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Evacuation Update South Fork Fire – June 18, 2024 — Ruidoso-NM.gov
Consideration Residents and Guests:
Because of the lively South Fork Fireplace burning throughout Mescalero, Otero and Lincoln counties, necessary evacuation orders are in place for the next areas:
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All of Ruidoso Downs
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The entire Village of Ruidoso
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Higher 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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Decrease Eagle Creek
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Alto Lakes
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Sonterra 1, 2, and three
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All of Alto as much as the Outlaw Golf Course
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West Gavilan
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Solar Valley
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Sierra Vista
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Villa Madonna
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Ski Run Street
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All areas west of Freeway 48
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All of Gavilan Canyon Street from Freeway 48 to McDonald’s
Evacuation Routes and Street Closures:
Please be suggested that Freeway 48 and Freeway 70 at Apache Summit are closed. The evacuation route is through Freeway 70 and out in the direction of Roswell.
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State Freeway 48 is instantly closed from Alpine Village to State Freeway 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 Help:
The cellphone financial institution on the Emergency Operations Heart is now operational. When you require info or help, please name one of many following numbers:
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575-937-7785
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575-973-5604
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575-973-8977
Please comply with all evacuation orders and keep secure. Updates will likely be supplied as extra info turns into obtainable.