As Ruidoso weathers the storm after a historic flash flood raised the namesake river's crest to 20 feet on Tuesday afternoon, National Weather Service officials say there may be more to come as monsoon season continues.

The flash flood emergency was triggered at 3 p.m. in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8. Swift water teams were out conducting rescues, officials said.

The Village of Ruidoso knows the catastrophes they could face when it rains in the massive burn scar areas. The village has been preparing for monsoon season with emergency

Heavy rain and hail in the Ruidoso area have contributed to flood waters and a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque on July 7 at 7:25 p.m., expiring at 8 p.

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.

The Governor of New Mexico has signed an emergency declaration asking help from the federal government for help as Ruidoso deals with flooding.

New Mexico's National Weather Service forecast offices are facing a significant drop in staffing amid a summer monsoon season that has spawned tragedies like the flooding that claimed the lives