From the NM Fire Information Website
The Mims Lake Fire burning on private land in Truth or Consequences, Sierra County is 30% contained. According to local police, evacuations were lifted around 11:00 p.m. last night and residents were allowed to return home. Residential structures are no longer threatened. The fire is estimated at 60 acres. Firefighters will continue to mop-up hot spots and secure containment lines. The fire started at 4:00 p.m. Thursday (06/18) on the south side of Mims Lake. The cause remains under investigation.
Incident Name: Mims Lake Fire
Start Date & Time: June 18, 2020 – 1600
Start Location: South side of Mims Lake, north side of Truth or Consequences/south side of the City of Elephant Butte
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Salt cedar, Russian olive, brush, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 60
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: No
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: No, evacuations lifted
Wendy MasonWildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
EMNRD Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us