Location: Distance to Ruidoso: Impact to Ruidoso: Ruidoso is open and is largely unaffected. Ruidoso Downs Racing Resumes Saturday, August 2nd Race Track Reopening Culminates with 5 stakes races on Sunday, August 3rd See News Release from Monday, July 28th 4:45 PM See News Release from Lincoln National Forest from Tuesday, July 29th 1:00 PM While the flooding of the Rio Ruidoso through the center of the Village of Ruidoso on July 26/27th created havoc with businesses along the river and stranded vacationers in remote campgrounds, most of the Ruidoso, New Mexico resort community was left a bit soggy, but undamaged and open for business.
The majority of the damage took place along low-lying areas of the
Town is open and is largely unaffected with 95% of Ruidoso having no obvious impact from the heavy rain. The flooding has some area bridges and roads closed but the areas NOT located on the river are largely unaffected.
The Ruidoso Downs Race Track received heavy flooding but damage is repairable and racing resumed on Saturday, August 2nd. Most area lodges, cabins and hotels are open for business as usual.
Lincoln National Forest officials have closed a few areas of the Smokey Bear Ranger District, due to flood related damage and associated hazards. This includes areas that are north of U.S 70 and west of NM State Highways 48 and 37. There is one localized road closure, Forest Road 9038D north of NM State 380, in the general vicinity of lower Salazar Canyon. There will be an exception to this closure area, the Cedar Creek area where developed Forest Service recreation facilities will remain open, namely the Fitness Trail, Cedar Creek Picnic Area and Pavilion, and Sam Tobias Group Campgrounds 1, 2, and 3. The remaining portion of the Smokey Bear Ranger District that are general north of State Highway 380 and east of Ruidoso will remain open. Some area bridges are closed so there may be short detours. Impact will be minimal in most areas.
To view the Ruidoso Web Cam located in Midtown please visit http://ruidoso.net/cam/ Photos by Doug McAlister Disaster Relief Efforts for Ruidoso, by Ken Spraberry (Note: The video reflects low area along the Rio Ruidoso - NOT the Village itself)
Tuesday July 29, 2008 Ruidoso is open and is largely unaffected. See News Release from Monday, July 28th 4:45 PM See News Release from Lincoln National Forest from Tuesday, July 29th 1:00 PM While the flooding of the Rio Ruidoso through the center of the Village of Ruidoso last weekend created havoc with businesses along the river and stranded vacationers in remote campgrounds, most of the Ruidoso, New Mexico resort community was left a bit soggy, but undamaged and open for business.
The majority of the damage took place along low-lying areas of the
Town is open and is largely unaffected with 95% of Ruidoso having no obvious impact from the heavy rain. The flooding has some area bridges and roads closed but the areas NOT located on the river are largely unaffected.
The Ruidoso Downs Race Track received heavy flooding and is currently closed. Track officials have announced that the track will be reopened by Saturday.
Most area lodges, cabins and hotels are open for business as usual. However, if you are planning a trip to Ruidoso this week please contact the lodging establishment to confirm your reservation.
Some area bridges are closed so there may be short detours. Impact will be minimal in most areas.
To view the Ruidoso Web Cam located in Midtown please visit http://ruidoso.net/cam/
Monday July 28, 2008 See News Release from Monday, July 28th 4:45 PM
Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Dolly has caused flooding and forced evacuations of about 500 residents and tourists from homes, campgrounds and RV parks on Sunday. Over 6 inches of rain fell Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Rio Ruidoso went over its banks about midnight.
Town is open and is largely unaffected. 95% of Ruidoso has no obvious impact from the heavy rain. Several low areas along the Rio Ruidoso experienced significant flooding. Part of the extreme
The Ruidoso Downs Race Track received heavy flooding and is currently closed. Updates from the track indicates that they are optimistic that they will reopen by next week with strong assurance that it will be no later than the following weekend.
Most area lodges, cabins and hotels are open for business as usual. However, if you are planning a trip to Ruidoso this week please contact the lodging establishment to confirm your reservation.
Some area bridges are closed so there may be short detours. Impact will be minimal in most areas.
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