Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins

The village of Ruidoso said in a statement that a man, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were swept away by floodwaters.

Wes Schenki, left and Neal Clawson work to shut off exposed water pipes in a cabin situated along the Rio Ruidoso Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025, in Ruidoso, N.M., after the town was hit with major flooding the day before. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: July 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM PDT

Ruidoso said a man, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were swept away by floodwaters.

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Originally Published: July 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM PDT

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