Family and Police Seeking Information on Missing Person

The family of Richard (Richie) Johnson is asking for help or information on their missing family membet in Otero, County New Mexico  The family reports that the timeline of Mr. Johnson being missing can’t be verified because as far as they know the last known location of was the Otero County Jail. According to a family

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Elijah Hadley Case: Release Response & Monday Protest Amid Dismissal Hearing - NewsBreak

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that the case against the deputy involved in the shooting death of Elijah Hadley moves to its next phase. Protesters operati

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Harris Solidifies Lead for Vasquez, and NM Congressional Delegation Per Polling - NewsBreak

In reporting by AlamogordoTownNews.org New Mexico continues to lean blue with Kamala Harris leading the ticket is the findings of recent polling. With a Democratic Convention focused on joy and unity state Democrats are showing a strong lift with Harris, Vazquez and Hendrick leading in the most recent polls now that Harris is at the top of the ticket...

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David Altamirano, Reporter
Jun 17, 8:05 PM
Per the Mescalero Apache Tribe:

Livestock can be held at the Mescalero Rodeo Grounds, for those in need. Call 575-464-9878 if you need help with hauling your livestock.

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 17, 8:02 PM
Flume Canyon has been moved to GO status. Please evacuate immediately. When evacuating, take Flume Canyon Road. Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make any efforts to protect your home. An evacuation shelter has been established at Capitan High School. Please tune into 1490 AM for more information or visit Ruidoso-NM.gov or keep up-to-date here.

Jun 17, 7:55 PM
Per Village of Ruidoso: An incident webpage has been set-up here:

https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/south-fork-fire

We will continuously update information there as well as on Facebook.

South Fork Fire — Ruidoso-NM.gov | Municipal Website of the Village of Ruidoso, NM

The South Fork Fire on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, spanning Otero and Lincoln Counties, has burned 200 acres. Evacuation orders are in effect.

Ruidoso-NM.gov | Municipal Website of the Village of Ruidoso, NM

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 17, 7:27 PM

The South Fork Fire wildfire is moving east of HWY 48 south of Alto Cafe to Cree Meadows Drive. We are moving this area into a SET status

Residents and visitors that want to voluntarily evacuate can now seek shelter at Capitan High School. The Ruidoso Convention Center is not taking any more evacuations and those that are there will shelter-in-place should the status at the Convention Center change. Otherwise, please get prepared in the event the status moves to GO

South Fork Fire @ Mescalaro Apache Indian Reservation -

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David Altamirano, Reporter
Jun 17, 7:25 PM
Per the Mescalero Apache Tribe

All residence who live on or near:

Snow Springs

Fence Canyon

Whitetail

Chihuahua Well

Fantasy Lane

Summit area

Botella Road

Need to evacuate immediately

The Mescalero conservation will also be going home to home to notify residents.

Should you need a place to go, the Mescalero community center is available at 108 Central Ave, Mescalero, NM 88340

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#SaltFire @ US Route 70, Mescalero

David Altamirano, Reporter
Jun 17, 7:01 PM
The fire is 30 acres per WildCAD

Jun 17, 6:47 PM
Per the Mescalero Apache Tribe:

Emergency personnel have closed certain areas for fire suppression and response. These areas are closed to the public.

Please stay on major roads that have not been closed. Stay clear of emergency vehicles.

Failure to obey law enforcement and emergency personnel orders will be subject to prosecution.

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#SaltFire @ US Route 70, Mescalero

David Altamirano, Reporter
Jun 17, 6:22 PM

Per NM State Police:

Road Closure S of the Village of Ruidoso
Motorists, please be advised US 70 is closed from mm 249 (intersection NM 244) 4 miles east of Mescalero to mm 258 2 miles east of Carrizo. due to wildfires in the area. Please seek an alternate route at this time. Please use caution, reduce speed, and watch for all emergency personnel and equipment in the area.

Jun 17, 6:04 PM
Apache Summit evacuees should proceed to the Tribe’s evacuation center for Reservation residents at the Community Center Gymnasium

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