Mogote Hill Fire – 3/14/25

Wildfire Notification – Mogote Hill Fire, previously Wagon Mound Fire   

March 14, 2025 

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of state, local and federal resources in New Mexico. The Mogote Hill Fire is burning in grass and high winds on private land in Mora County east of I-25, south of Wagon Mound. The fire is estimated at 3,000 acres, is zero percent contained, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.  

Mogote Hill Fire 

Update: The Mogote Hill fire is estimated at 3,000 acres and is zero percent contained. The fire was discovered at 12:05 p.m. and is burning in grass and high winds on private land in Mora County east of I-25, south of Wagon Mound. Fire activity is running, and a High Wind Warning is in effect for the area until 6 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Weather: Currently 44 degrees, with west winds at 38 mph / gusts of 56, 22 RH. High Wind Warning in effect for the area until 6 p.m. Tonight, areas of blowing dust before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low of 26. Windy from the west, 25 -35 mph decreasing to 10-20 mph. Gusts as high as 50 mph. 

Evacuations / Closures: None at this time. 

Acres: est. 3,000                                                           

Start Date/ Time: March 14, 2024; 12:05 p.m. 

Cause: Under investigation 

Location: South of Wagon Mound, east of 1-25 

Ownership: Private 

Structure Threat: Scattered homes in the area.  

Resources: Pecos River 1-T6 engine, with 2 chase; 1 NMDOT grader; WRP 2 T-6 engines, multiple VFD and county with type-6 engines and water tenders.  

Containment: 0%                                                                     

Fuels: Grass 

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George Ducker 

Communications Coordinator 

New Mexico State Forestry Division – EMNRD 

george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov 

505-699-0601