In New Mexico, officials urged residents to seek higher ground Tuesday afternoon as the waters of the Rio Ruidoso rose nearly 19 feet (2.7 meters) in a matter of minutes amid heavy rainfall.

More: Things to do in Ruidoso: Where to stay, eat and play to have fun this summer This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Where is Ruidoso, New Mexico? Map of flooding, what to know ...

Ruidoso is located in southern New Mexico. The mountain village is located about a three-hour drive southeast of Albuquerque. On Thursday, residents shared videos on social media that showed walls ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — At least three people were missing in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding Tuesday that ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Three people have died in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding that was so intense an ...