694 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When it comes to wildfire season in New Mexico, it’s all about thinking ahead. For most people, it starts with the home. Here are some ways the city of Albuquerque says you and your family can stay prepared.
245 Views The South Fork Fire is burning immediately west of Ruidoso, and evacuations are underway for multiple communities in the area, including the Village of Ruidoso itself. According to officials, the size of the South Fork Fire is now an estimated 13,921 acres. The Salt Fire is also burning
248 Views RUIDOSO, N.M. — Evacuations remain in place for all of Ruidoso and the surrounding area as the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire continue their rapid growth.
231 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Mt. Taylor Ranger District says the Cottonwood Creek Wildfire has burned about 40 acres in the Zuni Mountains. They say the cause is undetermined but that lightning was detected in the area.
279 Views SILVER CITY, NM, June 13, 2024 –Firefighters have made substantial progress on the Antone Fire. Crews will be securing the perimeter simultaneously with ignitions being conducted on the northern half of the fire. Mop-up continues on the southern portion. There are currently 150 personnel assigned to the incident.
619 Views Blue 2 Fire burning northwest of Ruidoso LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. — The Blue 2 Fire is burning in Lincoln County north of Ruidoso. A mandatory evacuation order is no longer in effect around the Blue 2 Fire in southern New Mexico.
338 Views RUIDOSO, N.M. — Officials say the growth of the Blue 2 Fire has slowed and containment has begun as more people have joined the firefight near Ruidoso.
314 Views RUIDOSO, N.M. — U.S. Forest Service officials said Tuesday that the Blue 2 Fire is now at 7,178 acres, still with no containment. 10 crews, 32 engines, six helicopters and six bulldozers with five water tenders are fighting to get the Blue 2 Fire under control – that’s
264 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thousands of people are gearing up to get outdoors this Memorial Day Weekend and despite fire season concerns, many won’t face major fire restrictions in some of New Mexico’s most popular areas.
325 Views RUIDOSO, N.M. — Authorities issued evacuations for the Blue 2 Fire near Ruidoso in Lincoln County that has now burned almost 1,500 acres.
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