Two children and a man have died as a result of the flash flooding on Tuesday, July 8, in Ruidoso, the Village of Ruidoso ...

The children, ages four and seven, were swept downstream by a flash flood after the Rio Ruidoso river rose to a ...

Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...