RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — 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 surveys revealed more extensive damage to homes than initially thought.

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RUIDOSO – Days after the most destructive flood in Ruidoso’s history, New Mexico’s U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan were given a tour of the worst-affected areas, from the Upper Canyon to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

Officials say that upwards of 50 homes were damaged by Tuesday's flooding. Emergency crews are working to clear debris.

The scenes at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino, a mountain site steeped in legend, turned grim last week as another flash flood poured over the infield and into some of the barns. For many, the images circulating online of prestigious racehorses being evacuated from stables in deep water and a disfigured track evoked feelings of déjà vu: The track had only recently recovered

RUIDOSO – Flooding from rains along the burn scars of last year’s South Fork and Salt fires caused major damage and destruction along the Ruidoso River Tuesday, washing away homes, trapping people in structures, and flooding Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was in Ruidoso on Thursday, July 10, 2025, where she reported federal funding will be coming.

There will be no more horse races at Ruidoso Downs for 2025, after flood waters ravaged the race track for the second year in a row.

Days after a historic flash flood hit parts of Ruidoso, flooding is possible once again over the weekend. A flood watch has been issued for Ruidoso and the Sacramento Mountains through Saturday night.