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Why the 2024 Ruidoso wildfires made New Mexico vulnerable to catastrophic flooding
"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."
Where is Ruidoso, New Mexico? What to know about the village and New Mexico flooding map
The village of Ruidoso is located in the southern part of New Mexico and is a noted vacation spot boasting camping and recreation amid its expansive forest landscape. World Population Review notes the village rose to a total of 7,600 in 2025. That was a decrease of the population by less than 1% in recent years.
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At least three people have died as a result of severe flash flooding that swept through a south-central New Mexico resort ...
President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for New Mexico after flash floods tore through a mountain ...
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Heavy rain and flash floods caused five water rescues and multiple evacuations in southeastern New Mexico, less than a month ...
What to know about deadly flooding in New Mexico Flash flooding from torrential rain hit Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing at least three people and prompting dozens of rescues, officials said. A ...
In New Mexico, officials urged residents to seek higher ground Tuesday afternoon as the waters of the Rio Ruidoso rose nearly 19 feet (2.7 meters) in a matter of minutes amid heavy rainfall.
A new fundraising campaign is underway to help flood victims in Ruidoso. The United Family launched a statewide ...
Parts of the Village of Ruidoso is under a National Weather Service Flood Watch from Noon until 8 PM today. The areas in the South Fork, Salt, McBride, and Blue-2 burn scars are under the watch. Those ...
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Ruidoso urging residents to apply for FEMA assistance<a ...
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