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The Valencia County Fire Department reports the flames as a large brush fire.

A brush fire started west of Isleta Casino

Fire departments across the state are battling staffing shortages and high call volumes. One New Mexico department said it's being pushed to its limit. 

"...even on burn days conditions can change. The key to responsible burning is to have a water source immediately available. If the winds pick up, extinguish the fire." - VCFD Chief Matt Propp

Starting Monday, May 8, the triple track, at-grade railroad crossing on Jarales Road, aka N.M. 109, will be permanently closed.

A bosque fire burning in Valencia County has torched about an acre so far. Officials said the fire was reportedly human caused.

By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican Nearly a year after two federal prescribed burns ignited a historic wildfire northwest of Las Vegas, N.M., devastating communities in more than 530 square miles of Northern New Mexico, the House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee has approved a bill that aims to help attract and […]

Residents took to social media Friday night claiming Mesa Oil’s facility south of Rio Communities was the source of the leak.

Fire crews are trying to locate the source of the odor

“Our crews are working out of one station, taking 30 to 35 calls in a 48-hour shift,” said VCFD Chief Matt Propp.