Ruidoso Flash Floods Lead to Several Swift Water Rescue Operations

Ruidoso flash floods lead to several swift water rescue operations

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Flash floods in Ruidoso on Thursday prompted swift water rescues again, which saved several people caught stranded in their homes in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs. A devastating flood in Ruidoso last week left a man and two children in Ruidoso dead. Now, only a week later, residents are once again picking up the pieces after a flash flood hit the village this afternoon. Story continues below News: Forest road rule in New Mex…

Three swiftwater rescues occur Thursday amid new round of Ruidoso flooding

Remains of a cabin litter the ground along the Rio Ruidoso late last week. A new round of flooding occurred the afternoon of Thursday, July 17. (Photo by Danielle Prokop / Source NM)More flooding in Ruidoso on Thursday afternoon required three swiftwater rescues, including of a person trapped inside a trailer, according to the National Weather Service. The flooding is just the latest round to hit the beleaguered village of Ruidoso and surroundin…

Ruidoso dealing with looming flood risk as recovery continues

Thunderstorms slammed into Ruidoso once again Thursday afternoon, leading to additional flash flooding as residents continue to dig out from last week's...

Water rescues reported in Ruidoso

Swift water rescues are being reported as flash flooding begins to impact parts of Ruidoso.

Video of Ruidoso house swept away by flood goes viral

Dave TomlinFor The Ruidoso News Kaitlyn Carpenter was on the riverside balcony at Downshift Brewing Co. June 8 watching the roiling Ruidoso River surge past when she suddenly saw a house surfing along in the flood. While everybody around her was shouting “Oh, my god,” Carpenter grabbed her phone and a long moment of Internet fame. Her video, scarcely a minute long, became the worldwide poster footage for the massive flash flooding that tore thro…

Draper reacts to Ruidoso Downs flood damage – Alamogordo Daily News

Marshall MechamRuidoso News Intern The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack was severely damaged by the flooding on Tuesday, July 8, forcing transfer of the track’s signature late-season… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close