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Preliminary reports from the McBride fire by the Lincoln County, New Mexico, assessor’s office show the village of Ruidoso endured $5.5 million in property damages out of a total of $20.8 million for the entire county. County officials are estimating a $55,000 loss in taxes throughout the village and a $140,000 loss in taxes across the county. The McBride fire started on April 12th, burning 6,159 acres of land. As of April 27th, the fire is 89% contained. 207 primary structures and multiple buildings have been burnt.