April 22, 2022 
The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is estimated at 5,000 acres and 0% contained. The fire was first reported at 11:30 a.m. off of NM Highway 39 near mile marker 42 and David Hill. Fire behavior was extreme today due to severe winds, very low humidity, and dry conditions. Residents in the areas of Carisso and Bueyeros were evacuated for their safety. This is one of many incidents recorded by the New Mexico Forestry Division today. More information will be released once it is available.
Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at
https://nmtracking.org/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html.
Start Date & Time: 04/22/2022 @ 1130
Start Location: HWY 39 mile marker 42, east of Mosquero
Latitude: 35.80238
Longitude: -103.84164
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: pinon-juniper, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 5,000
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: Yes, areas of Carriso and Boyeros
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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