New Mexico has unusually active start to wildfire season

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A new forecast released Monday predicts that New Mexico will reach the peak of its wildfire season later this month, following what has already been an unusually active season in the state.

Forecasters with the National Interagency Fire Center said all but the eastern third of the state will experience above-normal wildfire potential as the state heads toward an expected peak in late June. After that, they predict conditions will improve beginning mid-July …

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