Mayor Lynn Crawford said hearts are broken over the lives lost and stomachs are in knots as residents begin to take stock of the damage.

The village of Ruidoso is dealing with the aftermath of historic flash flooding that killed three people, including two young children, and damaged or destroyed numerous homes. Videos from Tuesday afternoon show the rapid influx of water and the devastation left behind,

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from last summer's wild fires.