New Mexico Wildfire Risk Map
The 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire became the largest in New Mexico history, raising the stakes for mountain communities statewide.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
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Fire locations come from NIFC — they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
New Mexico live wildfire map
Active wildfires across New Mexico — perimeters and incident flames straight from NIFC, updated automatically. Tap any city or county marker to open its detailed fire risk report, or enter your exact address for a free street-level risk score.
See the live New Mexico active fire map →When is fire season in New Mexico?
New Mexico is driest March through June, before the monsoon. The largest fires — including the record 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire — come with spring winds in the northern mountains.
See New Mexico's major wildfires →How New Mexico wildfire risk is rated: FEMA's National Risk Index
The federal benchmark for New Mexico is FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI), which scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract. Each place gets one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High — describing its risk compared with all other places at the same level nationwide.
A community's wildfire rating combines three things: how much fire damage is expected each year (Expected Annual Loss), how vulnerable the population is (Social Vulnerability), and how well it can recover (Community Resilience). For wildfire specifically, FEMA weighs a community’s exposure, fire frequency, and historic loss ratio. Wildfire is one of 18 natural hazards the NRI tracks.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index — Wildfire ↗. A county or tract rating is a starting point — your individual home's score depends on its exact location, terrain, and construction.
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New Mexico wildfire risk — frequently asked
How high is wildfire risk in New Mexico?
The 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire became the largest in New Mexico history, raising the stakes for mountain communities statewide. Check your exact NM address for a free 0–100 wildfire risk score.
When is wildfire season in New Mexico?
New Mexico is driest March through June, before the monsoon. The largest fires — including the record 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire — come with spring winds in the northern mountains.
Which New Mexico counties have the highest wildfire risk?
New Mexico counties with detailed wildfire risk profiles include Santa Fe County, Lincoln County, Los Alamos County, Colfax County, Otero County. Open any county for its hazard rating, recorded fire history, and federal Risk-to-Homes data.
How does FEMA rate wildfire risk in New Mexico?
FEMA's National Risk Index scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract and assigns one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High. A New Mexico community's wildfire rating reflects its expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience, weighing fire exposure, frequency, and historic loss ratio. Source: FEMA National Risk Index (hazards.fema.gov/nri/wildfire).
Is fire insurance hard to get in New Mexico?
In high-risk New Mexico areas, wildfire hazard drives higher premiums and non-renewals. See the New Mexico fire insurance guide for premium impact and how to find coverage.
How do I check my address's wildfire risk in New Mexico?
Enter your exact New Mexico street address on FireRisk.ai for a free street-level wildfire risk score, the nearest recorded fires, defensible-space zones, and home-insurance impact.