Ruidoso, New Mexico and flash flood
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Here's where to donate for New Mexico flood: Drop-off, pick-up location details in RuidosoAs residents and businesspeople in Ruidoso assess the damage caused by heavy and dangerous flooding, others can find ways to help. Here is what to know.
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.
It marks the second straight year that the All American races have been moved from their home at Ruidoso Downs in Ruidoso, N.M. The racetrack and property suffered significant damage from the flooding event that occurred on Tuesday, July 8, which has made the current racing season impossible to continue.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Rep. Gabe Vasquez will hold a press conference following the Ruidoso deadly floods on Thursday morning.
The Casey Donahue concert scheduled for July 26 will continue at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack as scheduled. The annual Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame Banquet will be held in the Turf Club at Ruidoso Downs on Aug. 7th. Other events that were on the racing calendar for the Ruidoso Downs racing season are to be determined.
The resort village of Ruidoso was under a flash flood emergency as slow-moving storms left people trapped in homes and prompted water rescues.
Officials in Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a press conference following the three deaths reported due to floods on Tuesday.