Rio Ruidoso Flood Information

FLOOD UPDATE: July 13, 2021

Get the latest information and updates on the July 6 Rio Ruidoso flooding. This story will be updated as we receive more information.

Village officials held a Community Debriefing on Monday, July 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss the flood and answer any questions from the community. For those who couldn’t attend, a replay of the meeting is available on the Village of Ruidoso YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/d6Y5rHWS54o

The Village of Ruidoso Streets Department and contractors are working diligently on McDaniel's Bridge and aim to have it open for residents by late Friday barring any unforeseen complications. All other bridges in the Village are open. Crews continue to work throughout the Village to assess, repair, and mitigate damage from Tuesday's flash flood.

The Emergency Operations Center has been calling homeowners and second homeowners in the impacted area along the river throughout the Village. If you have not been contacted, please contact Yvonne at the Village of Ruidoso at 575-937-7785. We will add your name to a list that is being circulated to homeowners that are in need of assistance.

If you have not signed up for the emergency notification system, please register at CallMeRuidoso.com. It is not an automatic system, residents must sign up.

Village officials will hold a Community Debriefing on Monday night at 6 p.m. to discuss the flood and answer any questions from the community. Zoom information to be provided.

The Village of Ruidoso has issued a wastewater release advisory for the Rio Ruidoso area, downstream of Martin Road in the Upper Canyon. More information can be found on our website: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/.../wastewater-release-advisory

The Village has not received any additional rain which has helped the clean-up efforts. As residents begin to clean up their property, we'd ask that you place any silt or debris on the side of the road for crews to pick up.

Sandbags are available for any resident or business. Over 500+ sandbags have been picked up from Fire Station #1. Bags, materials, and shovels are provided but Village personnel is not able to fill or haul bags.

Rain is in the forecast this weekend, please seek high ground if you see rising waters and avoid the areas currently impacted by the flooding.

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