KIDX News, May 14, 2026

By Blake Ovard

KIDX News – Ruidoso and New Mexico

The U.S. Forest Service reports significant progress in recovery efforts across national forests and grasslands damaged by three years of natural disasters; The Republican Party of Lincoln County is hosting a candidate forum Thursday; veteran smokejumpers from all nine federal bases gathered at the Missoula Smokejumper Base for the 10-day National Smokejumper Spotter Academy.

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