I woke up heart sick for the Ruidoso area. I have a very sour stomach in seeing the suffering. Lord have mercy! NM Gov. Lujan Grisham Declares a State of Emergency for the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire. The National Guard Has Been Activated
Overnight we got this news release from the Salvation Army.
ROSWELL, N.M. (June 18, 2024) – The Salvation Army Southwest Division has deployed an Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team to provide donation management to aid those affected by the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire burning near Ruidoso, New Mexico.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to the wildfires.
“In times of disaster, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services identifies needs in affected communities and partners with donors to responsibly collect, transport, and distribute critically-needed supplies to survivors and first responders,” said Salvation Army Major Scott Ramsey, Incident Commander.
Donations of new items are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Roswell Armory, located at 1 W. Earl Cummings Loop in nearby Roswell, New Mexico, where The Salvation Army serves the surrounding area from its corps community center.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED:
- 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
The following items will NOT be accepted:
- Used items of any kind
- Household items
- Appliances
- Furniture
- Prepared meals
Monetary donations can be made at NewMexico.SalvationArmy.org or by texting RUIDOSO to 51555.
Those wishing to donate via check can mail checks to:
The Salvation Army Roswell Corps Community Center
Attn: Ruidoso Fire Relief
PO Box 897
Roswell, NM 88202-0897
Please designate, “Ruidoso Fire Relief” on the memo line. Donors can rest assured that checks designated for “Ruidoso Fire Relief” will be used to directly support the relief effort.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army ranks #6 on Forbes’ latest list of America’s Top 100 Charities and helped more than 53,000 New Mexicans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships last year through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, shelter and clothing for the homeless, rent and utilities assistance, disaster relief, respite from extreme weather conditions, senior activity and outreach, adult rehabilitation, opportunities for under-resourced children, holiday assistance, and emotional and spiritual support, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at over a dozen units across the state. Around 84 cents of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army in the west go directly to fund programs to help people who need it most. For more information, visit NewMexico.SalvationArmy.org and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn; #DoingTheMostGood #SalArmyLoveBeyond.
Contact
Scott Johnson
Public Relations Director
The Salvation Army Southwest Division
C: 480-415-4911
O: 602-267-4196
