Emergency crews in Ruidoso, New Mexico, are continuing search operations after flash floods tore through the mountain town on Tuesday, reportedly leaving at least three people missing and dozens rescued from homes and vehicles.
The flooding, triggered by intense monsoon over wildfire-scorched terrain, marks one of the most destructive weather events to hit the region in recent memory. What was once a summer retreat turned into a disaster zone within hours as torrents of water swept through, uprooting trees and even carrying entire buildings downstream.
