
The New Mexico Forestry Division sent out a press release on Sept. 22 with updates about wildfire conditions around the state. They shared an update on one fire that is requiring the attention of local, state, and federal resources.
he Alien Fire was discovered on Sept. 22 at 2:30 pm and is located on the Creston Ridge just west of Las Vegas, N.M. The fire is burning in timber and grass and is exhibiting crowning and torching behavior. The fire is estimated at 65 acres and is 0% contained.
Heavy equipment crews are constructing fire line on the eastern flank. Structures are threatened within the fire’s one-mile radius.
Crews are responding from Forestry Division, the U.S. Forest...