May 28—The Indios Fire in Rio Arriba County grew Tuesday by about 600 acres to 4,844 acres, gaining significant ground in the dry, breezy weather. Crews are concentrating on preventive measures, such as forming fire lines and clipping vegetation to keep the fire from spreading, rather than the traditional focus on containment, state and federal […]
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Indios Fire near Coyote grows as forecasters predict dry, windy weekend
May 24—A wildfire in Rio Arriba County is still growing as New Mexico heads into a holiday weekend in which dry conditions and high winds will create a high risk of fire throughout the state. All of New Mexico is under a red flag warning for the weekend, which means warm temperatures, very low humidities […]