Dona Ana County under fire restrictions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County, among others in New Mexico, are under fire restrictions. The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources…
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Pina Peak Fire burning near Hatch
Update (May 22, 2025): The Pina Peak Fire is now 50% contained, officials say. “As of 0915 a.m. today, BLM crews are still working the edge cold…
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Iron Fire burning in Gila Wilderness
Update: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is now 77% contained, and is down to 482 acres in size. SILVER CITY, New Mexico…
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San Carlos 64 Fire reported on Mescalero reservation
Update (4:10 PM): The Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue provided an update on the fire, estimating its size at two acres now, and stating that a fire line…
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Gail Hill fire 108 acres, 25% contained
Update (March 21, 2025): The fire is now 25% contained. It is estimated to be impacting 108 acres. Update (March 20, 2025): The Gail Fire is now at…
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Ruidoso restoration efforts after wildfires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Forestry Division is sending out contractors to help landowners in the Ruidoso area restore forests and…
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FBI offering $10,000 for Salt Fire information
MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons…
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Blue Front Fire: Residents in Bonito Lake area in Ready Status
Update (11:40 AM): The Lincoln County OES is warning residents in the Bonito Lake area to stand by in Ready Status, meaning they may end up having to…
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New Mexico hosting resource events for Ruidoso, Mescalero residents impacted by wildfires
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico’s governor says her cabinet secretaries will host community events in Ruidoso and Mescalero September 20 and…
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Schools in Ruidoso sheltering in place amid flood warning
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso has ordered that the Ruidoso School District shelter in place due to an ongoing flood warning.…
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Aerospace company Boeing donating $50,000 to Ruidoso relief efforts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aerospace company, Boeing, announced they are giving $250,000 from their Boeing Charitable Trust to those affected by recent…
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FBI says man, woman may be linked to six human-caused wildfires in southern New Mexico
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A wildfire that burned more than 12 square miles (31.08 square kilometers) in southern New Mexico last month was human caused…
Continue Reading FBI investigating two people for allegedly starting Salt Fire
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New court documents obtained by ABC-7 indicate that federal investigators are looking into two people who possibly…
Continue Reading New Mexico is set to receive more federal assistance following wildfires and flooding in Ruidoso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The federal government has announced they are sending more relief assistance to New Mexico following recent floods and…
Continue Reading Several local bands hosting fundraising concert for those impacted by wildfires and floods in Ruidoso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eight local bands from El Paso are coming together to put on a fundraising benefit concert for Ruidoso residents that have…
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“I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing:” Ruidoso Emporium destroyed by floods, over $1 million in estimated damages
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many homes and businesses survived the devastating wildfires in Ruidoso last month, only to now be destroyed by intense…
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New Mexico village ravaged by wildfire gets another pounding by floodwaters
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Roads throughout a mountain village in southern New Mexico that was recently ravaged by wildfire were closed Tuesday as…
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Flash flood causes gas leaks in Ruidoso, evacuation order in place
Update: Village officials posted on social media stating that the flooding has caused multiple gas leaks. “Please stay away from gas smells and…
Continue Reading Lightning strike blamed for wildfire that killed 2 people in New Mexico, damaged 1,400 structures
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A lightning strike caused the larger of two wildfires that has killed at least two people and destroyed or damaged more than…
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South Fork Fire caused by lightning, investigators say
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Investigators say lightning caused the South Fork Fire, which burned thousands of acres in and around Ruidoso. “The…
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New Mexico DOJ issues cease-and-desist notices to Roswell hotels accused of price gouging Ruidoso wildfire victims
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice sent cease-and-desist notices to several Roswell hotels accused of price gouging…
Continue ReadingFree community meals offered in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso community members have come together to put on a series of community meals this week as the town rebuilds from…
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Town hall for Ruidoso wildfire, flood victims happening this evening
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) will hold a Virtual Fire and Flood Recovery…
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Watch: Flooding in Ruidoso after wildfires
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Ruidoso asking for visitors to stay away as recovery efforts begin
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso is asking tourists not to visit, for now. “While our community works tirelessly to recover from…
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New Mexico introduces new Smokey Bear license plate, proceeds go to fighting wildfires
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is now offering a Smokey Bear Fire Prevention license plate. “The Smokey Bear Fire Prevention plate is a…
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New Mexico Mobile Newsroom: Debris Removal Available for Fire, Flood Impacted Residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) now offers full-service debris removal at no cost…
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El Paso Fire Water Rescue team deployed to Ruidoso, NM amid flash flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Flash flooding continues through Rio Ruidoso with potential impacts to the Midtown district, Ruidoso Office of Emergency…
Continue Reading Flash flooding continues, Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management issues immediate evacuation
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management issued evacuation order for those near Rio Ruidoso. Authorities are asking…
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