Flood mitigation work to begin in South Fork Fire burn scar

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lincoln National Forest announced Friday that it will begin implementing flood mitigation work in canyons affected by the South Fork Fire in 2024. The fire burned 17,569 acres and damaged an estimated 1,400 structures. Following the fire, heavy rainfall on the burn scar led to flash flooding and more damage [...]