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Sunday, July 27, 2008
300 evacuated in flooding in Ruidoso area
Associated Press
About 300 people — both residents and tourists — were evacuated from homes, campgrounds and a recreational vehicle park as flooding hit around the resort town of Ruidoso after the remnants of Hurricane Dolly dumped more than 6 inches on the mountainous area.
Ruidoso's emergency management coordinator, Tom Schafer, says the Rio Ruidoso went over its banks about midnight.
He says four people were rescued after being trapped by the rising waters, but injuries were minor.
Evacuees were sent to a senior citizens' center, two churches and an inn in the area.
The forecast calls for more rain in the Ruidoso area.
Several bridges and roads in the area have been closed, including part of U.S. 70.
Ruidoso Downs horse race track flooded, canceling Sunday's entire racing program.
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