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City Council to Discuss Bargaining Closed Session and Disaster Plan
The meeting agenda outlines a closed session on bargaining strategy and attorney client privilege ahead of a disaster declaration. County commissioners set a 3 p.m. vote after city council actions on a union contracts and an ICIP 2026 2030 resolution.
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Roswell woman joins Chaves County Health Council staff
A Roswell native and local business owner has joined the CCHC as a staffer amid the Alto and Ruidoso fire evacuations. She has been coordinating information sharing with FEMA EMNRD and 211, printing flyers, and aiding evacuees. The plan includes the August 24 Chaves County Health Expo at the Roswell Convention Center and expanding the 211 information line.
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Fires in Central Mountains trigger evacuations and power outages
The region near Ruidoso faces ongoing fire impact with watch in place and potential rainfall up to two inches an hour raising flash flood risk along South Fork and nearby burn scars. Evacuation orders were lifted for most residents while utility work by PNM continues. about 1,210 Lincoln County customers and 10 in Otero County lack power. PNM estimates up to 1,500 power poles must be replaced as crews work 16 hours daily. A precautionary drinking water advisory remains in effect for ten systems. wells are being tested by NM Health and Environment Departments. No new deaths. fatalities total two last week. Donated supplies are being distributed at multiple local sites in Ruidoso and surrounding towns.
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