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How to Help the Thousands of Residents Affected by Devastating Wildfires That Have Burned Down a Beautiful New Mexico Ski Town
Within the first 48 hours, the Ruidoso wildfires had claimed over 1,400 structures in Lincoln County that were people’s homes and livelihoods. The human-caused South Fork and Salt fires, which started on Monday morning, June 17, have since cumulatively burned 25,367 acres and 1,400 structures, leaving one person dead. As I write this, my own father’s home in Ruidoso’s Alpine Village neighborhood has been burnt to ashes. Much of the town and surrounding forest (or what once was) looks like the apocalypse rolled through it. However, in the face of such adversity, many residents have banded together to help one another and our beautiful community in whatever ways they can.
Early road opening causes chaos in Ruidoso amidst wildfires, mayor says
Chaos unfolded in the village of Ruidoso when some residents returned home after the Lincoln County Sheriff opened a main county road on Sunday, June 23, a day earlier than the village had planned to allow reentry because of nearby wildfires, Ruisodo Mayor Lynn Crawford said. “At the crack of...
Lincoln and Otero County, tribe residents can start applying for help after devastating wildfires
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members who have been impacted by the South Fork Fire, the Salt Fire, and burn scar flooding can apply for assistance from the government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering assistance to households in the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Otero County, and Lincoln County. Residents do not need to […]
NM State Police: Man arrested after fleeing, being shot at by deputy in Lincoln County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested after he allegedly shoplifted items from a discount store in Capitan, New Mexico, tried to flee from law enforcement and ended up being shot at by a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy on Saturday, June 22, New Mexico State Police said. Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were called […]
NM Forestry: Progress made in Ruidoso fires, hazards remain
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Progress continues to be made in containing the two major fires that have ravaged the Ruidoso and Mescalero Apache Reservation areas, but the area remains hazardous to both the public and firefighters who continue to battle the fires, according to the New Mexico Forestry Division. The South Fork Fire is […]
NASA: Fires Char Ski Town in South-Central New Mexico
Two wildland fires—the South Fork and Salt fires—ignited in south-central New Mexico on June 17. The destructive blazes burned on Mescalero Tribal and U.S. Forest Service land around Ruidoso, a village sandwiched between the two fires. The VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) on the Suomi NPP satellite...
Lincoln County Emergency Services battles wildfires with limited cell service
Its been all hands on deck when it comes to fighting the two major wildfires sandwiching the Village of Ruidoso while also ensuring the safety of everyone involved. For the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services, that means operating throughout spotty cell service and a lot of communication with several different agencies in the midst of the South Fork and Salt fires.
KFOX14 gets walk through of Lincoln County's Office of Emergency Services
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Its been all hands on deck when it comes to fighting the two major wildfires sandwiching the Village of Ruidoso while also ensuring the safety of everyone involved. For the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services, that means operating throughout spotty cell service and...
2 deaths confirmed as Ruidoso officials prepare to let some locals back
"If you have previously reported to the EOC Phone Bank that you were unable to contact someone and have since made contact, please inform the EOC Phone Bank at 575-258-6900. This will help us update our welfare checklist and ensure accurate tracking of all residents," states a release from the village.
Ground drones, be aware of rescue, repair crews, officials say
Municipal and county leaders joined fire experts and utility officials gathered Sunday evening, June 23, at Ruidoso High School to address issues and answer questions regarding the South Fork and Salt fires. A resounding refrain from firefighters Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford and Lincoln County Manager Randall Camp was: “Don’t fly...
NMSP: Man steals truck, Lincoln County deputy shoots at him
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is looking into a shooting on Saturday. The shooting took place near US 380, and officials said the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was involved. NMSP stated the incident started around 12:55 p.m. when a shoplifting crime was reported at the Family Dollar in Capitan. Victor […]
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