Wildfire Update – Skyline Fire June 22, 2025
Update: Lines constructed around the Skyline Fire yesterday held overnight. Additional resources from the US Forest Service and retardant drops from air attack allowed the fire's containment to increase to 40% as of this morning.
Today crews will be able to start beginning to secure lines and working in from the edge of the fire. Two hotshot crews have arrived and will be working with resources to help provide further containment. GPS mapping was used to update the fire's acreage to 127 acres burned.
The lightning-caused Skyline fire is located south of Hondo and HWY 380 in Lincoln County. The fire was discovered at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
Acres: 127 per GPS. Containment: 25%. Start Date/ Time: 1 p.m., 6/21/25
Fuels: Grass, pinon/juniper. Cause: Lightning. Location: South of Hondo and HWY 380 just west of Picacho Road, Lincoln County.
Ownership: Private
Structure Threat: Structures are located 5 miles north along HWY 380. Threat has passed.
Evacuations / Closures: None at this time.
Weather: Currently the temperature is 81 degrees, with 20% relative humidity. Winds from the southwest at 13 mph.
Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it's safe to be outside. Learn more at
https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.htm
An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
Resources: NM Forestry Division, North Dakota Task Force. 2 hotshot crews - US Forest Service. Total personnel: 57.
