Residents relatively 'healthy'

Ruidoso News - Wed Nov 25

We are a pretty healthy group in Lincoln County. That's what a first-ever report ranking health factors around New Mexico said of the county.

County's foster care lauded

Ruidoso News - Wed Nov 25

Children in Lincoln County who need a safe place temporarily have access to a pool of great foster parents, says Gwen Jones, foster parent liaison for the New Mexico Department of Children, Youth and Families.. She told county commissioners last week that seven adoptions occurred during the past year in the county and at any one time, 15 to 20 ...

County should take 'green' industry initiative

Ruidoso News - Wed Nov 25

Assuming a leadership role and preparing a workforce trained in the technical skills that will be needed for the "green" industries eyeing Lincoln County should be a county priority, says a local educator.

Vehicle exhaust blamed for 5 small blazes

Ruidoso News - Tue Nov 24

A bad exhaust system on a vehicle was blamed for igniting five small fires Monday south of Capitan.

Landing gear fails; pilot makes emergency landing

Ruidoso News - Tue Nov 24

Less than three months after an aircraft made an emergency belly landing at Ruidoso's airport because of a landing gear malfunction, another plane touched down with a landing gear problem.

Four applicants seek 12th District bench

Ruidoso News - Tue Nov 24

Four attorneys from Lincoln and Otero counties have filed applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the bench in the 12th Judicial District Court.

Looking back to the glory days of stagecoach travel

SantaFeNewMexican.com - Sat Nov 21

In our era of high-speed transportation by road, rail and air, it is difficult to recall the days when one's chief means of public transit was by stagecoach.

Alamogordo police logs

Alamogordo Daily News - Fri Nov 20

Wednesday, Nov. 18 Day shift Marcus Bryant, 22, of the 2000 block of Los Robles, was issued a citation for alleged shoplifting after he allegedly attempted to conceal merchandise from Walmart to avoid paying for it.

Flu vaccine arrives

Ruidoso News - Thu Nov 19

Additional H1N1 influenza vaccinations have arrived in Lincoln County. The New Mexico Department of Health has added to the H1N1 vaccine priority groups, to include adults who have a medical condition that puts them at greater risk for developing serious complications from the flu.

County receives stimulus funds

Ruidoso News - Thu Nov 19

Federal stimulus money, to the tune of $17 million, has come into Lincoln County so far this year.