A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties or areas: Lincoln, NM; at 8:37 PM on SEP 17, 2026 Effective until 9:07 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP. Lincoln County OES. Flood Evacuation has been lifted. Lincoln County Emergency Management: The flood evacuation along the Rio Ruidoso has been lifted as of 6:34 PM. Residents may return using open roads. Do not walk or drive through floodwater. Obey road closures and avoid damaged buildings and downed power lines.