In response to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declaring a state of emergency, The Salvation Army Southwest Division has deployed an emergency disaster team to provide donation management to aid those affected by the South Fork and Salt fires burning near Ruidoso.
“In times of disaster, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services identifies needs in affected communities and partners with donors to responsibly collect, transport and distribute critically needed supplies to survivors and first responders,” said The Salvation Army Major Scott Ramsey, incident commander.
Donations of new items are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Roswell Armory, located at 1 W. Earl Cummings Loop, where The Salvation Army serves the surrounding area from its corps community center.
Donations accepted: Personal hygiene items, baby items, linens and blankets, socks and underwear, bottled water and sports drinks, nonperishable snack items, toilet paper and paper towels, cleaning supplies, toys and games.
Not accepted items are used items of any kind, such as household items, appliances, furniture or prepared meals.
Those wishing to donate via check can mail checks to: The Salvation Army Roswell Corps Community Center, attn: Ruidoso Fire Relief, PO Box 897, Roswell, NM 88202-0897.
Please designate “Ruidoso Fire Relief” on the memo line. Donors can rest assured that checks designated for “Ruidoso Fire Relief” will be used to directly support the relief effort.
