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

La Salsa Kitchen in Ruidoso is one of several businesses that was affected by the flooding this week. Find out more.

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 ...