Wildfire in Far Northeast Highlands, New Mexico

The Crow Creek Wildfire was discovered in the afternoon of April 29th near NM Highway 445 north of Maxwell. The fire quickly grew to an estimated 1,200 acres making wind-driven runs north toward U.S. Highway 64, closing the highway between Colfax Tavern and Raton Municipal Airport. No structures were impacted.

Critical fire weather conditions resulting from strong and very dry windy conditions allowed for the Sparks and Crow Creek Wildfires to rapidly grow. The Sparks Wildfire, discovered April 28th, grew eastward in extreme western Quay County near NM Highway 156. The Sparks Wildfire threatened structures, but no damage has been reported and came under control April 29th. The Crow Creek Wildfire was discovered in Colfax County north of Maxwell, NM along NM Highway 445 April 29th. It rapidly grew northward toward U.S. Highway 64 closing the highway, and coming under control April 30th.