Flash flooding hit Ruidoso and caused widespread damage and claimed the lives for three people. As flash flooding began, KOAT viewer Jesus Figueroa filmed a wall of water flowing down the Rio Ruidoso as the flash flood began.

At least three people have died as a result of severe flash flooding that swept through a south-central New Mexico resort town on Tuesday afternoon. The devastating floods left people trapped in homes and prompted dozens of water rescues in Ruidoso, officials said.