Black Fire forces road closures in southwestern New Mexico

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An updated map shows the distance the Black Fire is from surrounding communities in the Gila National Forest Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
An updated map shows the distance the Black Fire is from surrounding communities in the Gila National Forest Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

KINGSTON, N.M. – Due to the Black Wildfire, an additional road closure is in place.

NM 152 was closed on June 9, 2022, at 8 a.m., mileposts 40 (Kingston) to milepost 15 (San Lorenzo). No entry will be allowed.

Continued closure:

NM 59 “Beaverhead Rd.” will remain closed to traffic from Forest Road 150 to New Mexico Highway 52 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to provide safety for firefighters working along the roadway. Roadway will reopen to traffic between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this time. For the latest road information visit: The New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.

For more information on wildfires, please https://maps.nwcg.gov/sa/.

This article originally appeared on Deming Headlight: Black Fire forces road closures in southwestern New Mexico