Destructive wildfires rage in New Mexico, Colorado
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and PAUL DAVENPORT
Associated Press
A wind-driven blaze believed to have killed two people and that burned at least 150 homes and other structures in a mountain community is still raging in drought-stricken New Mexico. The blaze in the community of Ruidoso was fueled by winds between 50 and 90 mph on Tuesday.
Authorities have ordered or advised up to 4,500 people to evacuate. Airtankers resumed an aerial attack on the fire Wednesday after high winds kept them grounded much of the day. Authorities say that they are working to confirm the identities of the people who died.
In Colorado, crews were fighting two grass fires that forced temporary evacuations.
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