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As residents and businesspeople in Ruidoso assess the damage caused by heavy and dangerous flooding, others can find ways to help. Here is what to know.

The village of Ruidoso was under a flash flood emergency as slow moving storms left people trapped in homes and prompted multiple water rescues.

The National Weather Service is sharing details on the rapidly evolving situation in New Mexico. In the past few minutes, the NWS says a "father and two children washed away. SW crews in pursuit." Another update reads, "1 adult 2 children trapped and needing rescue".

Luis Garcia Jr., part owner, told the El Paso Times the flood Tuesday, July 8, was catastrophic for the restaurant, rushing in and leaving much of the restaurant's kitchen in four feet of mud. The restaurant is at 654 Sudderth Drive,