US EditionWatch as Wall of Water Moves Through as Flash Flood Begins in Ruidoso, New Mexico
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO, JUL 10 – At least three people died and 50-60 swift-water rescues were conducted after torrential rains caused a flash flood worsened by wildfire burn scars and drainage issues.
- A sudden flash flood struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday, killing three people and damaging over 200 homes amid intense monsoon rains.
- The flood followed last summer's wildfires and flooding and was caused by rain hitting burn scar areas, causing the Rio Ruidoso to rise over 20 feet.
- Local emergency crews performed 65 swift water rescues including aerial ones by the National Guard, while families like RV park owner Fulcher's suffered tragic losses.
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized an emergency declaration this evening to swiftly mobilize federal teams and resources, emphasizing that immediate action is necessary to address the crisis.
- Recovery operations are underway with clean water and shelter provided, financial aid is being sought, and officials warn more rain is expected, urging continued vigilance.
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The Political InsiderAt Least 200 Homes Damaged in New Mexico Floods
Officials in New Mexico announced on July 9 that at least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in Ruidoso a day earlier, and local emergency managers warned that the number could more than double as surveys continue. “Things have changed,” Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford told reporters in an update on July 10. “There was a lot more damage than what we had assumed and what we thought in the beginning. … We’ve had to take a step back to …
200 Homes Damaged in Ruidoso Floods; Officials Warn Damage Could Double
At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more neighborhoods. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the officials who took an aerial tour of Ruidoso and the surrounding area as they looked to bolster their case for more federal assistance for the community, which has been battered over the past ye…
Brother, sister killed; parents injured in Ruidoso flooding identified
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A brother and sister, who were killed in the Ruidoso flash flood, were identified by family members on Thursday, July 10. Children who died in Ruidoso flooding ID’d as Fort Bliss family The siblings, 7-year-old Sebastian Rowan and 4-year-old Charlotte Emery Trotter, were identified as the victims who died as a result of the flash flooding that occurred on Tuesday, July 8, in Ruidoso. Sebastian Rowan and Charlotte E…
Noisy, NM—The family of two children who died in the devastating floods in Noisy has launched a fundraising campaign to cover medical and funeral expenses, while surviving parents recover from serious injuries in a Texas hospital. Charlotte and Sebastian Trotter, aged 4 and 7, respectively, lost their lives on July 8 when torrential waters razed the village of Noisy and reached the Riverview Roller House Park. Minors and their parents, Sebastian…
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The Mercury newsDeadly New Mexico floods damage at least 200 homes
By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan and Roberto E. Rosales | Associated Press RUIDOSO, N.M. — At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more neighborhoods. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the officials who took an aerial tour of Ruidoso and the surrounding area as they looked to bolster their…
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