06/12/2026
📣 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION UPDATE 📣
10:56 pm: The wild land portion of the fire has been contained to the origin of the fire and is not a threat to the surrounding area.
Crews are still on scene and actively engaged in fighting the structure fire.
Thank you.
📣 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION 📣
At approximately 8:46 pm tonight, emergency crews responded as mutual aide to a reported structure fire in the area of 440 Colorado Avenue in Ruidoso Downs. The fire has since extended into a wildland fire, and multiple agencies and resources are actively working the incident.
Resources currently on scene include the
Ruidoso Fire Department,
Ruidoso Downs Fire Department,
Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services,
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office,
Mescalero Fire Department, and
Lincoln County EMS.
The scene remains extremely active, and the public is asked to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel safe access for fire suppression operations and traffic control. Residents in the immediate area should remain alert and be prepared for changing conditions, including smoke and possible emergency notifications.
We appreciate the rapid response and continued efforts of all responding personnel assisting on scene. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Thank you, Lincoln County OES
