El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson expressed condolences following the Tuesday, July 8, flash flood in Ruidoso that killed three people, including two children from a Fort Bliss family.

La Salsa Kitchen in Ruidoso is one of several businesses that was affected by the flooding this week. Find out more.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was in Ruidoso on Thursday, July 10, 2025, where she reported federal funding will be coming.

The overflowing floodwaters washed away local houses, broke trees, submerged roads, and caused miserable damage in Ruidoso.

In Wake Of Ruidoso Flood, Albuquerque Downs To Host All American Day, Trial Races originally appeared on Paulick Report. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs in Albuquerque, N.M., on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced Thursday.

New Mexico's governor said Thursday the state has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities in the Ruidoso area. “This federal declaration is a critical first step,

A flash flood swept through the village of Ruidoso in New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe damage. Videos showed multiple homes being washed away by the flash flood water with strong current. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico issued a warning to the residents of Ruidoso to evacuate to higher ground.

On Tuesday, torrential rain hit Ruidoso, a small mountain town and summer destination in southern New Mexico, and caused the Rio Ruidoso to overflow. The flash floods that ensued have killed three people, including two children. Emergency services carried out dozens of swift water rescues.