Ruidoso, New Mexico Flooding July 2025

Ruidoso, New Mexico – July 8, 2025 Flash Flood
On July 8, an intense monsoon deluge—3.5 inches of rain in just 90 minutes—swept through burn-scarred hillsides around Ruidoso, triggering catastrophic flash flooding of the Rio Ruidoso. The river crested at a record 20 feet, nearly 5 feet above the previous high. Tragically, three people—a man in his 40s–50s and two children (ages 4 and 7)—were swept downstream and killed. Emergency responders executed 50–85 swift-water rescues, and at least 200 homes were damaged or destroyed. A state of emergency was declared, shelters opened, and federal assistance was requested to help the community begin the long road to recovery.  Additional Details

Serve Source sent two Truckloads of water thanks to our partners at Niagara Cares.  Serve 6.8 is the closest partner organization who is working with the local church and community leaders.