The latest on the Ruidoso Floods

📌 Key Developments

1. New flash flooding in progress

   • Three swift-water rescues occurred Thursday afternoon, including a person trapped in a trailer, amid fresh floodwaters hitting the area 

   • A flash flood warning is active for Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs through Thursday afternoon, with reports of rapidly rising waters 

2. Affected areas & infrastructure impact

   • Cherokee Mobile Home Park remains flooded and inaccessible Additional highway closures are in effect due to debris and water on roads .

3. Fatalities & injuries

   • No new deaths have been reported with this latest round of flooding First responders completed three rescues; no additional injuries have been confirmed .

4. Weather conditions & warnings

   • The National Weather Service emphasizes the threat of rapid water rises, especially over burn scar areas Monsoonal storms remain persistent, sustaining the flooding threat .

5. Community response

   • Evacuation alerts and flash flood warnings continue; residents are urged to seek higher ground and avoid flooded zones .

   • Cleanup efforts remain ongoing as residents and responders work to restore safe conditions .

✅ What this means now

• Flooding is still active in parts of Ruidoso, especially in low-lying zones and burn scar drainages.

• Immediate danger remains, with multiple rescues and road closures still in place.

• Preparation and caution are essential—follow evacuation orders, avoid water-covered roads, and stay updated via local alerts.