U.S. Forest Service to close areas of South Fork burn scar for reseeding efforts
The U.S. Forest Service said they are starting to reseed areas in the Lincoln National Forest affected by the South Fork Fire ...
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Ruidoso fire and flooding victims frustrated with FEMA
While FEMA has helped some victims of wildfires and flooding in the Ruidoso area, others are frustrated with how their cases ...
U.S. Forest Service starts reseeding efforts in South Fork burn scar
Just months after the South Fork wildfire torched the Lincoln National Forest around Ruidoso, the U.S. Forest Service is ...
NM state forester reflects on ‘heartbreak’ of recent wildfires, calls for more post-fire resources
Post-fire forest recovery is possible in a drying West, but only if governments devote as much time and resources to it as ...
New Mexico Tourism Department earmarks advertising funds for Ruidoso in wake of fires
The state is looking to boost tourism in Ruidoso in the wake of the deadly South Fork and Salt Fires and subsequent floods, announcing this week it plans to commit $125,000 in advertising support for ...
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White Sands Firefighters Tackle New Mexico Wildfire Crisis
Ruidoso, New Mexico lay in an unusual hush on June 20, 2024. During any normal summer day, the village in the southern part ...
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Forest Service reopens all areas closed during South Fork Fire
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – All areas in the Lincoln National Forest shut down during the South Fork Fire are now open. The Forest Service rescinded its closure order on Friday within the Smokey Bear ...
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Forest Closure for Reseeding Restricts Public Access to Include Hunting
By: Hilary Rodela Ruidoso News  The Lincoln National Forest has been through a lot of tragedy this year. The South Fork Fire and the ...
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$70m officially on its way to Ruidoso area to help governments recover from fires, floods
Ruidoso Mayor ... he said. The South Fork and Salt fires burned about 25,000 acres and destroyed or badly damaged more than 1,100 homes, including about 230 lost in post-fire flooding.
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'Man-made' disaster: Ruidoso officials say lack of forest thinning and logging contributed to fire
Still reeling from fires and floods that caused two deaths, the destruction of hundreds of homes and a puny summer tourism season, local leaders in the Ruidoso ... of the South Fork and Salt ...
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New Mexico's Governor brings essential services to fire-affected areas
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's cabinet secretaries will be hosting community support events in Ruidoso and Mescalero. The program intends to support those affected by the South Fork ...