A boil water advisory has been issued for public water systems in and around Ruidoso amid recovery efforts from a historic flash flood. Drinking water systems in and around Ruidoso have been damaged or have had disruptions due to the flooding.

The village of Ruidoso is in the hearts of many tourists as it deals with flooding and its aftermath. What to know about what is closed or open.

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez and the state’s Department of Justice are warning Ruidoso residents who were affected by the flash floods about potential

The New Mexico Department of Justice is warning New Mexicans about scammers trying to defraud people in the wake of the Ruidoso floods. Insurance scams, price-gouging schemes,

"The main reason was the South Fork Fire last year that burned directly west of Ruidoso," Grzywacz said. "The soil wasn't able to absorb any of the rainfall, and it runs right down into Ruidoso. Normally, if you had that vegetation still there, it could absorb it. For the Ruidoso monsoon season, it was above average rain but not record rainfall."

Boil water advisories have been issued for parts of the Ruidoso area where flooding caused damage and disruptions to drinking water systems.

As residents and businesspeople in Ruidoso assess the damage caused by heavy and dangerous flooding, others can find ways to help. Here is what to know.

A dog was rescued after being spotted swimming in floodwaters in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The dog was rescued, and attempts were made to contact the owners using the phone numbers on the dog's tag, but the calls went straight to voicemail.

The Casey Donahue concert scheduled for July 26 will continue at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack as scheduled. The annual Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame Banquet will be held in the Turf Club at Ruidoso Downs on Aug. 7th. Other events that were on the racing calendar for the Ruidoso Downs racing season are to be determined.