Flood Information — Posted August 9, 2008 |
Ruidoso is open and is largely unaffected with 95% of Ruidoso having no obvious impact from the heavy rain. All highways entering and leaving Ruidoso are open and undamaged. Inside the Village there are several detours around residential and canyon routes.
While the flooding of the Rio Ruidoso, July 26 – 27, 2008, through the center of the Village of Ruidoso created havoc with businesses along the river and stranded vacationers in remote campgrounds, most of Ruidoso, was undamaged and open for business.
The majority of the damage took place along low-lying areas of the Rio Ruidoso River, with part of the Upper Canyon area affected as well. The lower portion of the Upper Canyon did not sustain significant damage but there was damage to the 2nd bridge. The Upper Canyon is largely open for business.
The vast majority of area lodges, cabins and hotels are open for business as usual.
Lincoln National Forest officials have closed a few areas of the Smokey Bear Ranger District, due to flood related damage and associated hazards. This includes areas that are north of U.S 70 and west of NM State Highways 48 and 37. There is one localized road closure, Forest Road 9038D north of NM State 380, in the general vicinity of lower Salazar Canyon. There will be an exception to this closure area, the Cedar Creek area where developed Forest Service recreation facilities will remain open, namely the Fitness Trail, Cedar Creek Picnic Area and Pavilion, and Sam Tobias Group Campgrounds 1, 2, and 3. The remaining portion of the Smokey Bear Ranger District that are general north of State Highway 380 and east of Ruidoso will remain open.
To view the Ruidoso Web Cam located in Midtown please visit http://ruidosonow.com/cam
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Flood Information — Posted July 30, 2008 |
Location: Areas on the Rio Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and some of the Upper Canyon
Distance to Ruidoso: Low areas on the river in and around Ruidoso
Impact to Ruidoso: Minimal impact to Ruidoso Moderate impact to low areas on the Rio Ruidoso, the upper part of the Upper Canyon and the Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Tuesday July 29, 2008 9:30 AM
Ruidoso is open and is largely unaffected.
While the flooding of the Rio Ruidoso through the center of the Village of Ruidoso last weekend created havoc with businesses along the river and stranded vacationers in remote campgrounds, most of the Ruidoso, New Mexico resort community was left a bit soggy, but undamaged and open for business.
The majority of the damage took place along low-lying areas of the Rio Ruidoso River, with part of the Upper Canyon area affected as well. The lower portion of the Upper Canyon did not sustain significant damage or flooding.
Town is open and is largely unaffected with 95% of Ruidoso having no obvious impact from the heavy rain. The flooding has some area bridges and roads closed but the areas NOT located on the river are largely unaffected.
The Ruidoso Downs Race Track received heavy flooding and is currently closed. Track officials have announced that the track will be reopened by Saturday.
Most area lodges, cabins and hotels are open for business as usual. However, if you are planning a trip to Ruidoso this week please contact the lodging establishment to confirm your reservation.
Lincoln National Forest officials are going to close portions of the Smokey Bear Ranger District, due to flood related damage and associated hazards. This includes areas that are north of U.S 70 and west of NM State Highways 48 and 37. There is one localized road closure, Forest Road 9038D north of NM State 380, in the general vicinity of lower Salazar Canyon. There will be an exception to this closure area, the Cedar Creek area where developed Forest Service recreation facilities will remain open, namely the Fitness Trail, Cedar Creek Picnic Area and Pavilion, and Sam Tobias Group Campgrounds 1, 2, and 3. The remaining portion of the Smokey Bear Ranger District that are general north of State Highway 380 and east of Ruidoso will remain open.
Some area bridges are closed so there may be short detours. Impact will be minimal in most areas.
To view the Ruidoso Web Cam located in Midtown please visit http://ruidosonow.com/cam.
Updated information will be posted frequently.
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