The deadly McBride Fire in southern New Mexico grew to more than 6,100 acres Saturday and evacuation orders remained in place in several areas, officials said.
The blaze had grown to more than 6,100 acres, according to an update given earlier Saturday. But following news of the containment, most evacuation orders were lifted, except for the areas of Gavilan Canyon from Warrior Drive south to Highway 70 and Lower Eagle Creek, state police said Saturday evening.
""We obviously found some weaknesses," Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said during a virtual briefing Saturday evening, adding local officials have been communicating with the governor on the issue and the resources they need.New Mexico Gov.
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