April 13, 2022 
The Big Hole Fire, located on state and private land in the Belen Bosque in Valencia County, remains estimated at 900 acres and 0% contained. Strong wind gusts pushed the fire beyond its primary and secondary containment lines overnight. Firefighters worked through the early morning hours to reestablish those lines on the east side of the fire of the levy road. The Geronimo Hotshots have joined the Forestry Division, Valencia County Fire Department, and numerous other fire agencies to work on containing the Big Hole Fire. A voluntary evacuation order remains in place. Remaining residents are urged to be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.
Evacuations: Those wishing to voluntarily evacuate may utilize the Belen Recreation Center at 305 Eagle Lane.
Weather: Wind gusts are expected to increase with Red Flag conditions this afternoon. The relative humidity is at 41%.
Start Date & Time: 04/11/2022 1330
Start Location: Belen Bosque North of River Road
Latitude: 34.6648
Longitude: -106.7469
Cause of Fire: Under investigation Area Vegetation: Bosque
Estimated Acres Burned: 900
Ownership(s): State and private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: Yes
Evacuations: Voluntary
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Dept. (EMNRD)
Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us
NM Fire Info 
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