For the second year in a row, the home of Quarter Horse racing's All-American Futurity has been hit by a major flood, and the conditions left by wildfires in nearby mountains leave the area susceptible for additional flooding in the future.

El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson expressed condolences following the Tuesday, July 8, flash flood in Ruidoso that killed three people, including two children from a Fort Bliss family.

In a span of 90 minutes Tuesday, torrential rainfall triggered record flooding as village officials were in the middle of a scheduled meeting.

Flash flooding hit a New Mexico town devastated by wildfires last year, washing away at least one home and causing gas leaks, city officials said Tuesday.

Jockey, trainer reflect on dire conditions at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino during flash flood on Tuesday, July 8.

The flash flood emergency was declared about 3 p.m. on Tuesday by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.

Officials in Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a press conference following the three deaths reported due to floods on Tuesday.

The owner of the Ruidoso Trading Post is staying strong, even after flooding buried millions of dollars worth of merchandise Tuesday.