The Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, has issued an immediate evacuation order due to flash flooding on the Rio Ruidoso, following devastating wildfires that have ravaged the area. The flooding is a result of heavy rainfall on burn scars left by the South Fork and Salt fires, which have burned over 25,000 acres. Residents have been urged to evacuate to higher ground immediately, without attempting to gather belongings. The Village of Ruidoso is providing shelter at the White Mountain Relief Center, and the El Paso Fire Water Rescue Team has been deployed to assist with the flooding. The flooding comes just days after residents were allowed to return home after being evacuated due to the wildfires.

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