Monsoon floods devastate Ruidoso New Mexico area
Ruidoso faces flash flooding after a monsoon rainstorm swept through Tuesday. Three people died and dozens of homes were damaged as the Rio Ruidoso rose over 20 feet, washing through Riverside RV Park and nearby properties. Emergency crews conducted swift water rescues, roads remain closed, and officials urge residents to seek higher ground as the town rebuilds after wildfire and floods.
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Ruidoso
N.M
New Mexico
Rio Ruidoso
el Paso
Texas
Fort Bliss
Lynn Crawford
Barn Scar
Riverside RV Park
Barbara Arthur
Arthur
National Weather Service
South Fork Burn
Crawford
Eric Quellar
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Ruidoso Downs
Texas floods rescue stories emerge as search continues
In Kerr County after a July Fourth wall of water, officers and volunteers rescued dozens stranded on roofs and trees. More than 160 people are missing and at least 118 died as crews roped, used backhoes, air boats, and dogs to comb rubble along the Guadalupe River. Governor Abbott urged funding for flood warnings and relief while officials face questions about warnings and preparedness.
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Hunt
Texas
Kerrville
Jonathan Lamb
Hill Country
U.S
Colorado
Big Thompson Canyon
Bob Henson
Yale
Guadalupe River
Greg Abbott
Kerr County
Larry Leitha
Abbott
Raymond Howard
Ingram
Mystic
Associated Press
Shannon Ament
Donald Trump
Enchanted Fountain Frolic and Pool Party Palooza Soon
Two Party in the Parks events remain this summer. Enchanted Fountain Frolic at Ray Mellert Park July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon features a splash pad nature scavenger hunt crafts and free caricatures. Pool Party Palooza at Memorial Pool July 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. is a 90s themed night with a DJ. advance registration at tinyurl.com/4wne9zh9.
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Ray Mellert Park
N. Huntington St
Memorial Pool
E. Homestead St
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Zoning Dispute Leads to Liaison Change in Lafayette Township
Peroli resigns as zoning liaison after clashing with trustees Ty Fullerton and Chris O Neil over zoning direction. He cites conflicting messages and a lack of guidance, noting a recent nuisance property cleanup example. Fullerton becomes zoning liaison, Peroli shifts to fire department liaison.
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Peroli
Ty Fullerton
Chris O’neil
Opin
O’neil
Hunter Drive
Zoning Commission
BIA
Zoning Secre
Lafayette Township
Sherri Meinke
Fullerton
Meinke
Fire Department
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The
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Albuquerque
Shoemake
National Guard
Danielle Silva
New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Sara Crawford
Gazette
Turtle World of
Medina
Huffman Park
Scrawford
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