Fort-Stanton News

But boosters of the 1855 fort, recently declared a state monument, say next year's "Fort Stanton Live!" will be bigger and better than ever, as they combine the celebration with events at nearby Lincoln State ...

A 20-member task force asked to recommend a site for a new veterans museum in New Mexico will review proposals from interested communities July 30.

Due to decreased fire danger conditions in southeastern New Mexico, area land managers announced that fire restrictions on public lands will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

Two months after it was closed due to extreme fire danger, the Lincoln National Forest will reopen today in time for Independence Day weekend celebrations.

Two months after it was closed due to extreme fire danger, the Lincoln National Forest will reopen on Wednesday in time for Independence Day weekend celebrations.

The official word was handed down Thursday that the Lincoln National Forest will reopen at 8 a.m., July 2, in time for the big Independence Day holiday weekend.

A group of 14 high school students enrolled in the Shuttle Camp at the New Mexico Museum of Space History got to trek into Fort Stanton Cave on Tuesday in cooperation with an educational program run by ...

Travelers along New Mexico 220 through Fort Stanton were treated to some loud noise and bustling clusters of volunteers last week, but all for a good cause.

Fort Stanton Live!, scheduled as an annual celebration of the fort's history each August and a popular event that draws history buffs, fort and military enthusiasts and equestrians from all over the continent, ...

After a day-long tornado watch Wednesday, accompanied by hail, high-winds and rain, the forecast for Ruidoso and the rest of Lincoln County for the next week is sunny and dry.

He's outnumbered by big-city appointees, but Clinton Smith will sit as a Lincoln County representative on a task force wrestling with where to locate a new state veterans museum.

Debra Pritchard, foreground, addresses Edward Camus in commission chambers Tuesday.

“They're one of the best crews I've had”

The Navajo Hot Shots left for the South Tularosa fire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation on May 2, according to Calvin Becenti, coordinator for the Navajo Scouts. via The Navajo Times

WASA is looking into whether four water main breaks and a broken hydrant in Southeast D.C. Monday night are related to work at the Fort Stanton Reservoir. via WJLA

High temperatures, low humidity and spring winds have resulted in extreme fire danger throughout Southeast New Mexico. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

New Mexico's departments of Cultural Affairs and Tourism have partnered with Travelocity to market and sell the New Mexico CulturePass, which can save tourists money on visits to the state's museums and ... via New Mexico Business Weekly

Campers aiming their tents toward the Ruidoso area need to rethink their campfires. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“It is important that people know what restrictions are in effect before visiting their public lands”

Over the next few months, the Forest Service says southeast New Mexico will periodically experience "red flag" warnings, meaning conditions are so dry and winds so strong that even the smallest of fires can ... via Alamogordo Daily News

“The Lincoln National Forest, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management field office, will enact Stage II fire restrictions for all Lincoln and BLM lands to include Fort Stanton.”

The Forest Service said Saturday that increased fire danger in the Lincoln National Forest warrants Stage II fire restrictions. via Alamogordo Daily News

“This is the museum's premier education program.”

Making comets -- Using dry ice, water and dirt, cadets at the 2007 Shuttle Camp are shown the principle of how a comet is formed by space museum Education Specialist Mike Shinabery. via Alamogordo Daily News