RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some loved ones of Ruidoso residents have been living in constant fear since the wildfires began, not knowing if their family and friends are okay. ABC-7 has been reporting that two cell towers in the area were destroyed by the fires, according to officials. This has left many in the
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The South Fork and Salt Fires continue to be 0% contained according to the New Mexico Fire Information. But the number of acres has not grown exponentially anymore. The South Fork Fire continues to be at over 16,000 acres and the Salt Fire burning at over 7,000. According to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico and El Paso Short-Term Rental Associations (EPSTRA) have partnered to launch an Emergency Accommodation Program for Ruidoso victims affected by wildfires. EPSTRA said their goal is to help those who need accommodations for themselves and their families find available space free of charge from others in El Paso
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA)– The wild fires that have been burning since June 17 have forced thousands of Ruidoso residents to evacuate. In an effort to find missing loved ones some people have taken to social media platforms like Facebook to ask people for help. The Facebook group Reunited Ruidso has 18,000 members and growing.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With the wildfires in Ruidoso continuing to spread and leave a path of destruction, several families have been displaced from their homes, along with their pets. El Paso Animal Services is teaming up with Santa Teresa New Mexico Lost and Found, to collect pet supplies for those affected. According to Animal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the South Fork Fire burns homes and businesses in Ruidoso — and the Salt and Blue 2 Fires continue to burn nearby, El Paso organizations are now finding ways to help. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation has set up a Wildfire Relief Fund to provide critical support to
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As wildfires continue to ravage the Mescalero Reservation and Ruidoso area, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate. In response, local organizations and residents are coming together to provide essential support through donations. Urgently Needed Items: Non-perishable foods Bottled water Baby supplies Dog and cat food Clothing Blankets Toiletries
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By MORGAN LEE and ANDRÉS LEIGHTON Associated Press ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Heavy rain and hail fell Wednesday around an evacuated village in New Mexico threatened by wildfires that have killed at least two people and damaged more than 1,400 structures, offering the hope of some assistance for firefighters but adding the threat of high
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former state champion soccer coach Bruce Reichman, who’s retired from his job as an educator at Del Valle High School, tells ABC-7 that he thinks there’s “more of a chance than not” that his family’s cabin in Ruidoso has been hit by the “South Fork” wildfire. “It’s so hard because
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The entire village of ruidoso has been evacuated as the wildfire continues burning. Many in the El Paso community want to do what they can for those fleeing ruidoso and they are providing different types of help. Some El Paso residents are saying the community wants to return the favor to the town we use
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the South Fork Fire burns homes and businesses in Ruidoso — and the Salt and Blue 2 Fires continue to burn nearby — people in surrounding communities have begun offering help in any way they can. Many El Pasoans have commented on a post by the popular social media
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LINCOLN COUNTY, New Merico – The Forest Service issued an Emergency Evacuation order for several areas surrounding Ruidoso, New Mexico. Bonito Lake Road, Forest Service Roads 107 and 108, Villa Madonna Subdivision, Upper Eagle Creek, and surrounding Ski Run Road areas are part of the Level 3 Go Now evacuation orders. The wildfire has consumed
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Lincoln County, NM (KVIA) — Blue 2 Fire has grown from 700 acres to an estimated 1,400 acres as of Friday morning. Mandatory evacuations are underway as the Blue 2 Fire continues to spread with no containment. According to Lincoln County Fire Service Facebook, evacuated areas include Bonito Lake Road, Forest Service Road 108 and
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso is warning of a fire that recently started near Cedar Creek. Ruidoso Fire says about five acres are burning. “There are 50 crews on the fire from all County agencies. Air attack is up and two drops have been made so far,” village officials explained in
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Update: The county manager for Lincoln County says the wildfire broke out on private property near U.S. Highway 70 Saturday afternoon. More than 50 firefighters from several area agencies are trying to get the fire under control. Authorities say no evacuation orders have been issued. Fire crews have not contained the fire but say they
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