A south-central New Mexico resort town was hit by devastating flash flooding on July 8 as slow-moving storms moved over areas still reeling from burn scars left by wildfires last year
The flooding left people trapped in homes and prompted multiple water rescues in the Sierra Blanca mountain range.
The town is susceptible to mudslides and increased runoff following two large fires that scorched swathes of land.
The National Weather Service issued the flash flood emergency for Ruidoso at around 3 pm local time on July 8.
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, and the neighborhood of Hollywood remained under a flash flood warning until 7:15 pm according to the weather service.