Attention Residents and Visitors:
Due to the active South Fork Fire burning across Mescalero, Otero and Lincoln counties, mandatory evacuation orders are in place for the following areas:
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All of Ruidoso Downs
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All of the Village of Ruidoso
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Upper Canyon
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Brady Canyon
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Ponderosa Heights
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Alpine Village
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Cedar Creek
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Lower Eagle Creek
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Alto Lakes
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Sonterra 1, 2, and 3
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All of Alto up to the Outlaw Golf Course
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West Gavilan
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Sun Valley
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Sierra Vista
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Villa Madonna
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Ski Run Road
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All areas west of Highway 48
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All of Gavilan Canyon Road from Highway 48 to McDonald’s
Evacuation Routes and Road Closures:
Please be advised that Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit are closed. The evacuation route is via Highway 70 and out towards Roswell.
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State Highway 48 is immediately closed from Alpine Village to State Highway 220.
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US 70 is closed from mile marker 249 (intersection with NM 244), 4 miles east of Mescalero, to mile marker 258, 2 miles east of Carrizo.
Emergency Assistance:
The phone bank at the Emergency Operations Center is now operational. If you require information or assistance, please call one of the following numbers:
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575-937-7785
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575-973-5604
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575-973-8977
Please follow all evacuation orders and stay safe. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.