Ben Koelkebeck

Post-Fire Recovery Begins with Tree Removal in Lincoln National Forest

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Crews began post-fire recovery work in the Lincoln National Forest’s South Fork burn scar, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars. The $38-million project will reduce wildfire fuel, erosion, and safety risks through 2030, with wood chips supporting soil stabilization and replanting expected to begin in 2029.

XTERRA for the rest: A non-competitor’s look at the XTERRA World Championships

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Stroll through the trail to see the events and other ways for non-competitors to get the most out of XTERRA week, with parking advice and an event overview.

Flooding Damages About 25 Homes in Hondo and Lincoln as Crews Respond

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Lincoln County Undersheriff Alex Trujillo estimated 25 homes have been damaged, and no deaths have been reported as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Glencoe, Hondo and the Lincoln fire departments, along with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, have been moving from property-to-property checking for damages and anyone still needing assistance.

Who decides what comes next for the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino?

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Ownership of the race track and it’s property is divided between the Miller trust, the Ruidoso Jockey Club, the Village of Ruidoso and the Trotters.

NMDHSEM holds workshops for Home Recovery Program in Lincoln and Chaves Counties

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Residents in either county affected by specific disasters in 2024 can receive assistance for their home ranging from minor repairs to reconstruction.

Ruidoso IRONMAN 5150 and Sprint results

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Results from the IRONMAN 5150 and Sprint by age group.

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