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New Mexico, Ruidoso and floods

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New Mexico flooding: Governor says disaster ‘unfathomable’ as more damage found
The loss of three lives to flash flooding in the mountain village of Ruidoso is “unfathomable and unfair,” New Mexico’s governor said Thursday, as

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New Mexico, flash flooding

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New Mexico village rebuilds all over again after record-breaking flash flood kills 3
The mountain village of Ruidoso has returned to the grim rituals of rebuilding from flash flooding. Crews are working to clear twisted metal, broken trees and muddy debris from streets and homes days after monsoon rains triggered a deadly flash flood in southern New Mexico.

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Terrifying moment a New Mexico house is swept away by flash floods
Flash flood hits New Mexico mountain town, leaving at least 3 dead

Fort Bliss soldier’s children die in Ruidoso flood

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Fort Bliss family caught in Ruidoso flood. 2 children dead, parents injured: Live updates
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood, New Mexico, remained under a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson expressed condolences following the Tuesday, July 8, flash flood in Ruidoso that killed three people,

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Family recounts parents' efforts to save children in Ruidoso flooding. GoFundMe launched
Fort Bliss soldier’s children die in Ruidoso flood; parents hospitalized
Ruidoso mayor discourages visitors to visit, explains why outdoor alerts not activated
Officials in Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a press conference following the three deaths reported due to floods on Tuesday.
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‘The threat of rain is imminent’: Ruidoso officials fear more flooding Saturday
Ruidoso officials announced in a Thursday morning news conference that they fear more rain on Saturday may bring flooding to ...
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Here's where to donate for New Mexico flood: Drop-off, pick-up location details in Ruidoso
As residents and businesspeople in Ruidoso assess the damage caused by heavy and dangerous flooding, others can find ways to ...
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As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey the aftermath of a deadly New Mexico flood
Officials in southern New Mexico say the number of homes destroyed and damaged by a deadly flash flood will only rise as ...
Ruidoso Downs moves upcoming All American races to Albuquerque
It marks the second straight year that the All American races have been moved from their home at Ruidoso Downs. The race ...
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WATCH: Governor, mayor, US representatives address Ruidoso recovery
Two days after flooding devastated Ruidoso, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Mayor Lynn Crawford and federal leaders ...
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New Mexico urging Ruidoso residents to apply for unemployment benefits if affected by floods
People across Ruidoso whose jobs have been affected by the floods are urged to apply for standard unemployment benefits. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is supervising the ...
Children cling to ceiling fan as Ruidoso, NM flooding destroys RV park, family home
Survivors of the Ruidoso, New Mexico flash flood recount the horrors of the events that left three people dead and a ...