Ruidoso, Fort Bliss and flash flood
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Mayor Lynn Crawford said hearts are broken over the lives lost and stomachs are in knots as residents begin to take stock of the damage.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said federal support is set to come to the village after deadly flooding.
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,
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Ruidoso officials gave a preliminary report today announcing three deaths, three injuries, and roughly 50 homes were lost to the flash flooding.
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.
Two days after flooding devastated Ruidoso, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Mayor Lynn Crawford and federal leaders addressed recovery efforts.
Ruidoso officials are offering conflicting explanations for silent outdoor warning sirens during flooding that resulted in three deaths.
Ruidoso officials announced in a Thursday morning news conference that they fear more rain on Saturday may bring flooding to the area again. "The threat of rain is imminent," Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said.
The city of Ruidoso, N.M., hammered by wildfires and flash flooding last summer, experienced damaging flooding July 8 after heavy monsoonal rains. The floodwaters impacted homes and businesses, including the racetrack,
Officials in Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a press conference following the three deaths reported due to floods on Tuesday.