Ruidoso, New Mexico, faced devastating flash floods, sweeping away homes and stranding residents. Emergency crews performed 85 swift-water rescues as floodwaters submerged roads and entered homes. The Rio Ruidoso surged nearly 19 feet, prompting warnings for residents to seek higher ground. The area, vulnerable due to prior wildfires, experienced even higher floodwaters than last summer, impacting previously unaffected areas.
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