The Lincoln Local

12/24/2025

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a possible scam. In this scam, callers claim there is an active warrant for the victim’s arrest for missing jury duty and instruct the victim to report to the courthouse immediately. The caller may also insist the victim stay on the phone while traveling to the courthouse.

⚠️ This is a scam.

Please be advised:
• The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will never call you to demand money.
• We will never notify you of an arrest warrant over the phone.
• We will never instruct you to stay on the phone while traveling to a location.

If you receive a call like this, do not provide any personal information, do not send money, and hang up immediately.

If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer or have questions about a suspicious call, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office directly using a verified phone number.

Please share this post to help keep our community informed and safe.

12/11/2025

🎙✨ Step back in time with A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol! ✨🎙

Return to the golden age of radio as Oso Productions presents a heartwarming holiday classic filled with laughter, music, and nostalgia. It’s Christmas Eve, 1943, and WOV Radio in Newark is ready to air its annual broadcast—until the actor playing Scrooge mysteriously disappears!

As wartime rationing, blackout drills, and backstage chaos unfold, the troupe bands together with swing-era tunes, heartfelt carols, and quick-witted improvisation—creating a touching celebration of community, hope, and the magic of storytelling. ❤️

🎭 Showtimes:
📅 December 12 & 13 – 7:00 PM
📅 December 14 – 2:00 PM
📅 December 19 & 20 – 7:00 PM
📅 December 21 – 2:00 PM
📍 ENMU–Ruidoso

🎟 Get your tickets:
👉 tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/455120

or visit osoproductionsruidoso.com

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

***Narcotics Seizure***

12/03/2025

Winter Weather Expected!

Snow showers are expected to start forming as early as 5:00 PM this evening, becoming more scattered after 8:00 PM. Clouds will increase throughout the evening, with temperatures dropping to around 24°F overnight. Winds will shift from southwest at 5–10 mph to easterly later tonight.

Current guidance indicates a 50% chance of precipitation, with one to two inches of new snow accumulation. Although overall impacts are expected to be minor, brief snow showers could create slick or icy spots, especially on elevated or untreated roads.

Cold snaps are part of mountain living! Use this checklist to protect your home, save energy, and stay safe all winter long: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/winter-home-prep

12/02/2025

Postponed!

Lincoln National Forest plans prescribed pile burns near Ruidoso.

U.S. Forest Service - Lincoln National Forest plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Smokey Bear Ranger District from Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

These operations are part of ongoing efforts to reduce hazardous fuels, decrease the risk of high-severity wildfires, and protect nearby communities and natural resources.

For additional information and map of the burn area, visit our website: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/news-info/x72cc6r85ydcemjmyk3whfj6ecbkry

11/24/2025

⚠️ NO BURN NOTICE ⚠️

Effective: Monday, November 24, 2025
Lincoln County will be under a No Burn restriction tomorrow, Monday, November 24, due to forecasted winds of 20–25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Even with the recent moisture, rainfall was isolated and much of the county did not receive meaningful precipitation. We still have an abundance of dry fuels, and tomorrow’s winds will increase the risk of rapid fire spread.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe
~Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services.

11/20/2025

LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! ❄️ 🏂 ☃️ Ski Apache reported its first snowfall of the season! https://bit.ly/49pcY4N