Ruidoso Flooding: House swept away, racetrack covered in water
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 PM): The Village of Ruidoso is asking people with missing family, friends, or neighbors after today's floods to call 575-637-0398.
Update (6:18 PM): The flooding in Ruidoso has swept away a house, while images of Ruidoso Downs shows extreme flooding on the racetrack.
The flooding started Tuesday afternoon as the mountain village received more rain.
Officials say that the Ruidoso Community Center, located at 501 Sudderth, is open for anyone wanting temporary refuge.
Update (5:42 PM): We are getting new images of the flooding in Ruidoso. The waters are ripping through the village. Officials urge everyone to seek out high ground.
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The US National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ruidoso. Images coming into our newsroom show high levels of floodwaters rushing through town.
"Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing flooding or seeking higher ground," village officials stated on social media. "Severe debris flows are also possible across roadways. If you encounter water over the road, remember to TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN."
The village is providing the following updates on what areas are closing due to the flooding:
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:35 PM
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:31 PM
- Sudderth will be closed at Robin, Carrizo, and Hickory until water recedes
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:30 PM
- Paradise Canyon is closed.
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:21 PM
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:18 PM
- Country Club is closed from Sudderth to North
- Cedar Creek is closed at Mechem
- Cree Meadows is closed from Metz to Wiley
- Alpine Village at Mechem is closed
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:15 PM
- Main Road into Upper Canyon is closed at the traffic circle
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 3:05 PM
- Mechem is closed in both directions at Brady Canyon
- Eagle Bridge is closed due to debris over the bridge
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 2:45 PM
- The flood gates at Gavilan Canyon Bridge are being closed. Gavilan Canyon from Meander to Sutton is closed.
Officials say that the Ruidoso Community Center, located at 501 Sudderth, is open for anyone wanting temporary refuge.
