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 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.

A historic and catastrophic flood hit Ruidoso on July 8. Three people have died in the flash flood raged that raged through Ruidoso. The flood also left major damage in the village. Sign up for our NewslettersHere's what we know about flash flood event in Ruidoso:Two children found dead in flash floodIn a statement released Tuesday night,

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

Destructive flash flooding tore through the New Mexico mountain community of Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The historic flooding caused the Rio Ruidoso to rise to

"Nothing can prepare you for coming into a disaster zone and looking through the bodies of small children and my dad," Timmy Feagin told KOAT.

A New Mexico flash flood devastated the mountain village of Ruidoso, killing three people, sweeping away homes, and forcing dozens of swift water rescues after torrential rain. The post New Mexico Flash Flood Devastates Ruidoso,

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.

Officials say that upwards of 50 homes were damaged by Tuesday's flooding. Emergency crews are working to clear debris.

Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford advised against tourists visiting the area as the New Mexico mountain town continues to recover from Rio Ruidoso flooding.

As Ruidoso weathers the storm after a historic flash flood raised the namesake river’s crest to 20 feet on Tuesday afternoon, National Weather Service officials say there may be more