‘Buck Fire’ burns 550 acres in western New Mexico

CATRON COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A fire started in western New Mexico on Wednesday evening. The “Buck Fire” has burned 550 acres southeast of the community of Aragon. Fire officials say private residences approximately 1.5 miles northwest and one mile east are under threat. There are live electric transmission lines in the vicinity of the fire. […]