Wildfire Update - Otero Fire
Wildfire Update Final – Otero Fire
April 29, 2025
Otero Fire
Update: Yesterday, crews were able to strengthen fire lines on the fire's west portion and raise the Otero Fire’s containment to 20%. Further mapping efforts found the fire’s size to be 405 acres. Most of the fire activity was found on the southern portion of the fire, and today crews will continue focusing efforts on extinguishing interior heat and strengthening containment lines all around the fire’s footprint. Winds today could potentially produce some ash around the fire area, and the public is encouraged to continue avoiding the area while response crews perform their duties. This will be the final notification on this fire unless there are significant changes.
The Otero fire was discovered at 5 p.m., Sunday April 27 in the bosque area east of Socorro. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Evacuations / Closures: None at this time.
Acres : 405
Containment : 20%
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: 54 degrees, RH 17%, winds from the north at 12 mph, gusts to 18 mph. Today, highs near 77 degrees. Northeast wind 5-10 mph becoming south 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5-15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
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.
Resources: Forestry Division, Socorro County, Rio Rancho, Lanford, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Forest Service, Midway Hose Company, San Antonio Fire, BLM, Valencia County. Total personnel: 65.
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George Ducker
Communications Coordinator
New Mexico State Forestry Division - EMNRD
george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov
505-699-0601
NMFireInfo.com