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Last Map Update: Sat, May 17, 2025 at 9:22:18 am MDT

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Fires that develop in south-central New Mexico today will have the potential to rapidly spread. Do your part to create one less spark!

The risk of rapid fire spread expands on Sunday as winds strengthen. The risk will be greatest in south-central New Mexico where there will be severeal hours of single digit relative humidity.

Strong winds will return Sunday and Monday. Gusts of 35 to 50 mph will be common, especially along and east of the central mountain chain with higher gusts in northeastern areas on Sunday. Dry conditions and low humidity will increase the risk of rapid fire spread in southwestern to central New Mexico.

Winds will start to increase today before peaking on Sunday. Gusts between 25 and 40 mph will be common east of the Central Mountain Chain between 2 and 6 pm. Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility.