NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area. Story continues below DWI Scandal: Another BCSO deputy placed on leave in connection to DWI dismissals Entertainment: Visit these 10 iconic film locations in New Mexico Events: What’s happening around New Mexico March 14-20 Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 3,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fire and crews are working to contain it. People are asked to avoid the area and expect traffic disruptions in the area. The name of the fire was changed on March 14 to Mogote Hill Fire. Start Date / Time: March 14, 2025, 12:05 p.m.Size: 3,000 acresContainment: 0%Location: South of Wagon Mound, east of 1-25Cause: Unknown Structure Threat: Scattered homes in the areaResources: 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 tendersTypes of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): GrassStrategy: Full SuppressionRoad Closures: NAEvacuations: Highway 271 is on "GO" status, evacuees can go to Abe Montoya Rec Center in Las Vegas ...read more read less