NASA satellite imagery has revealed the dramatic scale of the wildfires scorching parts of southwestern New Mexico, as two major fires—the Buck and Trout—continue to threaten homes, infrastructure and ...

Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and a Republican colleague are seeking a clearer picture of how wildfires affect ...

Officials Saturday night encouraged residents of two communities in Chama Canyon to prepare for a possible evacuation.

"The main reason was the South Fork Fire last year that burned directly west of Ruidoso," Grzywacz said. "The soil wasn't ...

Two wildfires fueled by extreme drought and dry heat have burned over 80,000 acres in New Mexico, prompting evacuation orders and closing part of a national forest. The Trout Fire, which began on ...

A team of Oklahoma ns is in New Mexico with flood and fire recovery efforts. New Mexico is currently battling wildfires, while other parts are plagued by flash floods and bracing for more rain.

In New Mexico, officials urged residents to seek higher ground Tuesday afternoon as the waters of the Rio Ruidoso rose nearly 19 feet (2.7 meters) in a matter of minutes amid heavy rainfall.

The area, vulnerable from past wildfires, is experiencing ongoing threats as the rainy season progresses, prompting multiple ...

The U.S. Forest Service faced criticism from current and former employees who say federal workforce reductions under the ...

June 11, 2012— -- Firefighters in New Mexico and Colorado are battling wildfires that have spread quickly in all directions, forcing hundreds of people to flee from their homes across both ...

New Mexico governor declares emergency amid wildfires New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a state of emergency on June 17 in response to the growing Trout Fire, her office said.