A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 8:37 PM on SEP 17, 2026 Effective until 9:07 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Lincoln County Emergency Management: The flood evacuation along the Rio Ruidoso has been lifted as of 6:34 PM. Residents may return using open roads. Do not walk or drive through floodwater. Obey road closures and avoid damaged buildings and downed power lines.

LCOES. Flood evacuation lifted. Return via open roads. Avoid floodwater.