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Multiple wildfires near Ruidoso prompt evacuations

1,000 Views   The South Fork Fire is burning immediately west of Ruidoso, and evacuations are underway for multiple communities in the area, including the Village of Ruidoso itself. According to officials, the size of the South Fork Fire is now an estimated 13,921 acres. The Salt Fire is also burning

Trial for father charged under first ‘Bennie’s Law’ case set for Monday

2,055 Views   “It’ll be interesting to see how they handle this trial, with the fact there is no gun, to show as evidence. The gun is still missing,” Maier told KOAT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video : 39-year-old William Brown is the first-ever to be charged under “Bennie’s Law” in the state of New Mexico.

State charges dropped against suspect in Clovis murders

1,158 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prosecutors have paused its case against the man accused of murdering two women in a park and taking a child from one of them. Authorities claimed Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis last month.

Firefighters near completion for the Antone Fire

1,119 Views   SILVER CITY, NM, June 13, 2024 –Firefighters have made substantial progress on the Antone Fire. Crews will be securing the perimeter simultaneously with ignitions being conducted on the northern half of the fire. Mop-up continues on the southern portion. There are currently 150 personnel assigned to the incident.

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