HORSESHOE Fire, New Mexico
The HORSESHOE Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.9287, -107.2150
Current Situation
The HORSESHOE Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 10 hours ago.
Nearby communities include Socorro (33.1 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 139 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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Socorro
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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 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | HORSESHOE |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMCIF-000490 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | Socorro |
| Latitude | 33.92872 |
| Longitude | -107.21498 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Socorro (21 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 10:31 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The HORSESHOE Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The HORSESHOE Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 33.9287, -107.2150. Nearby towns include Socorro (33.1 km NE).
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 2026-07-29.
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 Socorro (21 mi NE).
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 actively tracked (last update 10 hours ago).