US EditionRuidoso Prepares for Flash Flooding Near Burn Scars
- On June 23, 2025, heavy monsoon rains caused flash flooding in the vicinity of Ruidoso, New Mexico, particularly affecting the terrain scarred by the Salt Burn fire.
- The flooding followed a wildfire last June that created burn scars, increasing the risk of severe runoff and channel overtopping, prompting warnings for potential catastrophic flooding this week.
- Emergency responders carried out several swift water rescue operations at a hotel and a mobile home community near Hollywood, while flooding forced the closure of U.S. Highway 70 at Ruidoso Downs.
- Rainfall totals ranged from 25 to 50 millimeters in less than an hour, with local amounts possibly reaching 127 millimeters, and Mayor Lynn Crawford stated, "It handled the flow" and declared, "So we're ready."
- Authorities maintain flood watches through June 25 for central and eastern New Mexico and advise residents to stay alert and use official emergency systems as the flood risk remains high near burn scars.
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Ruidoso prepares for flash flooding near burn scars
Ruidoso prepares for flash flooding near burn scars 6 p.m.The potential for catastrophic flash flooding exists early this week, including Tuesday night across recent burn scars. RUIDOSO, N.M. – The potential for catastrophic flash flooding exists early this week, including Tuesday night across recent burn scars. This includes the Ruidoso area burns scars and the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar. Severe flooding and even evacuations could hap…
Ruidoso braces for more burn scar flooding as monsoon rains move into New Mexico
Heavy rain in the Salt and South Fork burn scar in Ruidoso caused rushing water to sweep away cars and flood homes over the weekend. On Monday, more flooding came, specifically in the Salt Fire burn scar. Late Monday night, the New Mexico National Guard arrived at the Ruidoso Emergency Management Center as the village prepares for more flooding. Families shoveled out debris from under their homes after flooding impacted the Cherokee Mobile Home …
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