The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from last summer's wild fires.

The mother and father of the two children who were killed in the Ruidoso flash flood on Tuesday, July 8, are recovering after they sustained serious injuries during the

The parents of the two children killed in the Ruidoso flooding last week are now recovering from their injuries. According to a Gofundme page set up on behalf of the family, Stephanie Trotter, the mother,

Another round of monsoon weather is expected hit the state in the coming days, bringing with it the threat of flash flooding. “It just takes one storm to produce good flash flooding, especially along burn scars,

The National Weather Service has issued new flood alerts on Monday, to run through 9 p.m., as more rain falls on the South Fork fire burn scar.

Jesus Segura had just begun his shift in the kitchen of the Kokopelli Country Club on Tuesday when a crowd entered the restaurant to take shelter from the

A Flash Flood Emergency is in effect for Ruidoso, New Mexico, as rapid rainfall rates cause flooding in burn scars from the South Fork Fire.

Catastrophic flash flooding struck the Ruidoso, New Mexico area Tuesday night, washing away homes and businesses and causing significant damage to Ruidoso Downs. Several feet of water submerged the track and backside area with social media videos showing people and horses alike trying to escape through the torrent.

Officials say that upwards of 50 homes were damaged by Tuesday's flooding. Emergency crews are working to clear debris.

Footage from a camera operated by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a timelapse of just how fast New Mexico's Rio Ruidoso rose, causing flash flooding.

In recent weeks, destructive and deadly flash floods have hit several parts of the country, including the Mountain West. A New York Times analysis found the National Weather Service has vacant senior leadership positions at many offices overseeing areas vulnerable to flash floods.