Wildfire Grows in Pecos Wilderness | Santa Fe News

A massive wildfire in the Pecos Wilderness, sparked by lightning and now covering 7,794 acres, is forcing evacuations in Cundiyo and threatening nearby areas like the Gorham Boy Scout Ranch. Crews are racing against the clock, deploying sprinklers, preparing water resources, and building bulldozer lines to contain the blaze — especially as this is typically New Mexico’s rainy season. Residents remain on high alert with “Set” status, ready to flee at a moment’s notice. While temperatures soar into the high 80s with a north wind, there’s cautious hope for scattered showers and thunderstorms later today and tonight that could help slow the fire’s advance. Emergency crews are focused on protecting structures and preserving the wilderness as they monitor conditions closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/8037a48f428f38ff