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Multiple wildfires near Ruidoso prompt evacuations

720 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

New Mexico-born chef hopes to bring national attention to local cuisine

1,132 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Land of Enchantment has great food and one New Mexico-born chef wants to see local restaurants receive high honors. “My family’s been in New Mexico for a long time, somewhere between like the 11 and 13th generation,” Sean Sinclair said.

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

642 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

764 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

725 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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