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Edited Wednesday: a more recent update is found at
https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/264514/wedne…
In the latest release from officials with Ruidoso, the Complex Team will be arriving this afternoon to assume command of the fire and to date there is zero containment with continued evacuations. Weather conditions today are expected to be similar to yesterday's, with winds forecasted at 15-20 MPH and relative humidities in the single digits.
Today, there will be massive air attacks, and dozer lines are being cut to help contain the fire per fire officials.
Public Service Company of New Mexico shut off power to part of the village of Ruidoso due to the fire, which was estimated at about 8.2 sq miles (21.2 sq km) with 0% containment, the state forestry division said late on Monday. The agency said multiple structures were under threat and a number had been lost.
Additionally, please monitor the Village Facebook page and tune into 1490 AM for further updates.
The most recent release of information this morning is:
South Fork
13,921 acres
0% containment
Salt Fire
4,876 acres
0% containment
Most recent evacuation orders still standing:
Highway 380 is open through Hondo.
Both Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit are closed, so the evacuation route is Highway 70 to Roswell.
State Hwy 48 is closed from Alpine Village/University to State Hwy 220.
US 70 is closed from mm 249 (intersection NM 244), 4 miles east of Mescalero, to mm 258, 2 miles east of Carrizo.
The Ruidoso Convention Center is not taking any more evacuations and those who are there will shelter in place should the status at the Convention Center change, according to the Facebook page.
Those with pets can take them to the Humane Society of Lincoln County located at 25962 U.S. Highway 70 in Ruidoso.
For Mescalero Apache residents, an evacuation center is still available at the Mescalero Community Center Gymnasium.
For those who cannot go to Capitan because of the Highway 70 closures, a shelter has been set up at 52 University Blvd. in Roswell.
The Emergency Operations Center has relocated to the County Courthouse in Carrizozo and has new phone numbers for the phone bank. Please call any of the following numbers, and we will do our best to answer questions as we gather information.
EOC Numbers
Capitan, NM 88316, USA
800 D Ave, Carrizozo, NM 88301, USA
2960 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
901 W Brasher Rd, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
2700 W 2nd St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340, USA
Rodeo Grounds Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340
2500 SE Main St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
101 S Commercial St, Lovington, NM 88260, USA
Incident Map URL: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=e2c6d99f914c44cbb18b75e73beef035
Ruidoso Webcam: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/ruidoso-webcam
All Village of Ruidoso employees are advised to remain at their current locations until they receive further instructions from their supervisors.
Lea County Fairgrounds are available to anyone evacuating from Ruidoso
We have stables and RV hookups. Please share and contact Fairgrounds Director Wyatt Duncan at 575-333-0252
For Mescalero Apache CHR will be on call for Elderly needing assistance. They can be reached at 575-464-9256 or 575-464-4058.
The City of Alamogordo says it’s sending a team of firefighters to Ruidoso. Alamogordo Police have also mobilized to potentially assist with any traffic control needs.
Also, staff at the Alamogordo Civic Center has been placed on standby and is ready to open the facility as needed.
In a report from the City of Alamogordo they have announced that in cooperation with the emergency response teams and Otero County Office of Emergency Services, the Alamo Senior Center has been designated as an overflow facility for the Incident Command Post in response to the evacuation of the Village of Ruidoso. As a result, the Alamo Senior Center will be closed to the public.
However, congregate meals will still be available to our patrons from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Additionally, city staff will continue to provide home delivery services for those in need.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement that her administration has been in “close contact” with state, tribal, and federal officials and they are deploying as “many resources as possible to protect people and property.”
The Emergency Operations Center has relocated to the County Courthouse in Carrizozo and has new phone numbers for the phone bank. Please call any of the following numbers, and we will do our best to answer questions as we gather information.
EOC Numbers
Capitan, NM 88316, USA
800 D Ave, Carrizozo, NM 88301, USA
2960 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
901 W Brasher Rd, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
2700 W 2nd St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340, USA
Rodeo Grounds Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340
2500 SE Main St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
101 S Commercial St, Lovington, NM 88260, USA
Incident Map URL: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=e2c6d99f914c44cbb18b75e73beef035
Ruidoso Webcam: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/ruidoso-webcam
All Village of Ruidoso employees are advised to remain at their current locations until they receive further instructions from their supervisors.