Two Wildfires Shut Down I-40 Near Clines Corners

Two wildfires are raging near Clines Corners, forcing a full shutdown of Interstate 40 between mile markers 210 and 226 as crews from Torrance County, Santa Fe, and Moriarty launch coordinated water drops to contain the flames. One fire burns just three miles west of town, while the other is near the Plains Historical Marker—both dangerously close to the highway. Officials are racing to control the blaze, urging travelers to check for closures and stay safe as the situation evolves. 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/6f63b8ad6493a503