Mogote Ridge Fire Grows to 40 Acres

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  The Mogote Ridge Fire has grown to 40 acres as of September 11, 2026“null”
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  A new spot fire increased the size of the Mogote Ridge Fire since Thursday evening“[Update, 4:30 p.m., September 11: A 40-acre spot that began on Thursday evening has increased the fire's acreage and containment. Aircraft and ground resources are working the fire to regain containment on the new uncontained perimeter.]”
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  The fire is burning around Mogote Peak“The Mogote Ridge Fire is burning around Mogote Peak and between the villages of Canjilon and El Rito in Rio Arriba County, N.M.”
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  The fire is burning between Canjilon and El Rito“The Mogote Ridge Fire is burning around Mogote Peak and between the villages of Canjilon and El Rito in Rio Arriba County, N.M.”
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  The fire is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico“The Mogote Ridge Fire is burning around Mogote Peak and between the villages of Canjilon and El Rito in Rio Arriba County, N.M.”
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  The Continental Divide Trail remains closed for public safety“For public safety in the immediate area, the Continental Divide Trail and two Forest Service roads have been closed.”
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  Two Forest Service roads remain closed for public safety“For public safety in the immediate area, the Continental Divide Trail and two Forest Service roads have been closed.”
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  Aircraft and ground resources are working to regain containment on the new uncontained perimeter“Aircraft and ground resources are working the fire to regain containment on the new uncontained perimeter.”
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  Updates and a CDT reroute are available on the Carson National Forest closure alert“Details and a CDT reroute are available on the closure alert.”