My high school friend had to flee Ruidoso with her dogs

[ALBliberal]

She breeds mini Aussies and poodle mixes as well. She’s a “liberal” cowgirl and I have two mini Aussies from her which has us reacquainted. Not sure who is more anti Trump me or her but she has to tolerate the southern NM trumpers (no easy feat.)

She did a trial run to make sure she could make it when the time came for evacuation.

20 pups 20 dogs safely evacuated to Estancia (east of Albuquerque).

I am so very relieved.

Said it was the scariest time of her life.

Over 20000 acres burned no containment and wind thunderstorms and lightning ahead.

Rain please without the lightning.

[wendyb-NC]

1. Wow, quite a feat

Glad that she and the dogs, made it out and are safe. Yes, may it rain buckets and extinguish the fire.

[Texasgal]

2. So very terrifying!

And to be quite honest so unbelievably sad. Ruidoso is such a magical and beautiful place. My heart hurts over this.

I'm so glad your friend and doggies are okay and were able to get out.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. I couldn't get the radio station on today.

https://www.kidxradio.com/

I listen via Radio Garden.

[surfered]

4. Our first family family vacations (camping trips) we're in that area.

Fond memories’

[ALBliberal]

5. She was technically in Ruidoso Downs. And her home

And outbuildings were spared.

But…. That small community will have so much to rebuild.

Our governor (Lujan) declared a disaster area. She’s a great governor shepherded us thru Covid.

And thankfully we have a democratic administration that will help!

But as a 50+ year resident of NM my heart is breaking mostly for the residents in the area, Mescalero Apache Tribe, and also for the land and wildlife that perish.

[Fla Dem]

6. Glad she planned ahead and was able to save all the pups.

So many disasters this year, floods, droughts, fires, tornados and the year isn't half over.

[Quixote1818]

7. It rained hard and now it's flooding. nt

[ALBliberal]

8. That's great news!!!! Thanks so much!

Well the flooding and what that might mean? 😵‍💫 but extinguishing the blaze is job 1!! Thanks for this news!!!

[Jacson6]

9. F.U.B.A.R.

fouled up beyond all recognition. I was in a wild fire years ago and it was scary as h*ll.

[lobointexas]

10. I'm glad your friend was able to evacuate!

It must have been difficult, making it north to Estancia. When I saw what was happening, it seemed like the only evacuation route was through Roswell. That would have been quite a drive unless she left early. Hopefully Ruidoso will get some rain soon!

[ALBliberal]

12. Not sure of her exact route! I was in the Ozarks

at the time! She did say it was the scariest time of her life and would not wish the experience on anyone!

I knew in my heart she would be ok she’s so very capable but I was so worried! Nonetheless!

[Warpy]

11. The state is supposed to see some decent rain out of this one

as long as we don't get the 5 inches in 3 hours now flooding parts of Lincoln Co.

[duhneece]

13. I'm outside of Alamogordo, in reddest of counties but supportive as hell

Folks here are donating their homes, food, water, diapers, hygiene supplies….keeping critters (dogs, horses, chickens, cats, exotics, )
I lived in Ruidoso for 20 years. I ache and pray for the wildlife, the firefighters, folks who have lost everything but their lives.
Our thrift stores are packed with people buying clothes, blankets, pillows. I just came from grocery store where folks had carts full of stuff to donate.
0% contained last time I looked for both fires.