Wildfires in New Mexico
New Mexico is a state of the United States — sagebrush steppe, pinyon-juniper woodland and ponderosa pine on the desert ranges. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across New Mexico, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak from May to July, before the summer monsoon arrives, with invasive annual grasses carrying fire across rangeland that once burned rarely. Its capital is Albuquerque. Other main centres include Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Rio Rancho.
Current fires in New Mexico
No significant fires are currently detected in New Mexico.
Main towns
Albuquerque Las Cruces Santa Fe Rio Rancho
Neighbouring regions
Counties
Bernalillo Catron Chaves Cibola Colfax Curry De Baca Doña Ana Eddy Grant Guadalupe Harding Hidalgo Lea Lincoln Los Alamos Luna McKinley Mora Otero Quay Rio Arriba Roosevelt San Juan San Miguel Sandoval Santa Fe Sierra Socorro Taos Torrance Union Valencia
Wildfire season in New Mexico
Wildfires across New Mexico peak from May to July, before the summer monsoon arrives, with invasive annual grasses carrying fire across rangeland that once burned rarely. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the New Mexico fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. New Mexico groups 33 counties; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in New Mexico?
Which places in New Mexico does the map cover?
Where does the New Mexico wildfire data come from?
Is the New Mexico fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.