LOS LUNAS, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Desert Willow Complex fire, also known as the Cotton 1 and Cotton 2 fires, erupted in Los Lunas, New Mexico, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. As of Monday, June 23, 2025, according to New Mexico Fire officials, nine structures were reported lost to the fire.
Additionally, 36 structures have been affected by smoke impacts or “slurry drops” over the area. On Monday, KOAT spoke with Makayla Drew, who lives in the area. On Saturday, Drew stated that her 3-year-old daughter alerted her to the fire while on their way home.
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