New Mexico Governor Declares Emergency After Massive Flood Hits The State

New Mexico Governor Declares Emergency After Massive Flood Hits The State

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First Texas and now New Mexico.

On Tuesday, a flash flood hit Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The massive floods quickly wreaked havoc on the town and caused some homes to be swept away.

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At least three people died after a flash flood struck a mountain village in New Mexico on Tuesday, according to officials. The emergency comes days after deadly floods in neighboring Texas left more than 100 people dead

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Now, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency for Ruidoso.

CBS 4 Local had more details to report on Grisham’s order:

The governor of New Mexico has signed an emergency declaration asking for help from the federal government as Ruidoso deals with flooding.

On Tuesday night, NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham released a statement announcing she has mobilized all state resources and is now asking for federal resources.

Lujan Grisham said Ruidoso needs the same urgent response that Texas received after the flooding disaster.

Below is her full statement:

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