Lincoln County imposes temporary burn ban

From the Ruidoso News - by Jim Kalvelage - Some snowflakes could be in the air Saturday night into Sunday morning. But before that the winds will pick up, which has prompted Lincoln County to impose a temporary ban on open burning. County Manager Nita Taylor said strong winds, combined with ongoing dry conditions, required the prohibition from Thursday through Sunday. The burning ban was expected to be lifted on Monday.

Winds on Thursday in Ruidoso are expected to be in the range of 15 to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. By Friday, breezy conditions will come into play. And Friday night into Saturday the situation is expected to become downright windy with blowing dust later in the day.
A strong cold front also will roll in later Saturday, with Sunday morning's temperature falling below freezing. And Veterans Day should see the mercury in the low 40s. Read more

Lincoln County imposes temporary burn ban