RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Roads throughout a mountain village in southern New Mexico that was recently ravaged by wildfire were closed Tuesday as authorities tried to keep vehicles out of the path of rushing water.
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Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Roads throughout a mountain village in southern New Mexico that was recently ravaged by wildfire were closed Tuesday as authorities tried to keep vehicles out of the path of rushing water.
Officials in Ruidoso reported that several bridge crossings were closed as mud and debris-laden water could be seen rushing down creeks and across streets. “Please get to higher ground NOW!” the village announced on social media as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency. A mobile home park was evacuated, and village officials reported multiple natural gas leaks caused by the floodwaters.
Residents posted videos of the roiling water, saying they were unable to get home because of the flooding. Police cars blocked traffic, and concrete barriers were in place along some roads as the strong current carried debris downstream. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reporte.
