Ruidoso officials allow some residents to return
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities said they have decided to let Ruidoso residents return next week after two wildfires and floods devastated the area.
According to a post from the Village of Ruidoso, locals will be allowed to return to their homes starting at 8 a.m. on June 24. Some people will be able to return sooner, the Lincoln County Fire Service said.
At 5 p.m. Saturday, evacuation status was lifted for Ranches of Sonterra (1,2,3), Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates, and Enchanted Forest.
On Monday, the following areas will have their evacuation status removed: Ruidoso Downs, Ruidoso Downs to El Valle Loop, Sierra Vista, Sun Valley, and Villa Madonna.
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There are a few restrictions about who’s allowed to return. Authorities only want local, full-time residents to return, and they’re asked to bring food and water supplies. The grocery stores will not be operating fully, they said.
The Village also noted there will be no childcare, and some homes may not have gas, water, or electricity. A Boil Water Advisory is in place, and questions can be directed to a line found by calling 575-258-6900.
Ruidoso, and Ruidoso Downs, Dispatch is taking care of inquiries about pet searches, rescues, and welfare checks.
Mescalero Apache Tribe officials said they are lifting the evacuations for the Windmill area, Summit Drive, Mirage Lane, Fanasty Lane, and homes off Highway 244 and 70 to Apache Summit.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the area to survey the damage. They held a press conference. Click here to see it.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance will be available for those who need it. Click here to learn about it.
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