Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative

06/27/2024

Residents and business owners from Ruidoso are facing the difficult process of recovering from devastating fires. ... Here are some financial resources that can help. Story by Brook Stockberger

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/25/2024

KRWG Public Media reporting on Ruidoso's recovery and the status of two fires near that community:

https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2024-06-24/authorities-assess-ruidosos-damaged-infrastructure

First responders are continuing their efforts to clean up and contain the South Fork and Salt Wildfires as Ruidoso residents trickle back into the town.

06/25/2024

Ruidoso is is full-fledged recovery mode as fire evacuees return:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/23/2024

A Sunday update: FBI announces $10K reward for fire info; plus, some Ruidoso-area residents begin returning home

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/22/2024

Positive news Friday for the fight against two fires in ! Rain and humidity slow the blazes' spread.

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/21/2024

Smoke from Ruidoso fires is an ongoing public health risk ... Check out this article by Adrian Hedden

The fires burned more than 20,000 acres Thursday, impacting 1,400 structures and leading to the evacuations of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs.

06/21/2024

President Joe Biden's disaster declaration opens up federal funding to help those affected by Ruidoso fires ... Plus, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will help firefighting efforts.

Read about it here: https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/20/2024

Patrick Pearson loved playing bass at Quarters Bar in Ruidoso. He was the first confirmed victim of this week's Ruidoso fires. Family and friends remember him in this story by Adrian Hedden:

Patrick Pearson died probably on June 17 as the South Fork and Salt fire ripped through the popular tourist village

06/20/2024

KRWG Public Media's Jonny Coker visited with Ruidoso fire evacuees today in Capitan:

https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2024-06-18/evacuees-seek-refuge-amidst-lincoln-national-forest-wildfires

Hear from residents in this segment: https://youtu.be/bvsJdtd0LdA?si=dsGIUwRZpk4vJXHj

As the South Fork and Salt Fires continue to grow near Ruidoso, aid groups are working in adjacent communities to help individuals fleeing the growing wildfi...

06/20/2024

From fire to flood: Heavy rains prompt water rescues around Ruidoso ...

A look at what happened on Day 3 of the Ruidoso fires:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates



(Screenshot from the Ruidoso Midtown we**am Wednesday afternoon. See the we**am here: https://www.ruidoso.net/visitor-information/web-cam)

06/19/2024

A summary of Day 2 of the Ruidoso fires. Sadly, several media organizations are reporting at least one death has resulted:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates



(Photo by Ruidoso resident Pamela Bonner)

06/18/2024

Afternoon updates on the Ruidoso fires situation:

- Ruidoso Downs, which borders the Village of Ruidoso, is being ordered to fully evacuate due to the Salt Fire "making a run" at the city. Take no belongings, and leave ASAP!
- Some people didn't evacuate the village yesterday, despite an order to do so.
- Phone and internet are spotty or experiencing outages in the whole area due to the fires.

06/18/2024

Updates on the South Fork Fire burning in Ruidoso:

- Village says an estimated 500 structures have burned so far.
- Residents are relying on the Watch Duty app for real-time fire progress.
- Evacuees express worry about homes left behind.



See updates here:

Updates about the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire burning in and around Ruidoso, New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache Reservation

06/18/2024

For updates about the fires burning in and around Ruidoso, check out our dedicated page:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/07/2024

Summer is in full swing! Is there a better time to see a movie under the stars?

06/05/2024

Las Cruces mental health advocates are trying a new way to help folks process their grief -- a party! Find out more below.

  Organizers tap into the power of art, community to boost mental health EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes mentions of su***de. If you or someone you know needs help, the national su***de and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online c

06/05/2024

Unofficial election results, reported by Las Cruces Sun-News

Linda Alvarez was leading Andrew Hernandez by one vote in the race for t he District 32 House seat.

06/04/2024

Reminder: Tomorrow is your chance to vote! Major party members -- Republican, Democrat and Libertarian in NM -- are eligible to vote in the primaries.

Folks who are another party or Independent/Decline-to-state-a-party must change their registration to a major party to vote tomorrow. It's possible to do this on election day at a polling place now, whereas it didn't used to be possible same-day.

If you're an eligible voter not registered, you also can register at the polling places.

There are several ways online to find the closest polling place to you, including the Secretary of State website and your county clerk's website. But if all else fails, call your county clerk's office directly. ... Happy voting!