Deer Canyon Fire Burns Near Mountainair

A lightning strike sparked the Deer Canyon fire near Mountainair, burning 117 acres and forcing evacuations—though no homes were lost, residents like Vincent Versage, who just finished building his dream home, are still cleaning fire retardant off their vehicles and bracing for possible further action. With dry, hot conditions slowing containment efforts, locals remain on standby while community businesses like the Turner Inn open their doors to displaced neighbors. Safety first, but the spirit of the community is holding strong. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d0960f3432c5f58