A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Lincoln, NM; at 4:04 PM on JUN 26, 2025 Effective until 8:04 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP.

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Ruidoso Emergency Management: Flash Flooding is OBSERVED in Upper Canyon. Evacuate NOW taking Main Road to NM 48.

ROEM: Rapidly rising floodwaters have been reported in the back of the Upper Canyon area and could cause landslides. For your safety move immediately to higher ground! Do not delay leaving to gather belongings or try to protect your home. An evacuation shelter has been set up at Ruidoso Community Center. More information is available by tuning into 1490 AM.