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Vehicles were trapped and roads were waterlogged in Riodoso, New Mexico, during flash floods on June 23, 2025.
Heavy rain in the Salt and South Fork burn scar in Ruidoso caused rushing water to sweep away cars and flood homes over the weekend. On Monday, more flooding came, specifically in the Salt Fire burn scar. Late Monday night, the New Mexico National Guard arrived at the Ruidoso Emergency Management Center as the village prepares for more flooding. Families shoveled out debris from under their homes after flooding impacted the Cherokee Mobile Home Park. Some even piled up sandbags, in preparation for Tuesday's rain.

There were three swift water rescues involving two people and one dog. Cars were left stranded as the water rushed in. Officials said Ruidoso received 1.83 inches of rain, and the storm lasted about an hour.

In anticipation of flooding predicted to begin as early as 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the village plans to have equipment already staged in vulnerable areas to help keep the roads clear. They believe Tuesday's rain will fall on the South Fork burn scar, with even heavier rain possible.