The village of Ruidoso is located in the southern part of New Mexico and is a noted vacation spot boasting camping and recreation amid its expansive forest landscape. World Population Review notes the village rose to a total of 7,600 in 2025. That was a decrease of the population by less than 1% in recent years.

More than 300 flooding reports have occurred across the U.S. since last Friday, with more heavy rain expected from Texas to the Mid-Atlantic.