Page 8 - Mcbride Fire News Today

After wildfires that burned in Lincoln National Forest were contained this spring, the National Forest Service began its work to repair the land.

Rainstorms in Otero and Lincoln Counties on Sunday and Monday brought mudslides and flooding to some areas including on the McBride Fire burn scar.

Almost since its inception nearly 80 years ago the McInnes family from Lincoln County has kept the living history of the Lincoln County War alive.

All proceeds were donated to the Community Foundation of Lincoln County, an organization which provides assistance to those affected by the McBride Fire.

Governor has approved nearly $60M in aid to battle blazes

The loss of four responders Saturday is just another example of the devastation of this year's brutal fire season in New Mexico. 

The state Tourism Department, along with local communities, have been quick to tell the world that they can still enjoy New Mexico.

The National Forest Service has restricted access to a local road, due to the potential for heavy runoff from burn scars created by the McBride Fire.

The warning was issued until 4:15 p.m. by the National Weather Service’s Albuquerque office and applied to south-central Lincoln County.

New Mexicans are not far removed from making conscious financial choices to help neighbors in a time ...