April 24, 2022 
The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is now estimated at 25,000 acres and 10% contained. The fire continues to burn actively through very dry fuels that include pinion, juniper, and grass. The fire has crossed two boundaries, one to the west and a second (a highway) to the south of Bueyeros. Bulldozers are working alongside firefighters to extend the fire line. No structures are threatened at this time and there are no evacuations. The fire started Friday, April 22 off of NM Highway 39 near David Hill. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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: 25,000
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: No
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: No
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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