April 25, 2022 
The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, remains estimated at 25,000 acres and is now 40% contained. No structures are threatened and there are no evacuations. Fire activity has slowed with minimal smoke showing from the interior. Higher relative humidity and calmer winds are helping firefighters. The fire started Friday, April 22 off of NM Highway 39 near David Hill. The cause 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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