Crow Creek Fire - Colfax County - Wildfire Notification
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
Crow Creek Fire - Colfax County - Wildfire Notification
April 29, 2026
Update: The Crow Creek Fire was discovered at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 near HWY 445 north of Maxwell in Colfax County. Resources are on scene and are implementing a full suppression strategy. The fire is active and making wind-driven runs north through grass fuels toward HWY 64. Structures are threatened, and resources are providing point protection. Air resources have been ordered to assist suppression efforts. Currently, the fire is estimated at 50-100 acres.
Evacuations / Closures: HWY 64 is closed between Colfax Tavern and Raton Municipal Airport. The public should avoid travel on HWY 445.
Weather: Currently 62 degrees F, 31% RH, southwest winds at 12 mph with gusts up to 23 mph. Tonight, 40% chance of showers, mainly after midnight; mostly cloudy, with a low around 36 F. South wind at 15-20 mph becoming northeast at 5-10 mph after midnight.
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Acres: 50-100 estimated.
Containment: 0% contained.
Start Date / Time: 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29.
Fuels: Grass.
Cause: Under investigation.
Location: HWY 445 north of Maxwell in Colfax County.
Ownership: Private.
Structure Threat: Multiple structures.
Resources: Forestry Division, Maxwell VFD, Cimarron VFD, Philmont VFD, Red River Fire Department, Raton Fire Department, Colfax County Rapid Response. Air resources ordered. Total personnel: 25.
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Crow Creek Fire, Wednesday, April 29. Photo: New Mexico Forestry Division.
Health and safety
Smoke : Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking portal and zoom in on the latest smoke conditions on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map .
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