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Wildfire in Lincoln Co. prompts evacuations, thousands of acres burned
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. — The Lincoln County Fire Service says a Blue 2 Fire burning in the area is causing several communities to be evacuated and others to prepare for evacuations. According to LCFS, residents of Alto, High Sierra Estates, Copper Canyon, Copper Ridge Canaan Trail and Western Sonterra Subdivisions East of 48 North and […]
Bonito Lake reopening for fishing after over a decade of post-fire cleanup
**Editor’s Note: Bonito Lake is closed until further notice as of May 24, 2024, due to the Blue 2 Fire. RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Bonito Lake in Ruidoso is set to reopen for fishing after over a decade of remediation. The lake was impacted by the 2012 Little Bear Fire but is finally opening for fishing […]
Blue 2 Fire growing in size, residents share concerns
RUIDOSO, N.M. — "We've been adding personnel to this fire for days," said Margo Whitt with the U.S. Forest Service in New Mexico. "They're coming from far away so it's that long sometimes to get personnel here." With the fire growing the strategy is to survey the area as...
What to know as horse racing returns to Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino
The start of the spring and summer horse racing meet at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino starts on Friday. Here is a look at what to know for the upcoming season. Friday and Saturday there will be a 16-race card with trials for the Grade 1 $1 million Ruidoso Futurity for 2-year-old quarter horses going 350-yards. The top-five fastest times of the day on Friday, along with Saturday’s trial race qualifiers, will advance to the finals on Sunday, June 9.
Baseball Recap: John Fernandez leads a balanced attack to beat Ruidoso
Robertson extended their postseason success on Friday against Ruidoso. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Ruidoso Warriors. The win was familiar territory for Robertson who now have six in a row. Rico Montoya was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over...
Alto homeowners say concrete batch plant threatens property value, health
Local Roper Construction proposed concrete plant in Alto in 2021. NMED denied air quality permit in response to public outcry, but was overturned by Environmental Improvement Board. Residents fear air pollution, noise and other impacts could disrupt their lives in Lower Alto. Real estate agents worry home values will plummet...
Windstream union members on strike negotiating with Ruidoso company
Jim Gilton, a member of the bargaining committee for Communications Workers of America Local Union No. 6171, said employees in Lincoln County asked the company for better wages, improved healthcare premiums and job security and were rebuffed in a new proposed contract. He has spent nearly every Thursday morning the...
Hail spotted in Capitan, New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Hail poured down in certain areas in southern New Mexico today! More specifically, hail poured down in Capitan, New Mexico. Capitan is about 25 minutes away from Ruidoso, New Mexico. This is video sent to us by Eric Husbey. Husbey tells us the temperature dropped...
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