"Calmer Winds Promise Relief To Western U.S. Fire Crews"

"SANTA FE, New Mexico -- Calmer winds and cooler temperatures promised relief on Sunday to fire crews battling blazes in New Mexico and Colorado, where wildfires sweeping across miles of forest, brush and grass have forced evacuations and disrupted holiday weekend travel plans."

"New Mexico's wildfires - which are torching tens of thousands of acres daily - have proven difficult for fire crews to contain because of the high winds and rugged, inaccessible terrain found in the southwestern part of the state.

Officials said they were hopeful that Sunday's calmer winds would slow the fires' movements and allow greater use of five helicopters, said Fire Information Officer Dan Ware."

Zelie Pollon reports for Reuters May 27, 2012.