Catron County Emergency Management

06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

Evacuation update 6-18-2026
Today at 4:45pm
CatronCounty Oem and Catron Sheriff have LIFTED the “SET” evacuation status for the zones that were pictured as 2,3 and 4. Current containment for the Bear Fire is at 91%!
A small portion of the fire perimeter on the east side remain uncontained. The properties within zones 2,3 and 4 are no longer in imminent danger. Containment line is in place along the fire edge and forward progress has been stopped with minimal fire activity for this segment of the fire.

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06/17/2026

06/17/2026

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Non-credit courses may be registered for on our website; college credit courses should be registered for through the college/campus offering the course.

Call or email us with any questions:
505-272-5757
[email protected]
https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/emergency-medicine/programs/emsa/

06/16/2026

Please read re: Emergency Ordinance and Proclamation 03-2026 which restricts the sale and Use of Fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Catron County.

06/13/2026

Protecting your home is part of being prepared!

Firefighters need your help to save your house!

Learn more about New Mexico's Ready, Set, Go at the link below.

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/FINAL-new-mexico-RSG-guide-2017_000.pdf