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Firefighters hold containment of Ruidoso wildfire despite wind Village of Ruidoso Smoke and flames can be seen from a grass fire burning near Ruidoso. UPDATE, June 9: RUIDOSO, New Mexico -- As of Wednesday, officials said the Ball Field Fire burning near Ruidoso was 50% contained and holding at 25 acres. In addition, NM Highway 48 has reopened in both directions. Officials said in a Wednesday afternoon update that 18 firefighters on the ground were "continuing to make sure the fire stays within the containment lines." "Although there is very little fire activity at the moment, winds are caus...

Ruidoso wildfire now 50% contained; NM Highway 48 reopens Village of Ruidoso Smoke and flames can be seen from a grass fire burning near Ruidoso. UPDATE, June 10: RUIDOSO, New Mexico -- As of Wednesday morning, officials said the Ball Field Fire burning near Ruidoso was 50% contained and holding at 25 acres. In addition, NM Highway 48 has reopened in both directions. In a statement, the Ruidoso Fire Department said firefighters kept the wildfire within the containment lines overnight and into the morning. "The wind was an issue blowing embers and causing some slop-over, however everything is...