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 8:53 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services: The National Weather Service is predicting flooding in Ruidoso Downs and Glencoe over the next 3 hours. Public Safety Officials are advising residents and visitors who are in this area to move to higher ground. You can find more information by tuning into 1490 AM or local social media channels.

Lincoln County OES: Flash Flood is possible in your area please MOVE to higher ground.