Deer Canyon fire forces evacuations south of Mountainair

MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials said the Deer Canyon fire, burning south of Mountainair, is forcing evacuations. Right now, the fire is estimated to have burned about 350 acres. There is a mandatory evacuation for residents on Jumano Trail and north of the trail in Deer Canyon. There is a READY evacuation status for other residents [...]