Mogote Hill Fire Update – 3/15/25

Wildfire Update– Mogote Hill   

March 15, 2025 

Update: Crews made progress on the Mogote Hill fire; fire behavior became minimal as conditions improved overnight. This morning, light snow was reported on the incident. Resources will work to secure the fire’s perimeter throughout the day. The fire is estimated at 10,000-12,000 acres and is 40% percent contained. Accurate mapping will commence during today’s operational period.  

The Mogote Hill Fire was discovered at 12:05 p.m. on private land in Mora County east of I-25, south of Wagon Mound.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Weather: Currently 33 degrees, with variable winds at 6mph; 48% RH.  Today, chance of snow showers, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight, chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.  

Evacuations / Closures: Threat has passed. Two houses were evacuated out of nine within the threat zone. Evacuations are no longer in place.  

Acres: est. 10,000 – 12,000                                                         

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

Cause: Under investigation 

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

Ownership: Private / BLM 

Structure Threat: Threat has passed. Evacuations no longer in place. 

Resources: NM Forestry Division, NMDOT, NM State Police, Valencia County, Raton Fire Rescue, City of Santa Fe, Cochiti Lake Fire, Town of Bernalillo; 3 graders, 1 Skidgen 

Containment: 40%                                                                     

Fuels: Grass 

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George Ducker 

Communications Coordinator 

New Mexico State Forestry Division – EMNRD 

george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov 

505-699-0601