Fire Information
The Village of Ruidoso’s first concern is always the safety and well-being of residents and visitors. So, we recommend that visitors who are planning a trip to Ruidoso during wildfire season utilize these resources for the latest information on wildfires in the state.
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VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO ISSUES LEVEL II FIRE PROTECTIONS
The Village of Ruidoso, NM, has implemented Level II fire restrictions effective immediately on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Noon. These additional fire protections will remain in effect until officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.
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La Cuesta Fire – Update 4/12/24
APRIL 12, 2024
Date/Time/Situation: The La Cuesta Fire was discovered on April 12 at 1:45 p.m. and is located just north of Alto. The fire is estimated at 25 acres and is burning on private land in grass and pinyon/juniper. Two structures were threatened; however the fire’s progress was halted at 3:16 p.m. and resources are now proceeding with mop-up. The cause of […]
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While the fire danger in the forest has decreased from “extreme” to “moderate”, the potential for large wildfires remains.
The public is urged to remain vigilant when they visit the forest. Remember to use any fire source in a cautious manner. Never leave a campfire unattended. When you do leave your campfire, make sure to drown it with water, stir, and feel for any remaining heat.
Regardless of the change in restrictions and danger level, the potential for a large wildfire remains, and so forest staff urges the public to remain vigilant and use any fire source in a safe and non-destructive manner.
Remember – fireworks are never permitted on federal land.
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For the latest information on wildfires in the state visit NMFireInfo.com. Call Me Ruidoso is the official emergency alert and notification system for the Village of Ruidoso. This system is used to send alerts to the public and internally to Village employees during emergencies. Sign up for Alerts here.
HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR TRIP:
Keep up to date with current fire information.
Track the weather: Check the current weather conditions.
Know before you go: Learn about fire restrictions and current fires at NM Fire Info.
Know where to go in case of evacuation: The NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management posts updates of current conditions and threats and provides information for specific fires such as evacuations, evacuation centers & shelters, livestock, road closures etc.
Smoke and your Health: The New Mexico Department of Health provides information to help protect your health from smoke during a wildfire: click here. An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
Ruidoso Fire Department: (575) 257-3473
RELATED ARTICLES
Additional fire information resources for New Mexico wildfire incidents
NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:
Fire Resource Hotline 1-800-432-2080 for fire consequence resources or sheltering needs.
NM Roads – Official Road Status for the State of NM (road closures, etc.)
Map of Wildfires in NM (zoom into specific fires)