Firefighters respond to the Ryan Fire near Ryan Canyon

Albuquerque, NM – June 6, 2026 — Fire resources are responding to suppress the Ryan Fire within southeast

Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District.
Reported start date / time: June 6, 2026 / 1134

Cause: Undetermined at this time, lightning was detected in the area.

Size: Estimate 1/4 acre.

Location: Mountainous terrain of Southeast Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should avoid the Ryan Fire area. Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”

Responding Resources: US Forest Service - Magdalena Ranger District Battalion 33, Bitterroot Engine 631, Roosevelt Hotshots and Type 1 Helitanker.

Strategy: Resources are utilizing Direct Extinguishment Strategy to engage the fire and air support is being utilized.
Fire behavior: low to moderate.

Fuels: The fire is burning in oak and Pinyon-Juniper.

Smoke: May be visible from South of NM60, Magdalena, Socorro and San Antonio.

Values at risk: The Ryan Fire is not a threat to any values at risk or communities.

Weather: The forecast for Magdalena, NM today: This Afternoon: A slight chance of sprinkles. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph becoming west. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. https://www.weather.gov/ 

This will be the only release on the Ryan Fire unless conditions or the situation warrants additional information.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions: The Magdalena Ranger District is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola/fire  for fire restriction information.

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