At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding

Flash flooding in New Mexico's Ruidoso village has left at least three people dead after heavy rain caused the Ruidoso river to reach historic levels. Emergency crews conducted over 50 swift water rescues, with up to 8.8cm of rain falling. Local officials confirmed a man and two children died after being swept downstream, while the village spokesperson stated that the full extent of the damage in Ruidoso is still being assessed amidst ongoing search and rescue efforts.