A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 2:59 PM on JUL 31, 2025 Effective until 6:59 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Ruidoso Emergency Management: Rapidly rising floodwaters have been reported in the US 70 area. For your safety, move 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 Ruidoso Community Center. You can find more information by tuning into 99.1 FM.

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