fire (Quay County)

March 27, 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 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 are…