Where is Ruidoso, New Mexico? What to know about the village and New Mexico flooding map
The floods on Tuesday, July 8, not only washed out several roads but also caused the river to crest at a record 20 feet. That was five feet higher than the last record flood in Ruidoso.
New Mexico flooding map
The most recent New Mexico Live Tracker Maps from eight hours ago indicated the most impacted areas as a result of the record rainfall.
Where is Ruidoso?
The village of Ruidoso is located in the southern part of New Mexico and is a noted vacation spot boasting camping and recreation amid its expansive forest landscape.
World Population Review notes the village rose to a total of 7,600 in 2025. That was a decrease of the population by less than 1% in recent years.
Situated in Lincoln County, Ruidoso is located 191 miles from Santa Fe, 117 miles from Las Cruces, 183 miles from Albuquerque, 145 miles from Sunland Park, and 138 miles from El Paso.
Tourist locations near Ruidoso
While small in size, the village boasts attractions such as Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Ski Apache, the Hubbard Museum of the American West, Lincoln National Forest, the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway Loop, a short drive to White Sands National Park, and a short distance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Currently, several road closures remain in effect, impacting some tourist sites.
More on the images of the flooding Ruidoso, NM devastated by flooding. See photos, video of house swept away, damage
More: Things to do in Ruidoso: Where to stay, eat and play to have fun this summer
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Where is Ruidoso, New Mexico? Map of flooding, what to know
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