ALAMOGORDO BREAKS Fire, New Mexico
The ALAMOGORDO BREAKS Fire was a wildfire in New Mexico, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.6988, -104.3182
Current Situation
The ALAMOGORDO BREAKS Fire was a wildfire in New Mexico, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 39 hours ago.
Nearby communities include Fort Sumner (26.1 km S), Santa Rosa (42.6 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 87 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Fort Sumner
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Santa Rosa
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New Mexico (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | ALAMOGORDO BREAKS |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMN5S-000590 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | De Baca |
| Latitude | 34.69883 |
| Longitude | -104.31816 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 7:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Fort Sumner (16 mi S), Santa Rosa (26 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the ALAMOGORDO BREAKS Fire was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The ALAMOGORDO BREAKS Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 34.6988, -104.3182. Nearby towns include Fort Sumner (26.1 km S), Santa Rosa (42.6 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Fort Sumner (16 mi S), Santa Rosa (26 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 39 hours ago).