Urgent Update: Salt Fire Threatens Ruidoso Downs - Mandatory Evacuation in Effect - June 18, 2024

The Village of Ruidoso has received urgent new information regarding the Salt Fire. The fire is now making a significant run towards Ruidoso Downs, posing an imminent threat to the area.

Mandatory Evacuation Ordered:

The City of Ruidoso Downs is under a mandatory evacuation order effective immediately. All residents must evacuate immediately. Please leave your homes and head to a safe location without delay.

Shelters

• Capitan High School

  Capitan, NM 88316, USA

• Carrizozo High School

  800 D Ave, Carrizozo, NM 88301, USA

• Christ Community Church

  2960 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA

• Church on the Move

  901 W Brasher Rd, Roswell, NM 88203, USA

• Church on the Move Dream Center

  2700 W 2nd St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA

• Eastern New Mexico University

  52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM 88203, USA

• Godfrey Athletic Center

  101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201, USA

• Inn of the Mountain Gods

  287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340, USA

Animal Shelters

• Capitan Fairgrounds

  101 5th Street, Capitan, NM 88316

• Mescalero Rodeo Grounds (livestock)

  Rodeo Grounds Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340

• Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds

  2500 SE Main St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA

• Lea County Fairgrounds

  101 S Commercial St, Lovington, NM 88260, USA

Stay Informed:

Incident Map: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=e2c6d99f914c44cbb18b75e73beef035

Please stay tuned to local news channels, our South Fork/Salt Fire Information Hub, our official Facebook page and tune in at 1490 AM for updates and further instructions.

We urge all residents to act swiftly and prioritize their safety. Thank you for your cooperation during this critical time.

Village of Ruidoso Emergency Management