Wildfire

Summer camp, first property burned in N.M.’s biggest wildfire, sues over lack of compensation

New bridge to El Porvenir Christian Camp also years away, stranding campers and making camp’s revival precarious

September 3, 2024

Las Vegas to get $98 million to replace water treatment facilities after 2022 wildfire damage

Debris flows and floods after the fire polluted the city’s reservoirs

August 28, 2024

Some lawmakers look to protect utilities from wildfire liability, as PNM lawsuit heads to trial

Lawmaker hopes new law could help distinguish between fires due to negligence or those that were a ‘God-caused deal’

August 26, 2024

Fires making home insurance unaffordable, impossible, N.M. lawmakers say

Some counties saw huge increases in home insurance premiums between 2020 and 2023

August 21, 2024

Lincoln County leaders and N.M. lawmakers talk economic impact, building back from fires and floods

Mayor says business ‘revenues are off over 70%’ in average

August 21, 2024

Deadline for FEMA aid extended for Salt Fork and South fires, amid floods and local concerns

FEMA says it’s given out about $5.5 million so far, as floods continue pummeling burn scar

August 19, 2024

How to protect your home from wildfires?

Fire prevention experts give advice on creating defensible space

August 7, 2024

Some Lincoln County residents still under drinking water advisory

About 900 people still impacted

August 7, 2024

FEMA reaches $1 billion in payouts, settles seven lawsuits for northern NM fire victims

At least six other lawsuits about wildfire or claims process still winding through courts

August 5, 2024

Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns

The new forecast shows that average temperatures and substantial precipitation mean New Mexico won’t have high fire risk for August

August 5, 2024

Trees don’t like to breathe wildfire smoke, either

They’ll hold their breath to avoid it

July 31, 2024

$100M headed to Ruidoso after lone special session bill signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham

The $100 million will go to multiple entities

July 31, 2024

N.M. school district, power utility sue FEMA

Groups say unfair hurdle gets in way of fire compensation

July 30, 2024

Threat of violence prompts brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern New Mexico

Man frustrated with claims office, which has only paid out about 24% of the total awarded by Congress

July 24, 2024

Ruidoso digging out from another round of flooding

A dozen people had to be rescued and many more were displaced after another round of flash flooding

July 23, 2024

FBI warrant claims couple started Salt Fire

16 ‘suspicious’ fire starts in area detected since early May, according to recently unsealed warrant

July 22, 2024

‘Animosity building up’: Ruidoso mayor seeks more details about South Fork Fire investigation

Dispatch records for nearby fire starts removed from online logs as part of ongoing investigation

July 17, 2024

Ruidoso, ravaged by wildfire, gets another pounding by floodwaters

Several bridge crossings forced to close

July 10, 2024

Federal review prompted by N.M. wildfire warns of staffing shortfalls for future prescribed burns

Forest Service hopes to treat 30 million additional acres over next decade, including prescribed burns

July 9, 2024

Flash floods poised to continue in disaster areas through monsoon season

Hurricane season could add more moisture, even as other parts of the state remain parched

July 5, 2024

Lightning strike blamed for wildfire that killed 2 people in New Mexico, damaged 1,400 structures

Cause of the Salt Fire remains under investigation

July 5, 2024

Lightning strike blamed for wildfire that killed 2 people in New Mexico, damaged 1,400 structures

RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A lightning strike caused the larger of two wildfires that has killed at least two people…

July 3, 2024

Free debris removal around Ruidoso open for sign-up

Program needs 75 Lincoln County land-owners to start

July 3, 2024

Wildfire risk in N.M. expected to increase later this month after rain-soaked respite

Fire risk will be higher than normal in late July through August

July 3, 2024