Pina Peak Fire burning near Hatch
Update (May 22, 2025): The Pina Peak Fire is now 50% contained, officials say.
"As of 0915 a.m. today, BLM crews are still working the edge cold trailing and mopping up the lines," a Bureau of Land Management spokesperson explained. "The fire is 50% contained now across the 116 acres."
Update (May 21, 2025): A spokesperson for the Bureau of Land Management says the fire showed no growth yesterday. It is now at 40% containment across 116 total acres. Crews are still working to secure the fire lines.
"We continue to stress safety for the public and for emergency personnel by asking everyone to avoid the area to allow out crews to work," the spokesperson said.
HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Pina Peak Fire is burning near Hatch.
The Bureau of Land Management - Las Cruces District posted on Facebook about the fire. Officials with the bureau say they have dispatched three engines and two utility trucks to the wind-driven lightning strike fire.
It's located on the top of the slope of Pina Peak, which is part of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. This is happening eight miles south of Hatch, according to bureau officials.
"Residents and visitors in the Hatch Valley and Las Uvas Mountains areas should expect to see and smell smoke over the coming days," the bureau posted on Facebook. "For your safety and the safety of emergency personnel, please avoid the area to allow crews to work."
