The governor of New Mexico has declared a state of emergency for five counties, as several large wildfires burn across the state.
New Mexico’s governor declared a state of emergency in several counties.
Several communities in San Miguel and Mora counties had been evacuated due to the Calf Canyon Fire, and a red flag warning was issued Saturday as gusts are expected to exceed 40 mph.The Calf Canyon fire, seen from a westbound Amtrak train, burns in San Miguel County, New Mexico, April 22, 2022. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a state of emergency for Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel and Valencia counties on Friday due to the fire threat. On Saturday, she issued a similar declaration for Mora County.
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