The FBI is assisting New Mexico's local, state, federal and tribal partners in the ongoing investigation of the fires near Ruidoso, New Mexico. The South Fork Fire and Salt Fire were discovered on June 17. The FBI is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the cause of these fires.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for starting the fires.

Anyone who may have any information pertaining to the cause of the fires can call 1-800-CALL-FBI or go online at tips.fbi.gov. They can also text "BIAMMU" to 847411 then "MESCALERO FIRE + the tip" or just BIAMMU to 847411 and the tip.

SANTA FE — State, federal, local and county agencies are working together to provide resources to those impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires.

A state Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Roswell Convention Center and will remain open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm. Residents can get connected to Disaster Case Management and receive help coordinating both short-term and long-term resources.

In addition to Disaster Case Management resources, the following state agencies will be at the center to provide help with the following:

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RUIDOSO, N.M. — As of June 24, the South Fork Fire has burned over 17,500 acres, and the Salt Fire has burned almost 8,000.

According to a press release published by the New Mexico Forestry Division, 37% of the South Fork fire has been contained, while 7% of the Salt fire has been contained.

All evacuations have been lifted. Tribal members who have been displaced outside of the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to the fires are strongly encouraged to contact the tribe's Emergency Operations Center to help them and their families get back to the reservation. Call the EOC at (575) 464-9214 for more details.

A South Fork Fire Emergency Closure Order was issued on June 20 for national...

RUIDOSO, N.M. — As of June 23, the South Fork Fire has burned over 17,000 acres, and the Salt Fire has burned almost 8,000.

According to a press release published by the New Mexico Forestry Division, 31% of the South Fork fire has been contained, while 7% of the Salt fire has been contained.

Both fires started on June 17, and it is believed that both were started when mixed conifer, grass, and pine/juniper went up in flame.

Unsanctioned drone use puts responders and the public at risk because of the potential for accidents and disruption of suppression operations. A Temporary Flight Restriction is still in place over the South Fork and Salt fire area. The TFR prohibits any and all...