Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, were granted access to the village on Monday for the first time since two wildfires ravaged the community, causing extensive damage. The search for additional victims is ongoing, with 'eight or less' individuals still unaccounted for as of Tuesday.
Mayor Lynn Crawford reported that search and rescue teams, aided by canines, are meticulously combing through properties in the affected area. The missing persons include both local residents and vacationers who were staying in short-term rentals. While the names and specific details of the missing individuals have not been disclosed, efforts to locate them are a top priority.
