Here’s how to help people impacted by South Fork Fire and Salt Fire

By KOB

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire continue to devastate the Ruidoso area, people all across New Mexico are offering ways to help.

In a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called out the following to help Ruidoso and victims:

If you are having trouble finding a loved one due to the evacuations, the Village of Ruidoso is pointing people to these resources:

The Red Cross of New Mexico is directing people to donate items at these locations:

  • Tularosa Community Center (details)
  • Mescalero Community Center (details)

The Village of Ruidoso is directing people to donate money to The Community Foundation of Lincoln County to help the village, Ruidoso Downs and Lincoln County (details here). Donations, such as food and water, can go to the evacuation center at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

KOB 4 is also partnering with New Mexico musician and social media personality Johnny James to help wildfire victims. The goal is to raise $100,000. You can click here to find that fundraiser and donate if you’d like.

PNM is directing people to donate to the Mescalero Apache Tribe’s Fire Relief fund (details) and the Emergency Action Fund for New Mexico Fire Relief (details).

In Albuquerque, APD is collecting donations at any substation Thursday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The University Area Command is accepting donations until 4 p.m. The last day to collect donations is Saturday and only the Old Town Substation will collect donations that day. The items will get transported to Roswell this Sunday.

The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Edit House Productions to collect essential items for people.

These items are urgently needed: Blankets, pillows, towels, toiletries and hygiene items, nonperishable food items, bottled water, clothing, pet supplies and food, sleeping bags, bandanas and work gloves and batteries.

You can drop supplies off at either the Chamber of Commerce or Edit House Productions on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chamber is also open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you wish to donate money, they’re pointing you to the Community Foundation of Lincoln County.

New Mexico United is also hosting a supply drive for Ruidoso Fire Relief. They’re collecting items at The Team Shop daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They’re also collecting items at the Junk Truck at the tailgate Saturday. Click here for details on what they’re looking for.

Bernalillo County officials traveled to the Humane Society of Lincoln County and are working in Roswell to take care of the evacuated pets. You can call 505-269-3036 to claim your animal(s) at the fairgrounds in Roswell.

Animal Humane New Mexico and Española Humane also traveled there and are helping.

Animal Humane New Mexico is doing donation-only adoption fees until June 26 to make room for rescued pets from the Humane Society. The rescued cats and kittens are at their main campus now.

Shelter officials at Española Humane also say this is a great time to adopt an animal, so they can make room for rescued animals. They ask that you either email them or direct message them. Click here for more details.

Española Humane needs food donations of both adult and puppy kibble and canned food, bedding, puppy pads, chews and toys. They have wishlists set up on Chewy and Amazon.

The Salvation Army Southwest Division is accepting donations of new items from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Roswell Armory. They’re accepting these items:

  • Personal hygiene items
  • Baby items
  • Linens and blankets
  • Socks and underwear
  • Bottled water and sports drinks
  • Nonperishable snack items
  • Toilet paper and paper towels
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toys and games

You can also click here or text “RUIDOSO” to 51555 to make monetary donations. With “Ruidoso Fire Relief” on the memo line, you can also mail checks to:

The Salvation Army Roswell Corps Community Center
Attn: Ruidoso Fire Relief
PO Box 897
Roswell, NM 88202-0897

Sagebrush Church is also asking for donations. You can drop off items at any of their locations this weekend during services. Here are the items they are looking for:

The McKinley County Humane Society is working with the Mesa View branch of First Financial Credit Union in Gallup. They’re accepting donations at the branch, including but not limited to:

  • Dog and cat food (Pedigree)
  • Pet toys
  • Blankets
  • Canned food (puppy chow)
  • Puppy and kitten formula
  • Puppy pads

Socorro County and the City of Socorro are also coordinating donations. If you have donations of “good, used, wearable” clothing and shoes, you can reach out to Kendra Burgoon, the donations and information coordinator, at 575-842-9579. If you’re looking to volunteer, you can contact Gail Tripp at 505-716-2333.

ENMU Roswell is also accepting donations for evacuees. The Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Capitan is also accepting donations for the crew and personnel.

Ratchet Industries in the Albuquerque metro has a donation center open. They’re collecting the following: Bottled water, nonperishable food items, feminine hygiene products, baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes), and blankets and bedding. Click here to learn more.

This Saturday, from 8-11 a.m., Scooter’s Coffee in Bernalillo will donate 25% of proceeds to Sandoval County Animal Services. More details are here.

New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief is also looking for a plethora of volunteers. Click here for more details.