EndedUpdated · Source: NIFC

Antelope Fire, Mosquero, New Mexico

Started

Burned
320 acres
129 hectares
Lasted
138 days
from May 22, 2026
Growth per day
2 acres
on average
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Key facts

Source: NIFC
LocationSan Miguel County
JurisdictionPrivate land

The story so far

Burning across private land near Mosquero in San Miguel County, New Mexico, the Antelope Fire persisted over an exceptionally long span of 173 days following its start on May 22, 2026. Over the course of its lengthy duration, the fire expanded at an approximate rate of 2 acres per day, ultimately reaching a final measured size of 320 acres before the incident officially ended.

This prolonged incident unfolded within a broader national landscape where 3,513,072 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 36% below the two-decade average. The fire's timeline notably bridged the gap toward the region's typical fire season, which generally runs from June to October in New Mexico.

In context

This wildfire burned in New Mexico for 137 days. In total it burned about 320 acres — around 1.3 km².

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.

The bigger picture in United States

Across United States, roughly 3,513,072 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 36% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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