Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood, New Mexico, remained under a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. The children's family was visiting from Fort Bliss A Fort Bliss soldier and his family were on approved leave visiting the RV campground when they were caught in the sudden flash flooding,

Two children from El Paso are among three people who died in raging flash floods that struck the mountain forest resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the town's mayor said.

In a span of 90 minutes Tuesday, torrential rainfall triggered record flooding as village officials were in the middle of a scheduled meeting.

For the second year in a row, the home of Quarter Horse racing's All-American Futurity has been hit by a major flood, and the conditions left by wildfires in nearby mountains leave the area susceptible for additional flooding in the future.

Flooding in Ruidoso has once again impacted Ruidoso Downs Race Track, resulting in another blow to the community which relies heavily on tourism. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn

Flash flooding hit a New Mexico town devastated by wildfires last year, washing away at least one home and causing gas leaks, city officials said Tuesday.

The flash flood emergency was declared about 3 p.m. on Tuesday by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.

Jockey, trainer reflect on dire conditions at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino during flash flood on Tuesday, July 8.