As residents and businesspeople in Ruidoso assess the damage caused by heavy and dangerous flooding, others can find ways to help. Here is what to know.

The severe flooding in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 8, impacted many businesses in the area. One of those affected included Tina’s Cafe, a restaurant located on Sudderth Drive. It serves items such as cinnamon rolls, taco salads and chicken fried steak.

An estimated 100 to 150 families and 200 to 400 homes have been impacted by historic flooding that swept through parts of Ruidoso Tuesday, according to the initial

Survivors of the Ruidoso, New Mexico flash flood recount the horrors of the events that left three people dead and a community recovery.

Ruidoso officials announced in a Thursday morning news conference that they fear more rain on Saturday may bring flooding to the area again. "The threat of rain is imminent," Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said.

Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Record-breaking flooding destroys homes, leaves 3 dead in Ruidoso – Recovery efforts have begun in the Village of Ruidoso after historic flooding. The devastating flood is responsible for killing three people.

Broken tree limbs, twisted metal, crumpled cars and muddy debris remained as crews worked to clear roads and culverts in the wake of Tuesday's flash flood that killed three people — including two children — and significantly damaged as many as 50 homes, with one home carried away entirely.

RUIDOSO — Devastating flash floods swept through Ruidoso and parts of Lincoln County Tuesday night after heavy rainfall struck burn scars from last year’s South Fork and Salt fires. The Rio Ruidoso surged to over 20 feet, destroying homes, roads, and key infrastructure.