The 2020 New Mexico wildfire season began in May 2020. At least 543 wildfires burned across the state, with fires burning as late as October 2020.[1] The season was a part of the 2020 Western United States wildfire season.
| 2020 New Mexico wildfires | |
|---|---|
 Wildfire part of the 2020 New Mexico wildfire season | |
| Date(s) | June 2020 – October 2020 |
| Statistics | |
| Total fires | >500 |
| Season | |
2021 → | |
List of wildfires
editThe following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.
| Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West 380 | Lea | 1,689 | January 9 | January 9 | Human-caused | [2] |
| Pedro | Guadalupe | 1,017 | April 6 | April 6 | Human-caused | [2] |
| Moore | Mora | 3,800 | May 2 | May 2 | Human-caused | [2] |
| Sloan Canyon | Union | 1,173 | May 23 | May 29 | Lightning-caused | [2] |
| K107 | Harding | 1,355 | June 6 | June 6 | Lightning-caused | [2] |
| Turkey | Grant | 1,800 | June 6 | June 11 | Lightning-caused | [2] |
| Farm Camp | San Miguel | 22,872 | June 6 | June 14 | Lightning-caused | [2] |
| Uvas | Doña Ana | 1,135 | June 6 | June 14 | Lightning-caused | [2] |
| Good | Grant | 17,950 | June 6 | July 15 | Lightning-caused | [3][4] |
| Tadpole | Grant | 11,159 | June 6 | July 17 | Lightning-caused | [5] |
| Vics Peak | Socorro | 14,624 | June 15 | August 4 | Threatened Mexican spotted owl habitat. Lightning-caused | [6] |
| Cub | Catron | 25,950 | June 28 | July 30 | Lightning-caused | [7] |
| Naranjos | Mora | 2,580 | July 15 | July 15 | Cause unknown | [2] |
| Luna | Taos, Mora | 10,142 | October 17 | November 10 | Campfire | [8] |
References
edit- ^ Traxler, Victoria (March 28, 2021). "Experts predict bad year for New Mexico wildfires". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i National Large Incident Year-to-Date Report August 8, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023
- ^ "Good Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Good Fire". Hazard Mapping System: Fire and Smoke. The Spectrum (Utah). Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "Tadpole Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Vics Peak Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ^ "Cub Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ Behrens, Zach (October 4, 2022). "Cause of 2020 Luna Fire Determined". Carson National Forest. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
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