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 Village of Ruidoso is recovering from a historic and catastrophic flash flood event that happened on July 8, 2025. The flash flood hit in the mid-afternoon after heavy rains fell over wildfire burn scars near Ruidoso.

The town's mayor reports that severe floodwaters "washed out" the racing surface, and social media videos show loose horses in the water

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.

El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson expressed condolences following the Tuesday, July 8, flash flood in Ruidoso that killed three people, including two children from a Fort Bliss family.

The flash flood emergency was triggered at 3 p.m. in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8. Swift water teams were out conducting rescues, officials said.

Flash flooding hit a New Mexico town devastated by wildfires last year, washing away at least one home and causing gas leaks, city officials said Tuesday.

Ruidoso was hit hard by flash flooding on Tuesday, July 8. A home washed away in the Ruidoso area and swift-moving creeks were full of debris after a strong storm hit Ruidoso around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services said they conducted “several” swift-water rescues and rescues