Alto Ski Shop and Swiss Chalet Inn destroyed in Ruidoso, New Mexico fires

The Alto Ski Shop and Bar and the Swiss Chalet Inn, both located in the unincorporated community of Alto, just north of Ruidoso, were completely consumed by the raging wildfire that has ravaged the area since Monday morning.

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KOB 4 reporter Griffin Rushton released images Wednesday afternoon from the Swiss chalet site, showing complete destruction. Although some walls were still standing, images showed tufts of smoke rising from the mangled remains of the Swiss chalet.

“The building was destroyed by the South Fork Fire between Monday evening and Tuesday. Several cars were left in the parking lot – signaling that evacuees had only moments to flee,” Rushton wrote.