Village of Ruidoso from a live camera set up by Ruidoso EarthCam.
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. We set up a Google Voice number and Speak Pipe for you to record messages for people you are searching for or to let friends and family know you are safe.
We will post transcripts of those messages here. We may also broadcast these on air and a reporter may call you to follow up and interview you.
Please follow these guidelines:
Leave your first and last name, and spell them
Tell us where you are from
Leave your message
The number to call is (505) 738-4020. You can also visit the KUNM website and leave a message there. There is also a community social media page called Reunite Ruidoso, that was set up for people to post messages for loved ones.
South Fork/Salt Fires Information Hub
Shelters are available at the following locations:
· The Inn of the Mountain Gods Convention Center, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero
· Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Gym, 52 B University Blvd.
· Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 2500 SE Main St., Roswell
· New Mexico Military Institute Athletic Center, 101 W College Blvd., Roswell
· Church on the Move, 901 W. Brasher Rd., Roswell
· Church on the Move Dream Center, 2700 W. Second, Ruidoso
· Capitan High School, 519 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan
· Carrizozo High School, 800 D Ave., Carrizozo
· Christ Community Church, 2960 N Scenic Dr., Alamogordo
· The New Mexico Military Institute, 101 W. College Blvd, and Roswell Civic Center, 912 N. Main Street, are accepting evacuees sheltering with leashed pets.
Evacuation of large animals/livestock:
ENM Fairgrounds, 2500 S.E. Main, in Roswell, and Lea County Fairgrounds, 101 S. Commercial Street, Lovington, are offering stable space and RV hookups. Contact Lea County Fairgrounds Director Wyatt Duncan at 575-333-0252.
The Southern New Mexico Community Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation of Lincoln County is currently directing efforts to Lincoln and Otero counties through the Greatest Needs Impact Fund. This fund provides financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people, animals, and places affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern New Mexico. The fund is also supported by the ongoing Shelter Fund, New Mexico Wildfire Relief Fund, and Emergency Action Fund held within the Albuquerque Community Foundation. Those wishing to contribute can do so here.
Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html
Check current smoke conditions in your area here: https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Social Media/ Internet:
More information about shelters and evacuations can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/villageofruidoso
https://www.facebook.com/mescaleroapachetribe
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