SUNDAY, JULY 27
It has been a very rough day. My wake-up call came around 7:30 with the parents calling to tell me they were evacuating "The Downs" was flooding and was being evacuated. We had anywhere from 5 to 7 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. I can't get a straight answer on the actual amount. I was up quite late (or early) dealing with my leaking skylight.
Have you ever had one of those nights where sleeping is fitful and very strange. I kept thinking I was hearing things outside or seeing flashing lights through my ... more »
Have you ever had one of those nights where sleeping is fitful and very strange. I kept thinking I was hearing things outside or seeing flashing lights through my ... more »
What's Left of Ruidoso Downs Race Track?
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 09:52PM (MDT)
THE TRACK IS A WRECK! more »
Ruidoso Flood Photos - Chamber of Commerce
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 09:03PM (MDT)
FLOODING NEAR CATTLE BARON
The Chamber of Commerce is located across the street from Pizza Hut and very near Cattle Baron it is near the turn off that goes up Carrizzo Canyon toward the Inn of the Mountain Gods. The water was churning up under the porch of the chamber. more »
Midtown Ruidoso Flood Photos
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 08:31PM (MDT)
FROM EAGLE DRIVE TO MEECHAM< more »
Ruidoso Flood Photos - Eagle Drive
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 07:57PM (MDT)
EIGHT BRIDGES - GONE
These are the after-effects of nearly 5 inches of rain. This is Eagle Drive, downtown. If you are familiar with Ruidoso, Eagle Drive goes by the old firehouse, and up to Cree Meadows. The bridges are out at Cree. You can't even get back in there. The 2nd bridge is out at Upper Canyon. If you follow the photos, one of my best friends lives at the top of the hill. Her 84 year old mother was flooded out. Alicia had to get the fire department to help her with her mother. She is now staying ... more »
BREAKING: Major Local Flooding
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 10:11AM (MDT)
RACE TRACK FLOODED!
The world famous race track at Ruidoso Downs is underwater - somewhat. The river is over-flowing into the far lane of the track which is washing away, but the blessed casino is open! Last night we had a good 4 inches of rain. The dam up on the Mescalero Reservation (Inn of the Mountain Gods) is over-flowing into the Rio Ruidoso, which is not a good thing. When I went by the track it looked like they were evacuating the horses. They say the Rio Ruidoso is now 6 to 10 feet over crest. Four ... more »
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