Several homes have been destroyed and several firefighters were injured in the fire near Los Lunas.

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Home spared, but residue remains after Desert Willow fire in Los Lunas "I'm still holding out hope that everything is going to be OK," said Miranda Padilla.

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The Desert Willow Complex fire is 237 acres and is located in the bosque area of Los Lunas on the west and east sides of the Rio Grande, near the Main Street bridge. The fire was discovered at 3:23 ...