RUIDOSO, NM - Today, New Mexico House Republican members Harlan Vincent (R-Ruidoso Downs), Jim Townsend (R-Artesia), and Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) issued the following statement recognizing Fire Fighters and other first responders as the South Fork fire in the Mescalero Apache Reservation in Lincoln County spreads.
"We want to express our appreciation and thanks to all of the first responders who are working to contain the South Fork fire," said Representatives Vincent, Townsend, and Ezzell. "These situations can become extremely dangerous very quickly and require everyone to work together to ensure the safety of the entire community. We are proud to note that the efforts of these First Responders are having a significant impact in helping to limit fire damage. Equally important, we are asking residents in and around the Ruidoso area to be prepared to leave as evacuation orders are updated."
The South Fork fire in the Mescalero Apache Reservation is the second fire in as many months to hit the Ruidoso area as warming temperatures and dry and windy conditions continue to impact the communities throughout Lincoln County.
The fire burning in the Mescalero forest is currently at 800 acres and spreading fast, with evacuations for residents and businesses currently underway in the Upper Canyon and Brandy Canyon in the Village of Ruidoso.
