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...

RUIDOSO, N.M. — As of June 22, the South Fork Fire has burned over 16,000 acres, and the Salt Fire has burned almost 8,000.

According to a press release published by the New Mexico Forestry Division, 23 crews have responded to the fire. Ninety-four engines are being used to combat the fire, and over 1,100 firefighters are on the scene.

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.

While rains assisted with moderating fire activity, this incident is not over. Hazards exist across the South Fork and Salt fires. Downed powerlines, damaged water, sewer, and gas lines, localized flooding, fire...

RUIDOSO, N.M. — As of June 21, the South Fork Fire has burned over 16,00 acres, and the Salt Fire has burned almost 8,000.

According to a press release published by the New Mexico Forestry Division, 22 crews have responded to the fire. Eighty-seven engines are being used to combat the fire, and over 1,000 firefighters are on the scene.

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.

Utility services – including electricity, water, internet and phones – remain shutdown across the South Fork and Salt fires. Power and service outages will continue to impact communications, making it difficult...