The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from last summer's wild fires.

Flash flooding hit Ruidoso, New Mexico, and caused widespread damage and claimed the lives for three people. As flash flooding began, Jesus Figueroa, a viewer of sister station KOAT, filmed a wall of water flowing down the Rio Ruidoso as the flash flood began.

At least three people have died as a result of severe flash flooding that swept through a south-central New Mexico resort town on Tuesday afternoon. The devastating floods left people trapped in homes and prompted dozens of water rescues in Ruidoso, officials said.