Rio Fire Burns 128 Acres in Northern New Mexico

Rio Fire in Jemez Mountains reaches 128 acres

The Rio Fire west of Española was held at 128 acres Thursday after spreading amid high winds the day before.

Rio Fire burning in the Santa Fe National Forest

The Rio Fire has grown to 128 acres in the Española Ranger District on Mesa De La Gallina

Rio Fire burns 128 acres in northern New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A fire burning west of Española and north of Los Alamos continues to grow. The Rio Fire started on Tuesday and has burned 128 acres. Smoke from the Rio Fire may be visible from Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Española, and the surrounding communities.

Smoke Visible From Fire West Of Española

Smoke from the Rio Fire. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com COUNTY News: The Rio Fire, a lightning-strike fire that was first detected Tuesday evening, has burned about 5-10 acres in a previously burned area on the Santa Fe National Forest. Smoke will be visible as the fire is burning in a remote area that is difficult to access. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire. Further details about the fire can be found on the New Mexico …

Rio Fire grows to 128 acres

Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team ordered Santa Fe, NM, June 17, 2026 —The Rio Fire located in the Espanola Ranger District on Mesa De La Gallina three miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain has grown t…

County: Smoke Visible From Rio Fire West Of Española

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Rio Fire, a lightning-strike fire that was first detected yesterday evening, has burned about 5-10 acres in a previously burned area on the Santa Fe National Forest. Smoke will be visible as the fire is burning in a remote area that is difficult to access. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire. Further details about the fire can be found on the New Mexico Fire Information interagency site: https://nmfireinfo.com…