352 Fire - Final Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Emery Veilleux
Communications Coordinator
emery.veilleux@emnrd.nm.gov
505-699-1172
Contact: George Ducker
Communications Manager
george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov
505-699-0601
352 Fire - Final Update
Feb. 10, 2026
Update: Yesterday, crews made good progress on stopping progression and securing the fire's perimeter, raising containment to 70%. Most resources have been released; local fire departments are continuing to mop up and monitor the area. This will be the final notification unless there are significant changes.
The 352 Fire was discovered Monday, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. on state land in Quay County north of San Jon near Interstate 40.
Evacuations / Closures: State Road 469 north of San Jon has re-opened and evacuations have been lifted.
Weather: Currently 45 degrees F with a high of 60, 37% RH, north winds at 10-20 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 30; east wind 5-10 mph becoming south after midnight.
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Acres: 2,674
Containment: 70% contained.
Start Date / Time: 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9
Fuels: Grass, brush.
Cause: Under investigation.
Location: North of San Jon near I-40, mile marker 352, Quay County.
Ownership: State and private
Structure Threat: 2 abandoned structures burned. Threat has passed.
Resources: Forestry Division, Quay County, Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Farmington, Angel Fire, local resources, New Mexico State Police, Department of Transportation.
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