US Edition3 killed as record floods hit central New Mexico
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO, JUL 9 – Monsoon rains swelled the Rio Ruidoso river to a record 20 feet, causing at least 85 swift water rescues amid widespread flooding, officials reported.
- On Tuesday afternoon, torrential rain caused flash floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people and prompting dozens of rescues.
- The floods followed severe thunderstorms over burn scars from 2024 wildfires, which lowered soil absorption and heightened flood risks.
- The Rio Ruidoso surged over its banks to a record 20 feet, flooding new areas that did not flood last year and damaging dozens of homes.
- Emergency responders carried out numerous water rescues in Ruidoso and advised residents to move to higher ground; meanwhile, Governor Lujan Grisham authorized an emergency declaration to accelerate federal assistance.
- The flooding disrupted the local economy, including the cancellation of upcoming races at the flooded Ruidoso Downs racetrack, and recovery efforts continue amid fears of more monsoon rains.
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