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The mountain town of Ruidoso must rebuild again following a record-breaking flood and a year after devastating wildfires.

At least 120 people have been killed and 173 are still missing as Texas officials deflect questions over the state’s response ...

Flash floods in Texas and New Mexico have caused death and devastation. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso covers the aftermath with ...

Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood, New Mexico, remained under a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. Ruidoso road closure update The ...

Watch the terrifying moment a New Mexico home was swept away in raging floodwaters on July 8. Several people died in the ...

Over 120 people lost their lives in catastrophic flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, during the July Fourth holiday ...