April 4, 2023 
The Echo Ridge fire is now 100% contained. The fire was reported on Sunday, April 2 at 11 am. Residents were evacuated but have since returned to their homes. Responders include NMFD, Torrance County, Bernalillo County, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe City, USFS, and Mountainair. Forestry Division has ordered a Bernalillo County fire investigator to determine the fire’s origin and cause. This will be the final update.
Start Date & Time: 04/02/2023 @ 1100
Start Location: Multiple starts near Echo Ridge in Torrance County
Latitude: 34.96990
Longitude: -106.02333
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Brush, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 167.3.
Ownership(s): Private, Stand Land Office land.
Structures Threatened: Yes, None now.
Structures Burned: Confirmed 3 structures and 6 out buildings.
Evacuations: Yes, Echo ridge subdivision was evacuated. All residents have returned; electricity and gas has been turned back on.
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George Ducker
Communications Coordinator
New Mexico State Forestry Division – EMNRD
NM Fire Info 
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