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Lightning strike hits county dispatch; 911 service remains intact
The Lincoln County Mobile Command Unit was sent to the county's Dispatch Center in Carrizozo to help with 911 service after lightning struck the antenna.
Zozo says thanks for a great 4th
Several times during the Carrizozo board of trustees regular council meeting July 8, the mayor, trustees and guests thanked the Chamber of Commerce, the fire department and Valle del Sol developer Dan Dattola ...
Treatment plant deadlines force plan to side
A proposal to turn sludge into energy and cut power requirements in half at a revamp wastewater treatment plant was shoved to the side last week.
-- Lost Hikers Rescued in Lincoln Forest
Two women from Lubbock found late Tuesday after getting separated from family a day earlier.
MHP urges motorists to pay attention
Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say motorist attention when driving on state interstates and highways can help prevent accidents like one that occurred early Monday.
Rain damages culverts in county
While he's glad to see a week of rain reduce the fire hazard, Lincoln County road boss Albert Hernandez said the precipitation Saturday caused flooding and nearly washed out some culverts around the county.
County kicks in for Fort Stanton museum bid
Lynda Sanchez shows off an 1870 Busch compass. The artifact will be among those displayed at the Fort Stanton museum after the complex officially is transferred to the State Monuments Division.
U.S. Forest Service reviewing permits for El Capitan project
El Capitan Precious Metals Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service regarding the permitting of 112 exploration drill holes in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Firefighters Rule could be tested
Far be it for us to weigh in on the legalities of the case, or to presume the outcome, but the announcement that injured Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Robert Shepperd is suing his dead assailant's estate has ...
Ranchers, officials hash out views on firefighting protocol
When lightning ignited more than a dozen fires around Lincoln County a few weeks ago, property owners, volunteer firefighters and employees of state and federal agencies joined forces to fight the blazes.
Injured Lincoln County sheriff's deputy sues assailant's estate
A Lincoln County deputy shot four times by a wanted felon is suing the dead offender's estate, his mother and the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
Within the next 40 days, Ruidoso may grow by more than 515 acres. Village Attorney Dan Bryant reported Tuesday to village Planning and Zoning commissioners that the Municipal Boundary Commission met the ...
2 NM candidates report millions in assets
Democrat Harry Teague and Republican Ed Tinsley are in a financial league of their own as congressional candidates in New Mexico.
Yearly banquet of the Chamber of Commerce has something new
Breaking from the traditional, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce board president Freda Howard McSwane and Chamber director Sandi Aguilar decided attendees at this year's chamber banquet needed something fun to ...
County soaks up relief from monsoon preview
Three days of intermittent rain delivered 1.76 inches to Ruidoso, according to the National Weather Service office staff in Albuquerque.
Taking a tough stance to protect their county from hardrock mining negative impacts, Lincoln County commissioners last week approved a resolution in support of the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007.
County prepares to reject tardy lodgers tax requests
Not happy about a request for lodgers tax money coming in after an event already occurred, Lincoln County commissioners were ready last week to establish a rule to reject all late requests.
State assures county it's monitoring water
In April, Lincoln County Commissioner Jackie Powell wondered if anyone at the state level was keeping track of the "big picture" of water resources.
County commissioners postpone action on proposed fire ordinance
A Community Wildfire Protection Plan was adopted last week for Lincoln County, but commissioners delayed action for two months on a proposed fire ordinance.
County will not change eligibility levels for indigent fund
With the number of claims against the Lincoln County Indigent Health Care Fund and the monthly expense required to cover them increasing each year, county commissioners decided not to change income eligibility ...