Ruidoso, flash floods
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The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from last summer's wild fires.
The village of Ruidoso is dealing with the aftermath of historic flash flooding that killed three people, including two young children, and damaged or destroyed numerous homes. Videos from Tuesday afternoon show the rapid influx of water and the devastation left behind,
Heavy rains are triggering flash flooding in New Mexico, posing a dangerous new threat to areas recently devastated by wildfires. Members of the Tulsa Police Department are on the ground helping manage the response.
The National Weather Service has issued new flood alerts on Monday, to run through 9 p.m., as more rain falls on the South Fork fire burn scar.
Jesus Segura had just begun his shift in the kitchen of the Kokopelli Country Club on Tuesday when a crowd entered the restaurant to take shelter from the
Catastrophic flash flooding struck the Ruidoso, New Mexico area Tuesday night, washing away homes and businesses and causing significant damage to Ruidoso Downs. Several feet of water submerged the track and backside area with social media videos showing people and horses alike trying to escape through the torrent.
At least three people have died as a result of severe flash flooding that swept through a south-central New Mexico resort town on Tuesday afternoon. The devastating floods left people trapped in homes and prompted dozens of water rescues in Ruidoso,
Three people, including two children, are confirmed as deceased after heavy rains and flash flooding brought havoc to the Village of Ruidoso Tuesday.
Officials say that upwards of 50 homes were damaged by Tuesday's flooding. Emergency crews are working to clear debris.
Sahar RubinsteinRuidoso News A week ago, a Facebook page posted photos from a benefit concert for the Trotter family, who lost their two children to the devastating flash flooding in Ruidoso on July 8.