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PNM braces for impact during high winds - KOB.com
New Mexico’s largest power company is bracing for impact ahead of strong winds Friday.
McBride Fire Assistance and Donations — Ruidoso-NM.gov | Municipal Website of the Village of Ruidoso, NM
Thank you for the outpouring of support for our community during this difficult time! Donations are greatly appreciated but we are being overwhelmed with the physical donation of items. If you’d like to make a monetary donation or are in need of assistance, please contact the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 575-257-7395.
PNM Outage Update, April 13 — Ruidoso-NM.gov | Municipal Website of the Village of Ruidoso, NM
RUIDOSO OUTAGE UPDATE: Yesterday, there were approximately 18,000 customers without power. As of right now, there are about 9,500 customers still to be restored. Additional crews were called in and have been working to get power safely restored for customers in Ruidoso. The majority of the damage our crews are seeing is not due to the fire, rather it’s been due to the 75-90MPH winds.
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Ruidoso Schools have evacuated all students from Sierra Vista, White Mountain, Ruidoso Middle School and Ruidoso High School to the Ruidoso Convention Center.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Ruidoso, New Mexico
| City | Ruidoso |
| County | Lincoln |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 88345, 88355 |