A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 5:53 PM on AUG 08, 2025 Effective until 9:53 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

ZCZC-CIV-LAE-035027+0400-2202253-IPAWSWEA-

Ruidoso Emergency Management: Flash Flooding is OBSERVED on US Hwy 70. Evacuate immediately to higher ground! Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings. An evacuation shelter has been established at White Mountain Sports Complex. Tune into 1490 AM for additional information.

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