"The Trigg fire’s rapid growth to 2,000 acres and high containment rate of 95% highlight effective firefighting efforts, while the undetermined cause underscores the need for continued investigation. The deployment of 39 personnel and an estimated cost of $175,000 reflect significant resource commitment."
The Trigg wildfire, located 17 miles south of Mosquero in San Miguel County, New Mexico, was discovered on May 22, 2026 and is currently active. As of the latest update on September 23, 2026, the fire has burned 2,000 acres and is 95% contained, with 39 personnel on the scene. The cause remains undetermined and the jurisdictional agency is not specified. Current fire behavior is minimal, characterized by creeping, smoldering, and group torching activity. Over the course of the timeline, the fire has progressed to a large size but has seen rapid containment, reaching 95% containment by the latest report.
Official source description: 17 Miles S from Mosquero, NM
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering; Group Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Taos. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With minimal fire behavior and 95% containment, general wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or shelter-in-place orders are necessary.
IRWIN ID: {E7CB92A2-60E4-4C15-BFFD-9AE0A5523B56}
Discovered: May 22, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $175,000
Coordinates: 35.5303, -103.9487
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The Trigg Fire has burned 2,000 acres as of September 23, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Trigg Fire is 95% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Trigg Fire is burning in San Miguel, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Trigg Fire remains active.
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