Fire Crews Give Update on 'Unified Fire' in Valencia County

Unified fire remains at 0% containment as crews brace for winds

500-acre fire south of Rio Communities shows no growth, evacuations are lifted but could change as conditions shift.

Unified Fire in Valencia County at 500 acres, evacuation order lifted

The fire near the community of Madrone held within its control lines overnight, according to the state Forestry Division.

Fire crews give update on 'Unified Fire' in Valencia County

VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. – Fire officials say the Unified Fire has burned about 500 acres south of Rio Communities, remains 0% contained and still threatens multiple structures. Crews hope to reach a higher percentage of containment by the end of Wednesday. Crews worked overnight to strengthen containment lines in the bosque area and the fire stayed within its initial control lines from the night shift. Fire officials said fire behavior Wednesday m…

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Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] Evacuations ordered for the Unified Fire near Jarales - Fire crews are battling the Unified Fire near Jarales, by Highway 304 and Lagrima Rd on Tuesday. Officials said the fire had jumped the Rio Grande onto the west side, was burning on both sides, and was developing a lot [...]

Unified Fire (Valencia County) – Update

March 25, 2026 Highlights: Fire suppression crews worked throughout the night to continue establishing containment lines on the Unified Fire which is still active within the bosque area south of Rio Communities. This morning at 0700 command of the fire transitioned to a Type- 3 Team led by New Mexico Forestry Division. No structures have been impacted by the fire. Evacuations and road closures have been lifted across the area and power has […]