Crews battle wildfire burning in Rio Arriba County

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are battling the Indios Fire burning seven miles north of the village of Coyote. There are no closures in effect but recreation sites along the Continental Divide Trail may be affected. They say there are no threats to people or property.

Smoke could affect communities along State Road 96 and along FR 151.

  • Start Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024

  • Location: 7 miles north of Coyote, NM

  • Size: 450 acres

  • Contained: 0%

  • Structures Burned: N/A

  • Cause of Fire: Lightning

  • Evacuations: N/A

  • Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer

  • Resources: 1 helicopter, Carson and Sacramento Hot Shot crews, 4 engines, equipment, and fire management personnel

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