Cummings Fire - Torrance County - Wildfire Notification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: George Ducker
Communications Manager
george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov
505-699-0601
Contact: Emery Veilleux
Communications Coordinator
emery.veilleux@emnrd.nm.gov
505-699-1172
Cummings Fire - Torrance County
March 9, 2026
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.
Cummings Fire
Update : The Cummings Fire was discovered at 4:27 p.m. on Monday, March 9 east of Moriarty in Torrance County. Multiple structures are threatened and smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and the surrounding area. The fire is burning in grass and brush and is active on multiple sides. Response crews are providing point protection for surrounding structures while working to contain the fire’s progress. The public should take caution and avoid the area. Currently, the Cummings fire is estimated at 50 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Evacuations / Closures : Homes in the immediate area have been evacuated.
Public Safety : The public should take caution and avoid the area so that first responders may work unimpeded.
Weather : Currently 63 degrees F, 16% RH, southwest winds at 11 mph.
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Acres : 50 estimated.
Containment : 0% contained.
Start Date/ Time : 4:27 p.m. on Monday, March 9
Fuels : Grass, brush.
Cause : Under investigation.
Location : East of Moriarty, Torrance County.
Ownership : State and private
Structure Threat : Multiple structures threatened.
Resources : Multiple resources from state, county, and municipality.
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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 .
Safety : The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website . The Forest Stewards Guild offers a HEPA Filter Loan Program that are available on a first come/first served basis. Additional information on air filters and the HEPA loan program is available via Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition .
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