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Join us and @americanforests.bsky.social for a Forestry Field Day in #ruidoso !

Find guidance, support and resources for beginning the reforestation process --

Aug 19, 9am - 2pm

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August 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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We held a virtual meeting about post-fire resources and assistance for the #ruidoso area and residents affected by the #southforkfire and Salt Fires.

If you couldn't make it, you can watch it here:

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Post-Fire Forest Recovery Resources for South Fork Landowners - Meeting Recording
YouTube video by New Mexico Forestry Division
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July 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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#Ruidoso, a scenic town of nearly 8,000 in southern #NewMexico, is at the mercy of an enduring, double-barreled disaster. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... - The Washington Post

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A post-fire ‘nightmare’ in New Mexico: Eight floods in four weeks
Ruidoso, a scenic town of nearly 8,000 in southern New Mexico, is at the mercy of an enduring, double-barreled disaster.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 23, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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NEW MEXICO: ‘Animosity building up’: #Ruidoso mayor seeks more details about #SouthForkFire investigation: sourcenm.com/2024/07/17/a... - Source NM
‘Animosity building up’: Ruidoso mayor seeks more details about South Fork Fire investigation • Source New Mexico
Two weeks after a team of investigators issued a brief announcement that a lightning strike ignited the deadly South Fork Fire, calls for a fuller explanation are growing from local officials and memb...
sourcenm.com
July 17, 2024 at 10:47 PM
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#RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Investigators announced on Wednesday that the #SouthForkFire was started by a lightning strike. www.krqe.com/news/wildfir... - KRQE
July 4, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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NEW MEXICO: “Attorney General Raúl Torrez warned that any attempts at price gouging and defrauding victims of recent wildfires would face swift legal action.” sourcenm.com/2024/07/01/n... - SOURCE NM

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NM Attorney General warns about fire-related price gouging and fraud • Source New Mexico
Attorney General Raúl Torrez warned that any attempts at price gouging and defrauding victims of recent wildfires would face swift legal action.
sourcenm.com
July 2, 2024 at 12:35 AM
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“New Mexicans in the northern and southern parts of the state scorched by recent wildfires remain at risk for potentially intense flash flooding from storms Wednesday and Thursday.” sourcenm.com/briefs/rains... - Source NM

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Rainstorms over NM pose flood threats again in wildfire burn scars • Source New Mexico
New Mexicans in the northern and southern parts of the state scorched by recent wildfires remain at risk for potentially intense flash flooding from storms Wednesday and Thursday. Numerous showers and...
sourcenm.com
June 26, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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NEW MEXICO: A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Eastern #LincolnCounty and the South Central Mountains that will remain in place from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. on Thursday. www.rdrnews.com/news/local/u... - Roswell Daily Record

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Update: Flash Flood Watch for Lincoln County
This page is being updated regularly with new information regarding the South Fork and Salt fires.
www.rdrnews.com
June 26, 2024 at 3:27 AM
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“Federal police are seeking help from the public about the cause of a wildfire in southeastern New Mexico that has killed two, injured one and destroyed hundreds of buildings.“ sourcenm.com/2024/06/24/f... via Source NM

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FBI offers $10,000 reward for information about South Fork and Salt fires’ cause • Source New Mexico
FBI is offering $10,000 “for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for starting the fires.”
sourcenm.com
June 25, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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“New Mexico Ag Secretary offers update on South Fork and Salt Wildfires” www.rfdtv.com/new-mexico-a... - RFD TV

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New Mexico Ag Secretary offers update on South Fork and Salt Wildfires
www.rfdtv.com
June 25, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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RUIDOSO, N.M. - “Drivers on highways near the South Fork and Salt fires can still observe smoke, but experts say the fire is unlikely to significantly spread over the next couple of days.”
sourcenm.com/briefs/smoke... - Source NM

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Smoke still visible, but Ruidoso fires not spreading anymore, analyst says • Source New Mexico
The fires will keep burning and visible smoke will continue. But the fuels around those sources of smoke aren’t able to rapidly ignite.
sourcenm.com
June 25, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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“RUIDOSO, N.M. – Until Monday, many evacuees could only imagine what they’d find based on the hundreds of photos and videos of the fires.” www.kob.com/new-mexico/p... - KOB 4

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Photographer documents destruction of Ruidoso fires
Until Monday, many evacuees could only imagine what they'd find based on the hundreds of photos and videos of the fires.
www.kob.com
June 25, 2024 at 4:49 AM
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Around 1,000 people are helping fight the South Fork and Salt fires near #Ruidoso. Some of those people are from #SanJuanCounty, and it’s important to have them ready to go.
www.kob.com/new-mexico/s... - KOB 4

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San Juan County firefighters assist with South Fork Fire
Around 1,000 people are helping fight the South Fork and Salt fires near Ruidoso, including San Juan County.
www.kob.com
June 25, 2024 at 2:05 AM
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NEW MEXICO: “Officials already confirmed two people were killed in these fires, but at least 29 people are still missing right now. It appears village leaders believe they may be in the exclusion zones.” www.kob.com/new-mexico/s... - KOB 4

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Search continues for missing people in Ruidoso
While Monday's reopening may seem like a big step forward, Ruidoso village leaders are clear the crisis is not over yet.
www.kob.com
June 25, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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RUIDOSO, N.M. – Hundreds of people made their way back to #Ruidoso Monday, exactly a week after the South Fork and Salt fires began.
www.kob.com/new-mexico/s... - KOB 4

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Some Ruidoso residents return home following wildfires
Hundreds of people made their way back to Ruidoso Monday, exactly a week after the South Fork and Salt fires began.
www.kob.com
June 24, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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#MescaleroApacheTribe members and people who live in #LincolnCounty, New Mexico can now submit applications for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the South Fork and Salt fires. sourcenm.com/briefs/a-fed... via Source NM

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The southeastern fires are officially a federal disaster. Here’s how survivors can ask for help • Source New Mexico
The president granted federal help for the disaster zone where thousands of buildings are destroyed and at least two people have died.
sourcenm.com
June 24, 2024 at 11:35 PM
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NEW MEXICO, ICYMI: “Searching for friends and family in the South Fork or Salt fires? Find and leave messages here.” sourcenm.com/2024/06/18/a... via Source NM

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Searching for friends and family in the South Fork or Salt fires? Find and leave messages here. • Source New Mexico
As people evacuate from the South Fork and Salt fires, Source New Mexico is working with KUNM and other news outlets to help people connect with loved ones and friends.
sourcenm.com
June 23, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the cause of the #SouthForkFire and the #SaltFire, which were discovered on Monday, June 17 near #Ruidoso, #NewMexico... www.ktsm.com/news/fbi-off... - KTSM

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FBI offering reward for information about cause of Ruidoso fires
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the cause of the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire, which were discovered on Mond…
www.ktsm.com
June 23, 2024 at 4:02 AM
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#Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford says residents will be allowed back into the village at 8 a.m. on Monday. This is only for local, full-time residents. www.kob.com/new-mexico/r... - KOB 4

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Ruidoso and federal leaders brace for long recovery process
Village leaders revealed Saturday the town will start to reopen Monday morning following improvements on fire containment.
www.kob.com
June 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
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“RUIDOSO, N.M. – Village leaders revealed Saturday the town will start to reopen Monday morning following improvements on fire containment.” www.kob.com/new-mexico/r... KOB 4

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Ruidoso and federal leaders brace for long recovery process
Village leaders revealed Saturday the town will start to reopen Monday morning following improvements on fire containment.
www.kob.com
June 23, 2024 at 1:07 AM
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The #FBI is offering a #reward of up to $10K for information leading to the arrest/conviction of the individual(s) responsible for starting the #SouthForkFire & #SaltFire near #Ruidoso NM. 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.FBI.gov - FBI Albuquerque via X: x.com/fbialbuquerq...

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Electronic Tip Form | FBI
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June 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM
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“RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The cause of the South Fork and Salt Fires have not yet been identified and now the FBI is stepping in to help investigate.” t.co/gbCagZeRDB - KRQE

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FBI joins investigation into cause of fires near Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The cause of the South Fork and Salt Fires have not yet been identified and now the FBI is stepping in to help investigate. The FBI said its agents are assisting local, state…
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June 22, 2024 at 3:33 AM
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RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO: “For the third day, the rains have kept the South Fork and Salt fires from significantly growing.”
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex... - KRQE

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Flooding and flames: Disaster continues to hit Ruidoso-area
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – For the third day, the rains have kept the South Fork and Salt fires from significantly growing. However, Flash Flood Warnings emerged alongside the rain, further delaying th…
www.krqe.com
June 22, 2024 at 2:48 AM
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As crews battle the South Fork and Salt fires near #Ruidoso, New Mexico, long-time residents know this isn’t the first time the community has been impacted.
www.krqe.com/news/wildfir... - KRQE

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South Fork, Salt fires add to a long history of fires near Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As crews battle the South Fork and Salt fires near Ruidoso, New Mexico, long-time residents know this isn’t the first time the community has been impacted. So…
www.krqe.com
June 22, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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NEW MEXICO: The #SouthForkFire is estimated at 16,349 acres with 0 containment. The #SaltFire is estimated at 7,652 acres with 0 containment, according to the Forestry Division. www.ktsm.com/news/ruidoso... - KTSM

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Ruidoso fires reach 24K acres, utilities remain down
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire, burning near Ruidoso, New Mexico, continue to grow and together are estimated to be over 24,000 acres as of Friday morning, June 21, a…
www.ktsm.com
June 21, 2024 at 11:27 PM