From Cibola National Forest and Grasslands:

Smoke impacts from the Bear Trap Fire in the San Mateo Mountains may impact travel on Interstate 25 from Socorro to San Antonio. Smoke will concentrate in low-lying areas in the early mornings and dissipate as the day heats up.

Smoke from the Bear Trap Fire may be visible in the surrounding areas of Alamo, Datil, Magdalena, Socorro and San Antonio.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed of potential changes by visiting the interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/, which allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website nmtracking.org.

All fire updates will be posted on the Incident Information System (InciWeb), Cibola NF & NGs website, New Mexico Fire Information website, and the Cibola NF & NGs Facebook & Twitter pages.

El Defensor Chieftain