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Flash flooding prompts rescues in New Mexico mountain village

Another afternoon of heavy rainfall has prompted flash flooding in the southern New Mexico mountain village of Ruidoso

The Independent UK

When grief involves trauma − a social worker explains how to support survivors of the recent floods and other devastating losses

The July 4, 2025, floods in Kerr County, Texas, swept away children and entire families, leaving horror in their wake. Days later, flash floods struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people, including two young children.

The Conversation

New Mexico village rebuilds all over again after record-breaking flash flood kills 3

The mountain village of Ruidoso has returned to the grim rituals of rebuilding from flash flooding

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Historic rainfall leads to deadly flooding in New Mexico: a timeline of emergency alerts

The summer rainy season in New Mexico usually brings daily alerts about the potential for flooding around the arid state

The Independent UK

3 dead as flash flooding hits mountain village of Ruidoso in New Mexico, officials say

Officials say three people have died in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding that was so intense an entire house was swept downstream

The Independent UK

Video shows incredible moment whole house is swept down river in New Mexico

Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash flooding in and around the mountain resort village of Ruidoso on Tuesday

Evening Standard

New Mexico Flooding Update: Residents Urged to Seek Higher Ground — What's Behind America's Flash Flood Surge?

The floods in Ruidoso came just days after deadly flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people and left over 160 missing.

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New Mexico floods latest: Adult and two children confirmed dead as house swept away in flash floods

Emergency crews have so far carried out at least 85 swift water rescues after dramatic rise in Rio Ruidoso’s water levels brought on by torrential monsoon rains

The Independent UK

Flash flooding emergency in New Mexico triggers multiple rescues

‘Do NOT attempt to drive through the floodwaters. The current will carry away your vehicle!’ the National Weather Service says in warning

The Independent UK

New Mexico Has Some of the Nation’s Toughest Oil and Gas Regulations. Enforcing Them Is Another Matter.

With the EPA hamstrung by the Supreme Court and shaky state funding, New Mexico could face a future with reduced protections.

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Much of New Mexico is under flood watch after 100 rescued from waters over weekend

Weather forecasters in New Mexico are warning that much of the state faces two more days of elevated threats of dangerous flooding

The Independent UK

Ruidoso Wildfires: Search For Missing Continues, No Loss Of Life

Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, return after wildfires, with 8 missing and 2 confirmed dead. Search and rescue efforts continue.

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Ruidoso Wildfires: 2 Dead, 29 Missing, Massive Destruction Continues

Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, return to assess damage after wildfires, with two confirmed deaths and ongoing search efforts for missing individuals.

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Ruidoso Village Faces Devastation After Wildfires

Residents return to fire-hit Ruidoso, NM. Recovery efforts ongoing. President declares disaster, rain aids firefighting.

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The Independent UK

Team combs fire-ravaged New Mexico community for remains of the missing

Residents are returning to a fire-ravaged village in the mountains of southern New Mexico

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Ruidoso Residents Allowed To Return Home After Wildfires

Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, prepare to return after devastating wildfires. FBI offers reward for information on fire starters. Over 1,400 structures ...

The Independent UK

FBI seeks suspects in 2 New Mexico wildfires that killed 2 people, damaged hundreds of buildings

Full-time residents of Ruidoso will be allowed to return home Monday as federal authorities seek to prosecute whoever started a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings and homes

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FBI Offers Reward For Info On New Mexico Wildfires

Authorities offer reward for information on South Fork and Salt Fires in New Mexico, causing evacuations and destruction. President Biden declares disaster...

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The Independent UK

Rains help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico

Rainy conditions are helping firefighters gain ground on two wildfires in southern New Mexico that have killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee

The Independent UK

Escape from killer New Mexico wildfire was 'absolute sheer terror,’ says woman who fled the flames

With little warning, thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a pair of wildfires ballooned in a single afternoon

The Independent UK

Powerful storm transformed 'relatively flat' New Mexico village into 'large lake,' forecasters say

A powerful storm on Wednesday battered a tiny village in central New Mexico for several hours that caused severe flash flooding and trapped dozens of vehicles in fast-moving water

The Independent UK

Crews battle deadly New Mexico wildfires as clouds and flooding loom

Fire crews are bracing for flooding, lightning and cooling weather as they battle a pair of growing fires that have killed at least two people while tearing through an evacuated mountain village in southern New Mexico

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Ruidoso Area Braces For More Rainfall And Potential Flooding

Ruidoso faces flood risk and firefighting challenges as more rainfall is forecasted. Stay informed and prepared for evolving weather conditions.

International Business Times

Wildfires Ravage New Mexico And California, Forcing Thousands To Evacuate

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire have converged near Ruidoso, prompting the evacuation of its 7,800 residents. The fires have scorched over 20,000 acres and remain completely uncontained.

The Independent UK

Cooler temps and rain could help corral blazes that forced thousands to fee New Mexico village

Moist air from the Gulf of Mexico could bring some relief to firefighters battling a pair of wildfires in southern New Mexico

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