Evacuations Lifted, But 44 Homes Charred In New Mexico

Southern New Mexico residents forced to clear out of their homes because of a wildfire will be able to return. Fire spokeswoman Linda Wallace says evacuations, along with road closures, in the area of a fire in the mountain village of Timberon will be lifted at 2 p.m. Sunday. Residents had been allowed to go to their homes to retrieve items, but only with an escort. The blaze has destroyed 70 structures, including 44 homes, as well as numerous vehicles. It is currently 60 percent contained.