Fort Bliss, flash flood and Ruidoso
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New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez and the state’s Department of Justice are warning Ruidoso residents who were affected by the flash floods about potential
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Boil water advisories have been issued for parts of the Ruidoso area where flooding caused damage and disruptions to drinking water systems.
"The main reason was the South Fork Fire last year that burned directly west of Ruidoso," Grzywacz said. "The soil wasn't able to absorb any of the rainfall, and it runs right down into Ruidoso. Normally, if you had that vegetation still there, it could absorb it. For the Ruidoso monsoon season, it was above average rain but not record rainfall."
Arnold Duke watched as his jewelry store Ruidoso Trading Post was washed away by the floodwaters that devastated his community on Tuesday.
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The office of the U.S. Attorney for New Mexico issued a letter warning people about disaster fraud after deadly flooding in Ruidoso.
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Paulick Report on MSNIn Wake Of Ruidoso Flood, Albuquerque Downs To Host All American Day, Trial RacesIn Wake Of Ruidoso Flood, Albuquerque Downs To Host All American Day, Trial Races originally appeared on Paulick Report. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs in Albuquerque, N.M., on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced Thursday.
Officials say that upwards of 50 homes were damaged by Tuesday's flooding. Emergency crews are working to clear debris.
The village of Ruidoso is in the hearts of many tourists as it deals with flooding and its aftermath. What to know about what is closed or open.
The severe flooding in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8, impacted many businesses in the area. One of those affected included Tina’s Cafe, a restaurant located on Sudderth Drive. It serves items such as cinnamon rolls, taco salads and chicken fried steak.
A second prominent attorney has pleaded guilty to a federal extortion charge in paying off an Albuquerque police officer in 2023 to help get a client’s drunken driving case dismissed. PLUS, at least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso,