Debris Flows After Wildfires in New Mexico Threaten Towns
Flooding in Ruidoso, N.M., over the weekend showed how wildfire damage, worsening under climate change, can put people at even greater risk than the fires themselves.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is on high alert as flash floods follow devastating wildfires in June. Over 160 people were rescued by the National Guard as heavy rains swept debris from scorched hillsides, posing serious risks. The village remains under a flood watch until midnight, emphasizing ongoing concerns about safety and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the wildfire.
