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Jun 23, 2024 · RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Full-time residents of Ruidoso will be allowed to return to their village Monday morning as federal authorities seek to prosecute whoever started a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,400 structures.
6 days ago · As residents return to a fire-ravaged village in the mountains of southern New Mexico, the mayor on Monday warned them that some parts of Ruidoso remain off limits as special search and rescue...
Jun 24, 2024 · Residents of the New Mexico town of Ruidoso, which was totally evacuated last week in advance of two fast-moving wildfires, were allowed back Monday to see whether their homes are still standing.
Apr 12, 2022 · North of Ruidoso High School, the McBride Fire was 5,736 acres in size by Thursday morning, and 0% contained. About 150 homes and structures had been destroyed, and two people have died.
Jun 24, 2024 · An update Wednesday morning showed that the South Fork fire is now at 64% containment and the Salt fire is now at 55% containment. Still, search and rescue crews are combing through areas...
Jun 18, 2024 · The Village of Ruidoso, with a population of nearly 8,000, was placed under mandatory evacuation orders on June 18 as the wildfires rapidly spread and have caused property damage. However,...
Jun 19, 2024 · The Village of Ruidoso announces the indefinite closure of Alto Lake following extensive damages from the South Fork Fire. The fire has compromised trails, recreational facilities, and the lake’s ecosystem, posing significant safety risks. Restoration efforts are underway.
Jun 18, 2024 · Approximately 1,400 structures have been lost in the flames and an estimated 8,000 people have been evacuated, New Mexico fire officials said in a Tuesday update.
Jun 21, 2024 · The Salt Fork and Salt Fire have destroyed more than 1,400 structures in Ruidoso, N.M. over the past week. But wildfire commanders say recent thunderstorms have helped slower the fires’...
Jun 18, 2024 · Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
