Smoke from the Deer Canyon Fire south of Mountainair in Torrance Saturday afternoon. Courtesy photo

STATE FORESTRY DIVISION NEWS RELEASE

June 20, 2026 The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico. Update:  The Deer Canyon Fire was discovered at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 in the Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. The fire is exhibiting extreme behavior, is active and crowning in piñon-juniper and grass fuels. Crews are providing point protection, and air resources are on scene providing support. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are in place. The fire is estimated at 350 acres and is zero percent contained. Evacuations / Shelters:  Evacuations are in place for Deer Canyon Road between Daklugie Trail and Jumano Trail. A shelter has been established at 106 North Sunset, Mountainair. An animal shelter has been established at the Mountainair rodeo grounds, NM 107, Mountainair. Weather: Currently 100 degrees, 10% RH, south winds at 15 mph with gusts to 22 mph. Tonight, patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 10-15 mph. Acres: 350 estimated. Containment: 0% Start Date / Time:  Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m. .Fuels: Grass, piñon-juniper .Cause: Under investigation. Location: Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. Ownership: Private. Structure Threat: Multiple structures threatened.  Resources: Forestry Division, multiple state resources, Sandoval County, Los Alamos County, 2 interagency hotshot crews, multiple air resources. Total personnel: 60. For fire updates, visit the Forestry Division Facebook and New Mexico Fire Information.