Biden approves major disaster declaration for Lincoln County
President Biden signed a major disaster declaration for Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation to provide federal resources for communities affected by the South Fork and Salt fires. The fires span 23,406 acres with zero containment. New Mexico lawmakers urged swift action and celebrated the approval.
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Ruidoso police probe break-ins amid wildfires and floods
Ruidoso amid South Fork and Salt fires faces break-in investigations in the village and midtown. The police report one burglary and looting inquiries while multiple agencies patrol evacuated areas. Mayor Lynn Crawford said a jewelry store glass door incident involved a suspect and 700 National Guard members were deployed with more promised. Access remains restricted under a mandatory evacuation order as fires intensify.
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Ruidoso Faces Ongoing Flood Risk After Fire
Heavy rain along Cedar Creek Wednesday night triggered floods in areas cleared by the South Fork fire. Meteorologist Bladen Breitreiter of the National Weather Service Albuquerque warns soils burned by the fire behave like cement and water absorption will remain poor, keeping low-lying areas vulnerable to future floods.
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Recognizing and reporting price gouging in emergencies
Citizens in New Mexico face price gouging concerns as evacuees from Ruidoso report rising costs for goods and services. The Unfair Practices Act bans extreme consumer exploitation, while Chapter 57 Article 12 defines unconscionable trade practices, including taking advantage of others’ lack of knowledge or capacity to a grossly unfair degree.
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