A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 2:46 PM on JUL 24, 2025 Effective until 6:46 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Ruidoso Emergency Management: Rapidly rising floodwaters have been reported in the Cedar Creek. For your safety, move immediately to higher ground or shelter in place on high ground! Do not cross low water points or water over the road. More Info can be found by tuning into 1490 AM & 99.1 FM

Ruidoso OEM. Flooding is OBSERVED along the Cedar Creek. MOVE to higher ground.