An emergency mandatory GO evacuation has been issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso due to the South Fork Fire. The evacuation area extends from Sudderth/Mechem to Freedom Bloom at Big O Tire.

Important Instructions:

GO NOW: Do not attempt to gather belongings or protect your home. Evacuate immediately.

Evacuation Route: Both Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit are closed. The only available evacuation route is on Sudderth to Highway 70, leading out to Roswell.

We will continue to provide updates here. Please prioritize safety and cooperation as we undertake this evacuation. Stay safe and courteous.

Key Points:

Evacuation Area: Entire Village of Ruidoso, from Sudderth/Mechem to Freedom Bloom at Big O Tire

Route for Evacuation: Sudderth to Highway 70, out to Roswell

Road Closures: Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit

An Evacuation Center at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is available at 52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM 88203 gym. People with livestock and RVs can head to the Eastern New Mexico state fairgrounds at 2500 SE Main St, Roswell, NM 88203.

The Emergency Operations Center has relocated to the County Courthouse in Carrizozo with new phone numbers for the phone bank. Please call any of the following numbers, and we will do our best to answer questions as we gather info.

EOC Numbers

575-937-7785

575-973-5604

575-973-8977

A dynamic map* of the South Fork Fire that updates in real-time is now available at https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=e2c6d99f914c44cbb18b75e73beef035#overview

*Please note that you need to click on the VIEW MAP HERE button in the right-hand top corner of the page to view the map.

For more updates, visit the Village South Fork Fire Information Hub, Facebook page and tune into 1490 AM.