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3 dead, including 2 children, in New Mexico flooding, local authorities say
A man and two children were killed in a record-breaking flash flood that swept through a village in New Mexico on Tuesday, local officials said.
New Mexico flooding kills at least 3. Photos, videos show damage in Ruidoso
At least three people died, including two children, after heavy rains triggered flash floods in New Mexico on Tuesday.
More Storms Are Expected in New Mexico After Flooding Kills 3
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for the village of Ruidoso, in an area that was scarred by wildfires last year.
Where is Ruidoso, New Mexico? What to know about the village and New Mexico flooding map
The village of Ruidoso is located in the southern part of New Mexico and is a noted vacation spot boasting camping and recreation amid its expansive forest landscape. World Population Review notes the village rose to a total of 7,600 in 2025. That was a decrease of the population by less than 1% in recent years.
An entire house swept downstream in New Mexico floods seen as a symbol of the devastation
A house with a turquoise door became a widely shared image of flooding in southern New Mexico when it was swept past a brewery that was designated a safe spot for anyone seeking higher ground.
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Ruidoso flooding wipes out horse racing season
There will be no more horse races at Ruidoso Downs for 2025, after flood waters ravaged the race track for the second year in a row.
Ruidoso, New Mexico flooding leaves roads impassable; closures expected through July
The current map, as of Wednesday, July 9, of road closures by the Ruidoso All-Hazard Information Network, provided by the Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management, notes that many roads are washed out as a result of the rainfall. They include:
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