The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two wildfires that are requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.                      

Otero Fire 

Update: The Otero fire is 364 acres and is zero percent contained. The fire was discovered at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 27 in the bosque area east of Socorro. Response crews were able to staff the fire overnight and put in containment lines on the fire's  north side. This morning, there is still fire activity on the south side; interior heat remains on other portions of the fire from grass and brush fuels. Operational plan for today is to hold and strengthen containment lines. The cause of the fire is under  investigation. 

 Evacuations / Closures: None at this time. 

 Acres: 364 per air operations 

 Containment: 0     

 Start Date/ Time: 5 p.m., Sunday, April 27, 2025 

 Fuels: Grass, brush, bosque fuels 

 Cause: Under investigation 

 Location: East of Socorro, NM 

 Ownership: Private 

 Structure Threat: None. 

 Weather: Currently 61 degrees, 15% RH, north winds at 8 mph. Today, highs near 79. North wind 10-15 mph becoming south 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, lows around 42. South wind 15-20 mph becoming north 5-10 mph in the evening. 

 Smoke: 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.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html 

 An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/  allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.