Navigating wildfire information in New Mexico can be challenging, but the New Mexico Fire Map, also known as the NM Fire Viewer, provides a free and user-friendly online tool to stay informed about active and past fires across the state. This interactive map is an essential resource for residents, researchers, and anyone concerned about wildfires in New Mexico.
Developed by a GIS Team, the New Mexico Fire Viewer uses data from satellites and various GIS layers to display current and historical wildfire information. Users can easily search for active wildfires by name to view detailed perimeters and hot spots, which are updated every few hours using satellite infrared imagery. Originally created for the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fires, the map now covers any active fire in New Mexico.
This comprehensive New Mexico fire map includes multiple data layers, offering a wealth of information. These layers include land ownership details, soil burn severity maps, building footprint outlines (provided by Microsoft) for structures, and burn scars from previous fires. Vegetation treatment data from the NMFWRI is also integrated.
New Mexico Fire Viewer displaying active wildfires and data layers
Powered by ArcGIS Online and hosted by New Mexico Highlands University, the platform allows users to customize their view. You can toggle layers on and off, zoom in for detailed views, or zoom out for a broader perspective. Hotspot data for active fires is automatically updated every four to eight hours from NOAA satellites, while fire boundary information is updated daily by the National Interagency Fire Center. Refreshing your browser ensures you see the latest updates on this fire map NM.
Data is aggregated from numerous reputable sources, including the New Mexico State Forestry Division, tribes, BLM, USDA-Forest Service, and the New Mexico State Land Office, ensuring a comprehensive and reliable overview. The New Mexico Fire Viewer has already been accessed by over 305,000 people, highlighting its value and utility.
The NM Fire Viewer will continue to be an invaluable tool for tracking wildfires in New Mexico in the future. Access this vital wildfire map New Mexico here: https://arcg.is/TbCy. You can also explore the NM Vegetation Treatment Mapping project at https://nmfwri.org/gis-projects/nm- vegetation-treatment-mapping/.
