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One week after wildfires ignited near Ruidoso, here's where efforts stand to put them out
The two fires burning in Lincoln and Otero counties and on Mescalero Apache Tribal lands had burned more than 24,000 acres, according to the New Mexico wildfire dashboard Saturday, June 22. Among the damage created by the fire was the loss of over 1,400 structures in the region. The largest...
Local, full-time residents of some subdivisions will have evacuation status lifted Saturday
UPDATE: Local, full-time residents of Ranches of Sonterra 1, 2, and 3, Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates, and Enchanted Forest will be allowed to return Saturday at 5 p.m., Lincoln County authorities said. On Sunday at 8 a.m. evacuation status for Ruidoso Downs, Ruidoso Downs to El Valley Loop subdivisions, Sierra...
Lincoln County residents allowed back home starting Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Some Lincoln County residents will be allowed to return to their homes starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Lincoln County authorities said residents of Ranches of Sonterra 1, 2 and 3, Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates and Enchanted Forest are now allowed to return as in June 22. Full-time residents […]
Update on shooting involving Lincoln County Deputies
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say they're investigating a shooting involving Lincoln County Sheriff's office Saturday. Police say they received a call in reference to shoplifting at a Family Dollar store in Capitan around 1:00 P.M. Saturday. Officers say Victor Herrera and Maggie Mondragon were in...
Heinrich, Lujan vow support for South Fork, Salt fire evacuees
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) visited Roswell on Friday, where they pledged to continue pushing for federal support for those displaced by two wildfires that are currently raging in Lincoln County. “I assure you that we will do everything we can to learn from the...
NMSP investigates OIS involving Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Lincoln County, NM (KKOB) — Saturday, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). Investigations Bureau agents learned that on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a...
Resources avaliable for those impacted by South Fork, Salt fires
SANTA FE — State, federal, local and county agencies are working together to provide resources to those impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires. A state Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Roswell Convention Center and will remain open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm. Residents can get connected to Disaster Case Management and receive help coordinating both short-term and long-term resources.
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