Ruidoso Downs racetrack flooded by Rio Ruidoso - Espotting

WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS. WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THAT BREAKING NEWS COMING OUT OF LINCOLN COUNTY RIO RUIDOSO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HAS ISSUED AN EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE UPPER CANYON AREA DUE TO UNSTABLE SOIL AND LIFE THREATENING FLOODWATERS. LOOK AT THIS VIDEO FROM JESUS FIGUEROA THERE. LOOK AT ALL THAT WATER. NOW, IF YOU ARE IN THIS AREA, YOU NEED TO MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY. NOW, IF YOU’RE ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THE RIVER THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE, YOU ARE ALSO ASKED TO EVACUATE AND MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND. A SHELTER IS SET UP AT THE WHITE MOUNTAIN RELIEF CENTER THAT’S AT THE WHITE MOUNTAIN SPORTS COMPLEX AT 687 HULL ROAD, AND THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL WATER RESCUES HAPPENING ALONG THE RIO RUIDOSO NEAR COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MEACHAM ROAD BRIDGE AT CEDAR CREEK, NOT PASSABLE RIGHT NOW DUE TO FLOODING THERE. THERE ARE ALSO PEOPLE TRAPPED IN VEHICLES ALONG PARADISE CANYON ROAD NEAR CEDAR CREEK. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORTING RUNOFF FROM THE RAIN NEAR THE SOUTH FORK BURN SCAR HAS CAUS

Ruidoso Downs racetrack flooded by Rio Ruidoso

Flooding continues in areas near the South Fork Fire in Ruidoso. Flood water and debris in the Rio Ruidoso overtopped its banks and spilled onto the racetrack at Ruidoso Downs. The National Weather Service says flooding was reported where the track crosses the river. A flash flood warning was issued for Lincoln County due to heavy rain in the Salt Fire, South Fork Fire, Blue 2 Fire and McBride Fire burn scars. Be sure to download the KOAT App to receive customized weather alerts. Check Live, Interactive Radar Live Weather Conditions Severe weather alerts for your area Download the KOAT App on iPhone Download the KOAT App on Android

RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. —

Flooding continues in areas near the South Fork Fire in Ruidoso.

Flood water and debris in the Rio Ruidoso overtopped its banks and spilled onto the racetrack at Ruidoso Downs.

The National Weather Service says flooding was reported where the track crosses the river.

A flash flood warning was issued for Lincoln County due to heavy rain in the Salt Fire, South Fork Fire, Blue 2 Fire and McBride Fire burn scars.

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