Crews are currently battling the 11,000-acre Mogote Hill Fire in Mora County, New Mexico. The fire is located near the Fort Union Rest Area on County Road 35, with residents on state Highway 271 under evacuation orders. The Mora County Sheriff’s Office has placed the Village of Wagon Mound in “Ready” evacuation status and the fire remains at 0% containment. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
As a result of the fire, the roadway at mile marker 0 and County Road C035 at Frontage Road are closed with evacuees being directed to the Abe Montoya Rec Center in Las Vegas, New Mexico. New Mexico State Police officers are notifying residents in the area and other villages southeast of Wagon Mound are also on “Ready” status.
The fire comes amid strong winds impacting the state, prompting the closure of I-25 in northern New Mexico. This is a developing story, and residents are advised to stay informed with KOAT for the latest updates on the Mogote Hill Fire.
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