Six Mile Fire burning in Socorro County

Six Mile Fire burning in Socorro County

Firefighting crews are responding to a wildfire that has burned dozens of acres in Socorro County.

Six Mile Fire burns in the Cibola National Forest

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new fire has broken out in the Cibola National Forest. The Six Mile Fire has burned 10-15 acres of mountainous terrain near South Baldy Peak, which is south of Magadelena and Socorro. The U.S. Forest Service said the fire has a moderate to high potential to spread. Crews are on the [...]

Firefighters Continue work on the Six Mile Fire

Albuquerque, NM – May 9, 2026 — Firefighters continue to actively work to suppress the Six Mile. Reported start date / time:    March 8, 2026 around 4pm Cause: Undetermined  Size: Estimate 40+ acres Location: Mountainous terrain of Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. … … Continue reading →