The Blue 2 Fire is burning in Lincoln County north of Ruidoso. A mandatory evacuation order is no longer in effect around the Blue 2 Fire in southern New Mexico.

The Blue Front Fire, burning in remote terrain near Alto and Ruidoso, is measuring 316 acres as of Wednesday night."I think this is minimal compared to what we've had earlier in the summer," Blue ...

The Blue 2 Fire is an estimated 7,532 acres in size and is around 77% contained. There are 399 personnel working five crews, 14 engines, two helicopters, two bulldozers and five water tenders.