Below are some wildfire Community Resources.
You can donate online to the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, which has set up the "Greatest Needs Impact Fund for Lincoln and Otero Counties". The fund will provide immediate and long-term recovery needs of people, animals, and places affected by the wildfires, the foundation states on its website.
Southwest Area Incident Management Team #5 - Facebook Page
Shelters available:
Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell Gymnasium 52 B University Blvd, Roswell, NM Church on the Move - 901 W. Brasher Rd, Roswell, NM *New Mexico Military Institute, Godfrey Athletic Center - 101 W. College Blvd, Roswell, NM Church on the Move Dream Center - 2700 W 2nd St, Roswell, NM Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds - 2500 SE Main St, Roswell, NM RVs and Large Animals - 2500 SE Main, Roswell, NM | *Roswell Convention Center - 912 N Main Street, Roswell, NM Roswell Aquatic Center- 1500 W. College The Inn of the Mountain Gods Convention Center - 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero Capitan High School - 519 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM Carrizozo High School - 800 D Ave., Carrizozo, NM Christ Community Church - 2960 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM |
*The New Mexico Military Institute and Roswell Civic Center are accepting evacuees sheltering with leashed pets.
Animal Shelters and Evacuation of large animals and livestock:
Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds - 2500 SE Main St, Roswell, NM Mescalero Rodeo Grounds (livestock) - Rodeo Grounds Rd, Mescalero, NM | Lea County Fairgrounds - 101 S Commercial St, Lovington, NM Lea County Fairgrounds are offering stable space and RV hookups. Contact Lea County Fairgrounds, Director Wyatt Duncan at 575-333-0252. |
Mescalero Evacuations:
Emergency evacuation center: Mescalero Community Center Gymnasium
Community Resources: Emergency Operations Center is operational. For information or assistance regarding the South Fork Fire or other emergencies, please call 575-258-6900.
Pets to Humane Society of Lincoln County: Address: 25962 US-70, Ruidoso, NM
Smoke:
Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html
An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ lets you zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.
Additional information sources:
Additional updates regarding evacuation information from Lincoln County Officials can be found here: https://www.lincolncountynm.gov/news_detail_T2_R26.php
Incident Map URL: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=e2c6d99f914c44cbb18b75e73beef035
More information about shelters and evacuations can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/villageofruidoso
https://www.facebook.com/mescaleroapachetribe
According to the Village of Ruidoso, PNM has de-energized parts of the village of Ruidoso. Village officials announced that PNM will continue to make regular updates on social channels and updates can also be found at outagemap.pnm.com.
Facebook page for people trying to find their loved ones Here.
SOUTH FORK FIRE/SALT FIRE INFORMATION HUB:
https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/south-fork-fire
How to Help:
Supplies:
The following items are recommended for donation:
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Towels
- Toiletries and hygiene items
- Non-perishable food items
- Bottled water
- Clothing
- Pet supplies, food
- Sleeping bags
- Bandannas and work gloves
- Batteries
Locations:
**NMSU is currently NOT accepting any more physical donations and is suggesting monetary donations. (see below)
New Mexico State University - College of ACES
Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm 221
940 College Dr, Las Cruces, NM
Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility
1983 Joe R. Silva Blvd., Las Cruces
The Prison Facilities are taking donations until June 26th.
Otero County Extension Office
401 Fairgrounds Rd, Alamogordo, NM
Mescalero Community Center Gym
108 Central Ave., Mescalero, NM
The Inn of the Mountain Gods Convention Center
287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero
An evacuation center at the Inn of the Mountain Gods is accepting donations.
National Guard Armory
1 E. Earl Cummins Loop, Roswell, NM
Aggie Emergency Fund
for more info, visit: nmsufoundation.org
Monetary Giving:
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is partnering with the Community Foundation of Lincoln County to support the New Mexico Wildfire Relief Fund and Emergency Action Fund by establishing the Greatest Need Fund for Lincoln and Otero counties.
To donate, online visit https://cfsnm.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4993
The fund is also accepting monetary donations by check at: 2640 El Paseo Road, Las Cruces, NM 88001.