A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 2:53 PM on JUL 24, 2025 Effective until 6:53 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Ruidoso Emergency Management: Rapidly rising floodwaters have been reported along the Rio Ruidoso. For your safety, move immediately to higher ground! Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. An evacuation shelter has been established at Ruidoso Community Center. You can find more information by tuning into 99.1 FM.

Ruidoso OEM. Flash Flooding is OBSERVED near the Rio Ruidoso. MOVE to higher ground.