RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — It’s been two years since wildfires scorched areas surrounding the Village of Ruidoso high in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Just a year ago this week, heavy rains on those burned areas sent runoff rushing down the Rio Ruidoso — causing deadly flash flooding. Three people died, including two children. Flooding also
Continue Reading RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — It’s been two years since wildfires scorched areas surrounding the Village of Ruidoso high in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Just a year ago this week, heavy rains on those burned areas sent runoff rushing down the Rio Ruidoso — causing deadly flash flooding. Three people died, including two children. Flooding also
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau used DNA testing to track down the man accused of burglarizing Johnston Jewelry during the 2024 Ruidoso wildfires. Ruidoso Downs resident Uziah Alaniz, 25, is charged with Aggravated Burglary (Deadly Weapon), Possession of Burglary Tools, Larceny (over $20,000), Tampering with Evidence, and
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Update (3:58 PM): Ruidoso residents are posting videos and images of the flooding that is happening right now on social media. The images show heavy flooding tearing through areas in and around the mountain village. Ruidoso remains under a Flash Flood Warning put in place by the National Weather Service. RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) —
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso says the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Blue 2, South Fork, and McBride burn scars. “Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Rio Bonito, Eagle Creek, Cedar Creek and Rio Ruidoso drainages and potentially downstream along the Rio
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service has issued another Flash Flood Warning for the Ruidoso area. The warning is in effect until 3:30 PM, according to a Facebook post by the Village of Ruidoso. “This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area
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Update: Videos are coming in of the flooding currently happening in Ruidoso. The Village of Ruidoso also says that “multiple areas are currently reporting water outages. Public Works is aware.” RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for the South Fork burn scar in south-central Lincoln County. The
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Update (10:00 PM): An ABC-7 crew spent the day in Ruidoso to cover the flooding. Our crew spoke to residents who witnessed the worst of the flooding. “It was scary, it was scary,” said Lindsey Tharpe, who recorded a video of her neighbor’s house floating away behind her backyard along Cedar Creek in Ruidoso. “It
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The federal government issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the New Mexico communities damaged by flooding. The State of New Mexico announced the news today. The move unlocks federal funds for response and recovery efforts in Ruidoso and Lincoln County. Apply for disaster assistance online at disasterassistance.gov, through the FEMA
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Ruidoso and communities in Central Texas continue to deal with flooding rains while trying to recover from past flooding, what is being done to help with the recovery while also trying to lessen the danger and damage from future flooding events? That’s the focus of this week’s ABC-7 Xtra
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials are warning of flash flooding in the Friedenbloom, Ruidoso Downs and the Glencoe areas. Crews have already carried out two water rescues in the Ruidoso area today. “Move to higher ground immediately! Do not delay gathering belongings or try to protect your home,” the Lincoln County Fire Service posted
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Rescue crews saved a dump truck driver from high water in Ruidoso this morning. A village spokesperson says that dump truck got stuck in high water in a low-lying part of the Sleepy Hollow area. The rescue crew walked in an saved the man from inside of the dump truck.
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The parents of the two children killed in the Ruidoso flooding last week are now recovering from their injuries. According to a Gofundme page set up on behalf of the family, Stephanie Trotter, the mother, was released from the hospital a few days ago. She lost her 4-year-old daughter and
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MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe is alerting the public to a Flooding Alert for the Tularosa Canyon as heavy rainfall continues in the area. “We urge all community members to please stay out of the Tularosa Canyon area at this time,” the tribe posted on social media today. “Your safety is
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Heavy flooding caused massive damage in the Village of Ruidoso, killing three. Some are rebuilding in areas that were damaged, even as the community braces for more potential flooding – while still coming together to help neighbors in need. The devastation can still be seen near the Rio Ruidoso where flood
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RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – Because of flooding caused by a monsoon storm and the burn scars in this region of New Mexico, the historic Ruidoso Downs horse-racing track has been shut down. “I heard the roar of water and it kept raining, with lighting, and I looked with the binoculars, I knew it was water,
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Update (8:30 PM): Per the Village of Ruidoso’s Facebook, there is Spanish-speaking assistance for those affected by the floods. You can get help by calling (505) 765-7604 or (928) 276-8184. Update (8:15 PM): The Village of Ruidoso’s Mayor is giving an update on the floods right now. You can listen to it here. Update (8:00
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Village of Ruidoso Councilmembers are requesting an Emergency Declaration. This comes as the village deals with heavy flooding. The councilmembers voted to approve the measure requesting the declaration at a meeting last night. Officials say the request will be sent to the Governor’s Office. The mayor says his team has
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Businesses in Ruidoso are trying to clean up after floodwaters swept through the village the last few days. We sent ABC-7’s Andrew Polk to talk with business owners as they deal with the mess left behind. Watch the video above to see more images of the aftermath.
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SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — We’re tracking the multiple wild fires fires blazing all across southern New Mexico, including a new fire that’s popped up. Follow along with this page for updates on the fires. Skyline Fire The Skyline fire started this past weekend around three miles south of Tinnie, New Mexico in Lincoln County.
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Several cars have been swept away in Ruidoso as the mountain village deals with flooding. Courtesy: Ruidoso News Ruidoso News captured live images of the flooding in real time. The videos show emergency crews trying to corral cars as they float down the flooded street. One video shows a sedan
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces is deploying its Swiftwater Rescue Team to Ruidoso. The village is anticipating monsoon rains and potentially heavy runoff in flood-prone areas. The fire department sent out the team three times in 2024, following extreme flooding in the mountainous area. Right now, LCFD is deploying battalion chief/paramedic Jeremiah
Continue Reading Update (5:46 PM): There are four wildfires burning in southern New Mexico at the moment: the Buck Fire, the Trout Fire, the 7 Springs Fire, and the Pinon Draw Fire. ABC-7 is actively tracking and reporting on all four wildfires. Watch our reporting above to see images and maps of the various wildfires. RUIDOSO, New
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ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and spent the anniversary of the fires in Ruidoso doing special reports that can be found HERE. RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) –After thousands of acres of land were scorched in and around Ruidoso with a fire that began one year ago today (June
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SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Trout Fire is now burning 38,682 acres north of Silver City. Officials say that the fire is currently 0% contained. Update (June 17, 2025): The New Mexico Department of Transportation issued the following closure notices in the area surrounding the Trout Fire. The fire is burning in the
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MESCALERO, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) – ABC-7 brought you breaking news in our 10 p.m. show after an evacuation notice was issued to some residents on the Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso. ABC-7’s Paul Cicala reported from the Mescalero Apache Community Center on the smoke in the region as precautions are in place to protect people
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Update (8:22 PM): Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue says that an evacuation order has been issued for the reservation residents living in Nogal Canyon. MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 7 Springs Fire is burning on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Officials say the fire is currently approximately 200 acres. The Cloudcroft Fire Department posted about the
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — One year ago today, hundreds of homes and buildings could be seen smoldering after the South Fork Fire began its path of destruction. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report live in the 4, 5 & 6
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) –ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report tonight live in the 4, 5 & 6 p.m. newscasts & as the popular tourist town continues its recovery. “We’re all in trouble,” said Ruidoso resident Michael Free in June of
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ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report tonight live in the 4, 5 & 6 p.m. newscasts & as the popular tourist town continues its recovery. He’ll also have an in-depth report from Ruidoso on ABC-7 at 10 p.m. RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) —
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