New Mexico Village Rebuilds All Over Again
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The floods that claimed the lives of three people have put the spotlight on the usually tranquil vacation locale of the village of Ruidoso. The floods on Tuesday, July 8, not only washed out several roads but also caused the river to crest at a record 20 feet.
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:
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.
Two children from El Paso are among three people who died in raging flash floods that struck the mountain forest resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the town's mayor said. Charlotte and Sebastian Trotter,
The flash flooding that hit the US state on Tuesday killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy.
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The summer rainy season in New Mexico usually brings daily alerts about the potential for flooding around the arid state.
Ruidoso will continue to be under a flood watch, as more thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and next week. What to know, do.
Flash flooding hit a New Mexico town devastated by wildfires last year, washing away at least one home and causing gas leaks, city officials said Tuesday.