Photo above: A charred car sits among the remains of the Swiss Chalet Hotel after it was destroyed by the South Fork Fire in the mountain village of Ruidoso, N.M., Saturday, June 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
June 24, 2024 | 10:12 a.m.
Food and water are the biggest needs in Ruidoso and Roswell, New Mexico, as two wildfires have burned more than 24,000 acres. Convoy of Hope is on the ground helping meet these needs — distributing food and water, as well as sports drinks and hygiene supplies, to first responders and those forced to evacuate their homes.
As of last night, the South Fork fire is at 37% containment and the Salt fire is at 7% containment.
Convoy of Hope remains in close communication with local partners and community leaders to evaluate needs and bring relief to the devastated people of Ruidoso and Roswell.
June 21, 2024 | 11:53 p.m.
An additional load of relief supplies are en route to New Mexico as the South Fork and Salt fires are still burning. The food, water and hygiene items supplied by Convoy of Hope are being distributed to residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, who have been evacuated to Roswell.
Images of the wildfire show smoke-filled skies and acres of land ablaze. Containment is still at zero percent. According to an article in USA Today two people have lost their lives in the fire, and more than 1,400 structures have been destroyed.
The number of firefighters combatting the blazes is now at 1,000. The water and sports drinks from Convoy that are en route to the area will also be distributed to first responders on the frontlines fighting the fires.
June 20, 2024 | 3:07 p.m.
The South Fork wildfire is still burning in Ruidoso, New Mexico. More than 500 residential homes have been destroyed, and two people have died. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency.
As of today, the fire is still at zero containment.
Map above: Fire risk across the Southwest of the United States is at critical levels for millions of people.
Convoy of Hope is working with long-time partners in the area to ensure displaced people receive what they need. A load of relief supplies including water, food, hygiene kits, and more was dispatched to the impacted area yesterday.
Convoy is in communication with local officials and partners to continue assessing needs.
June 18, 2024 | 3:53 p.m.
An entire town in New Mexico is evacuating as a wildfire with flames of up to 100 feet bears down, filling the sky with smoke and engulfing residences, businesses, and infrastructure. The mountain village of Ruidoso had little time to evacuate ahead of the fast-moving fire, forcing some 7,000 residents to leave behind most of their belongings.
Convoy of Hope is responding with relief supplies to help meet the needs of those who had to leave everything behind. Food, hygiene kits, water, sports drinks, and more will leave Convoy’s World Distribution Center tomorrow for Roswell, where many of Ruidoso’s residents have fled.
When mandatory evacuation orders are issued, preparedness can ensure you and your family have what you need, even if you only have a few minutes to evacuate. Download Convoy’s Disaster Preparedness Guide for an evacuation plan, a family preparedness checklist, and more.
