A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 3:19 PM on JUN 23, 2025 Effective until 7:19 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Evacuate immediately to higher ground! Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. An evacuation shelter has been established at the Ruidoso Community Center. You can find more information by tuning into 1490 AM or following the Village of Ruidoso's social media accounts.

Ruidoso OEM. Flash Flooding is OBSERVED near US Hwy 70. MOVE to higher ground.