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The village of Ruidoso is located in the southern part of New Mexico and is a noted vacation spot boasting camping and recreation amid its expansive forest landscape. World Population Review notes the village rose to a total of 7,600 in 2025. That was a decrease of the population by less than 1% in recent years.
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Powder on MSNNew Mexico Mountain Town Rocked by Historic FloodsSandbags protect a building in Ruidoso, New Mexico after floods swept through town in July of 2024. This week's floods rose significantly higher. Photo: The Washington Post
New Mexico's governor said Thursday the state has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities in the Ruidoso area. “This federal declaration is a critical first step,
There will be no more horse races at Ruidoso Downs for 2025, after flood waters ravaged the race track for the second year in a row.
La Salsa Kitchen in Ruidoso is one of several businesses that was affected by the flooding this week. Find out more.
The summer rainy season in New Mexico usually brings daily alerts about the potential for flooding around the arid state.