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Flash flooding in New Mexico village prompts rescues, evacuations with more rain forecast
A village in south-central New Mexico known for attracting outdoor nature enthusiasts and cultural tourism was subject to its 13th Flash Flood Emergency due to runoff from heavy rain over burn scars left by recent wildfires.
Village in southern New Mexico ravaged by wildfires last month now facing another flash flood watch
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A mountain village in southern New Mexico that was ravaged by wildfires last month is under a new flash flood watch, authorities said Sunday. The National Weather Service said heavy rain was forecast for Ruidoso on Sunday with the flash flood warning in effect until 6 a.m. Monday. Flash flood advisories also were in effect Friday and Saturday.
Ruidoso area seeing flash flooding again
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Village of Ruidoso is reporting flash flooding on Saturday afternoon, July 20, according to the Village’s Facebook page. The Upper Canyon, Cedar Creek and Brady Canyon areas, as well as the area around the Rio Ruidoso, are being impacted and anyone in those areas is being asked to seek […]
NM legislature passes $100 million relief bill for Ruidoso wildfire victims
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — During its special session Thursday, the New Mexico legislature passed a $100 million relief bill that will aid those impacted by the South Fork and Salt wildfires that ravaged Ruidoso and the nearby Mescalaro Apache Tribal lands in June. The bill was sponsored by...
More than $6M in federal aid OK’d for Ruidoso fire, flooding recovery
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — More than $6 million in federal assistance has already been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration a month after President Biden declared a major disaster for the State of New Mexico following the South Fork and Salt fires and subsequent flooding, according to a news release sent […]
Horse racing meet moving from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The rest of this year’s racing season at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino will move to Albuquerque after flash flooding on Saturday, July 21 damaged part of the facility, General Manager Rick Baugh said in a video statement. The rest of the meet will move to the Downs of […]
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