Salt Fire (2024)

The Salt Fire is an ongoing wildfire in New Mexico that has burned 7071 acre and is 0% contained. The fire began on June 17 near the town of Ruidoso.

A state of emergency was also declared by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Incidents
The Salt Fire was first reported near Ruidoso on June 17, 2024, at approximately 2:20 PM MDT.

On June 18, 2024, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to the Salt Fire and nearby South Fork Fire.