April 22, 2022 
The Simona Fire, located near Jarales in Valencia County, remains 25% contained and is estimated at 165 acres. Due to the strong winds forecast today, crews will be patrolling the fire area on a regular basis looking for any signs that fire has escaped containment lines. Firefighters are using hand tools and a bulldozer to work toward strengthening the fire line. They will continue to work throughout the day.
Fire information will be posted to the following websites.
NM Fire Info: www.nmfireinfo.com
Valencia County Fire Department Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/valcofd
Start Date & Time: 04/20/22 11:45 a.m.
Start Location: Near Jarales Road and HWY 346, Valencia County
Latitude: 34.56389
Longitude: -106.77231
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: bosque, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 165
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes, two natural gas lines and a telecommunications line. No homes.
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: No
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Dept. (EMNRD)
Forestry Division
NM Fire Info 
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