From fires to floods: How the Ruidoso wildfires caused historic flooding; Beyond the Forecast

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In 2024 the Salt Burn and South Fork fires prompted a mass evacuation of the village of Ruidoso. Two out of the three exits were closed off as 30,000 vehicles left town. In this ...

More thunderstorms, heat on the horizon for New Mexico

Regular thunderstorms — and potential burn scar flooding — are predicted for New Mexico this week. Scattered thunderstorms that develop over the mountains and move over lower elevations will hover ...
Albuquerque Journal

Lawmakers tour fire and flood recovery sites in Ruidoso

Ordinance was 'about protecting the fire and EMS services for our community,' resident says ...
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Flash Flood Risk Threatens Texas and New Mexico with Heavy Rain Forecast

Western Texas and New Mexico face a flash flood warning today, following a forecast of "excessive rainfall" for Tuesday, June 2. Forecasts from the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) place a "slight" ...
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Flash flood warnings issued for New Mexico burn scar areas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued flash flood warnings for multiple burn scar areas in New Mexico. A flash flood warning is in effect Wednesday for the Hermits ...
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Animal Humane New Mexico finds home for dog rescued from Ruidoso floods

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – From a rough start to a bright future. A dog rescued from the deadly flooding that devastated Ruidoso last year has finally found her forever home. New Mexico organization sees ...