The Pink Flamingo :: BREAKING: Major Local Flooding

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 bridges in town are completely out. They've evacuated a number of homes along the river. This is the most excitement we've had here in at least 4 years since the last big forest fire.

There is a big problem in the Upper Canyon where there are homes underwater. Naturally no one can get into that area. Down below me, about 400 or so people have been evacuated by the river. The photos below are less than a mile from where I live. I am on a ridge above the river, so something drastic would need to happen if I were to be flooded.

All photos copyright by SJ Reidhead, 2008 and cannot be used without owner's permission.

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