The Rio Fire was discovered on June 16, 2026. The fire is located on Mesa De La Gallina three miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain and has grown to 128 acres. Limited access, heavy dead-and-down fuels, and red flag conditions have contributed to the fire's growth. The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team has been ordered to take command of the fire. They will in brief with the forest at 10:00 am tomorrow morning.