Ruidoso-NM.gov

Ruidoso-NM.gov is the official website of the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico. The site provides information on local news and events, government services and resources, and community updates. The primary topics covered in the articles include wildfires, evacuations, and public safety alerts. There are no significant biases or conflicts of interest identified on the site.

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • 1,477.54 acres have been affected by the Blue 2 Fire.
  • About 3,300 acres have been burned by the Blue 2 Fire.
  • Evacuation warnings (Level 2) include Villa Madonna, Sierra Vista, and Sun Valley Subdivisions.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Ruidoso Due to Growing South Fork and Salt Fires: 5,000 Residents Affected, Evacuation Centers Open

    Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Ruidoso Due to Growing South Fork and Salt Fires: 5,000 Residents Affected, Evacuation Centers Open

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Mandatory evacuations were issued for Ruidoso on June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire. Over 5,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as both fires grew rapidly. The cause of the South Fork Fire is under investigation and multiple structures have been destroyed. Evacuation centers were opened at the Mescalero Apache Tribe Community Center Gymnasium and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell gym. Temperature, humidity, and winds are contributing to the fires' spread. For updates, visit the Village South Fork Fire Information Hub or tune into 1490 AM.
  • Blue 2 Fire in Lincoln National Forest: Over 3,400 Acres Burned, Evacuation Orders Issued

    Blue 2 Fire in Lincoln National Forest: Over 3,400 Acres Burned, Evacuation Orders Issued

    Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 The Blue 2 Fire, currently burning in New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest, has<dummy00024> affected over 3,400 acres and led to multiple evacuations. The cause is believed to be a lightning strike, and high winds are expected to exacerbate its growth. Authorities have set up an evacuation reception center and urge residents to stay informed.