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Ruidoso Fire Department

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Ruidoso Fire Department

Ruidoso Fire Department was established in 1948 and currently has three paid shifts that work a 48/96
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04/07/2026

Update on fire restrictions for the Village. Please remain vigilant!

03/15/2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026
2:45 PM

The US National Weather Service El Paso Texas has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento Mountains, including Ruidoso, beginning this afternoon and continuing through tonight and into tomorrow, Sunday, March 15, 2026.

This is a somewhat unusual situation where fire danger will remain elevated overnight. A passing weather system and incoming cold front will bring strong winds without any moisture, while the atmosphere remains extremely dry.

Key concerns tonight:
Relative humidity: only 20–30%, very dry for overnight conditions

Sustained winds: 25–35 mph from the west-northwest Wind gusts: 50–60+ mph possible

Winds will keep the atmosphere mixed, meaning humidity will not recover overnight

These conditions mean that any spark could spread rapidly, even during nighttime hours when fire danger normally decreases.

What you should do tonight:
Keep your phone on and charged overnight in case emergency alerts are issued.

Avoid outdoor burning or activities that could create sparks.

Secure loose outdoor items due to strong winds.

Stay alert for changing conditions and possible emergency notifications.

🔔 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
- CallMeRuidoso
- IPAWS notifications through your mobile carrier
- Lincoln County Genasys alerts

Sign up for alerts and learn more via our website: www.ruidoso-nm.gov/emergency-information

The Village of Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and coordinating with fire and weather partners. Updates will be shared if conditions change.

🗣️Share with family, friends and neighbors

03/14/2026

Be Ready. Be Set. Go.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀.

Take a few minutes to review your evacuation plan and make sure your household is ready.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀:
🟢 Level 1 – (Green) Be Ready: Stay aware and prepare.

🟡 Level 2 – (Yellow) Be Set: Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

🔴 Level 3 – (Red) Go: Leave immediately.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗣’𝘀:
- People & pets
- Personal technology (cell phones, computers & chargers)
- Prescriptions (medications & eyeglasses/contact lenses)
- Paperwork (important documents, pictures & irreplaceable items)
- Payment methods (credit cards, ATM cards & cash)

✔ Sign up for emergency alerts
- CallMeRuidoso
- IPAWS notifications through your mobile carrier
- Lincoln County Genasys alerts
✔ Create a family communication plan
✔ Prepare or replenish your emergency kit
✔ Fill up your gas tank

Sign up for alerts and learn more via our website: www.ruidoso-nm.gov/emergency-information

🗣️𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 with family, friends, and neighbors!

03/14/2026

Friday, March 13, 2026
1:25 PM

Red Flag Warning issued Friday, March 13 at 1:23PM MDT until Sunday, March 15 at 6:00PM MDT by US National Weather Service El Paso Texas

CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS SOUTHWEST, SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS...

High pressure nudging in from the west is causing temperatures to be well above seasonal averages, and relative humidity to be critically low. Daily highs this weekend will average over 10 degrees above normal, as relative humidity drops into the low teens and single-digits both days, with very poor overnight recovery. A two-day trough passage to our north will add increased winds mid afternoon on Saturday, which will continue and further strengthen overnight into Sunday. These winds combined with single digit RH's, warm temperatures, and drying fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx Santa Teresa has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions across the Sacramento mountains, which is in effect from 3 PM Saturday to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113, the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains, including the Lincoln National Forest.

TIMING...Mid afternoon Saturday, Saturday night, through Sunday afternoon.

WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 10 percent, recovering only to 18-28 percent overnight

TEMPERATURES...Above normal, up to 76.

WIND...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph on Saturday. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent.

HIGHEST THREAT...is located on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains.

EXPERIMENTAL RFTI... 4 to 5 Marginally critical to critical.

IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

02/18/2026

Red Flag Warning issued until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by the National Weather Service

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS

A passing upper level trough will lead to low humidity, high temperatures and strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25-35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common. The strongest winds will be along and east of the Sacramento Mountains, where gusts could reach upwards of 60 MPH. This will combine with minimum relative humidity in the low double digits and teens in the afternoon, creating high fire danger.

02/15/2026

The Ruidoso Fire Department will be conducting the regularly scheduled test of the emergency sirens today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

These tests are routinely scheduled for the 1st and 15th of each month at 5:00 PM.

During today’s routine testing of the Village’s Outdoor Warning System (OWS) you may hear one of the new, voice-capable sirens making an announcement! As of January 1, 2026, we have nine new sirens operational in the village. Three of which are voice-capable sirens.

Today and each routine testing on the 1st and 15th of every month, the voice will announce the test. During emergencies these voice-capable sirens provide further details and instructions.

Visit our website for more information about the Sound of Safety: Emergency Alerts & Outdoor Warning Systems (OWS), including:
- What They Mean and When You’ll Hear Them
- OWS Locations
- CallMeRuidoso/IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System)

https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/news-info/phamgdbesgf75jkm8bjsx84awx46tg

02/14/2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Routine Briefing: The Village of Ruidoso is currently observing 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
- 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 Commercial Fire Pits - Allowed
- Outdoor Cooking Including Charcoal - Allowed
- 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 Fire Pits, Campfires, & Fireworks - 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱

For additional information about current permissible and prohibited activities, please visit our website here: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/fire-restrictions

For Fire Pit Inspections or Insurance Information, please call 575-257-3473 or visit https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/ruidoso-fire-department

See Something, Say Something! Call the RPD non-emergency dispatch line if you observe possible noncompliance.
(575) 258-7365

01/31/2026

As we close out the month, the Ruidoso Fire Department would like to recognize the work completed by our personnel in service to the Village of Ruidoso.

The members of your Ruidoso Fire Department remain ready to protect the community at all times through training, preparedness, and professional response, regardless of conditions.

01/25/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥
Sunday, January 25, 2026

The Emergency Operations Center has a call center operating with personnel manning the phones. If you have any questions or unmet needs, please contact them at 575-258-6900, and they will do what they can to answer your questions.

01/25/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Sunday, January 25, 2026

ENMU - Ruidoso remains open as a warming center/shelter for residents and visitors in need of a warm, indoor space with access to restrooms, food, water, cots, blankets and a location to charge phones/medical equipment.

ENMU - Ruidoso
709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345

If you are a resident that is medically dependent on devices that require electricity and are unable to get to the warming center, you can call the Emergency Operations Center for assistance.
Emergency Operations Center: (575)258-6900

If you need to seek shelter at the ENMU warming center and have pets, Animal Control will transport your pets to the Humane Society of Lincoln County for safe sheltering. The Emergency Operations Center will assist.
Emergency Operations Center: (575)258-6900

01/25/2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

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**WEATHER UPDATE: Brief Break in Snowfall This Evening**

Ruidoso residents, we're expecting a break in the snow between 6:00-8:00 PM this evening, and temperatures are expected to drop to near zero overnight.

**Power Outage Update from PNM:**

PNM crews continue to actively work in Ruidoso through the winter storm. As we prepare for sundown, they will continue these efforts, but customers still without power should prepare for outages to extend overnight.

**Warming Center Info**

If you are currently without power and concerned about going through the night, the 6:00-8:00 PM window would be an excellent time to safely make your way to the warming center at ENMU-Ruidoso.

If you are medically fragile or have access and functional needs, you can call dispatch non-emergency at 575-258-7365 for assistance getting to the ENMU-Ruidoso Shelter or for being transferred to LCMC.

Don’t forget to take your medications and a pillow with you to the warming center.

**Warming Center Location:**

ENMU-Ruidoso Campus
709 Mechem Drive

Stay safe, Ruidoso! We're here to help.

01/24/2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026
6:00 AM

Road conditions in and around the Village of Ruidoso are very dangerous at this time. ALL TRAVEL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AS ROADS ARE EXTREMELY SLICK AND ICY.

Address

541 Sudderth Drive
Ruidoso, NM
88345

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15752573473

Website

http://WWW.RUIDOSO-NM.GOV/

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