NM governor approves $500K for statewide wildfires, including McCauley Springs Fire in Jemez

More than 16 wildfires burning across the state, New Mexico governor's office says.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 604

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued an emergency order granting $500,000 to a state agency to help address a rash of wildfires across the state, including the McCauley Springs Fire near Jemez Springs.

According to the governor’s office, at least 16 wildfires are currently burning across the state. That includes the 700-acre McCauley Springs Fire in Sandoval County, which prompted evacuations and a partial forest closure, and the Beehive …

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