Fire near Santa Rosa prompts evacuations

Wildfire evacuations lifted near Santa Rosa

The Perch Fire is estimated to be 100 acres in size and contained

New Mexico Forestry Division Wildfire Notification: Perch Fire Burning In Guadalupe County

Fire and Smoke Map in New Mexico. Courtesy/AirNow New Mexico Forestry Division News: The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to inform readers about a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico. Resources are on scene at the Perch Fire southeast of Santa Rosa near Perch Lake. The fire was discovered at 12:50 p.m. today, March 30, and is active and making runs in grass and brush fuels. Spot fires crossed o…

Evacuations issued for fire in Santa Rosa on Monday

GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Evacuations have been issued and roads are closed amid a fire in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon. The "Perch Fire" near State Road 91 off of Route 66 has burnt about 10 to 15 acres as of about 4 p.m. Anyone in the area of Cedarville Road to Santa Rosa Golf [...]

Fire near Santa Rosa prompts evacuations

SANTA ROSA, N.M. – A growing 10-acre fire near State Highway 91 has prompted evacuations east of 91 south between mile posts 1 and 4. A public notice told people to evacuate the area east of 91 south between mile posts 1 and 4. The notice said the evacuation shelter is at the Blue Hole Convention Center. The notice also said State Highway 91 is closed going south. Officials said traffic leaving the area will still be allowed out. Watch Duty iden…