RUIDOSO, N.M. — Severe flooding hit the Ruidoso area Tuesday afternoon and left three people dead, including two children, ...

The flash flood emergency was triggered at 3 p.m. in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8. Swift water teams were out conducting ...

The governor of New Mexico says the loss of three lives to flash flooding in the mountain village of Ruidoso is “unfathomable ...

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from ...

The Village of Ruidoso knows the catastrophes they could face when it rains in the massive burn scar areas. The village has ...

Flash flood in Ruidoso on July 8, 2025 leaves 3 missing. State of emergency declared after heavy rain over wildfire-burned ...

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Flash flooding was threatening homes and lives in Lincoln County, New Mexico, the National Weather Service reported Tuesday, after the Rio Ruidoso began to surge over its banks.

Storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque paint ominous signs of the impacts of the flash flood. Witnesses reported a home being swept away along a swollen river behind a ...

Ruidoso officials are offering conflicting explanations for silent outdoor warning sirens during flooding that resulted in three deaths.

Ruidoso officials are offering conflicting explanations for silent outdoor warning sirens during flooding that resulted in three deaths.

Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood, New Mexico remain under a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. "A dangerous situation is unfolding in Ruidoso," the National Weather Service posted.