Snow drought, higher temps spell active NM wildfire season, forecasters warn

Fire season has already begun in New Mexico, with much of the northeastern part of the state under a Red Flag warning.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 557

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Diminished snow pack in New Mexico, as well as ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures, could mean an active wildfire season across the state through June, according to a new long-term forecast and the National Weather Service.

Fire season has already begun in New Mexico: Much of northeast New Mexico is under an NWS Red Flag Warning on Tuesday, indicating high risk of wildfire, and a small wildfire Monday in southeast New Mexico prompted …

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