Parts of New Mexico are in the midst of "exceptionally dangerous" and extreme fire weather, according to the National Weather Service.
The state is dealing with high winds, single-digit humidity and above-average temperatures.
More than a dozen active fires are burning in the state. The largest fire is in northern New Mexico, near the city of Las Vegas.
The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire has burned nearly 190,000 acres and is 43% contained. More than 1,500 firefighters are working to get control of the fire, which partially started because of a prescribed burn.
Several communities have been forced to evacuate. State officials said Taos County has been put on notice as the fire moves north.