Ruiodoso, New Mexico, Flooding Kills 3 People, Rips House Off Foundation Monsoon rains triggered the deadly flooding that caused the Rio Ruidoso to rise 19 feet., New Mexico Flash Floods: Entire house swept away; 3 dead, dozens rescued Emergency crews completed at least 85 swift water rescues in the Ruidoso area, including of people who were trapped in their homes and cars, said Danielle Silva of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management., New Mexico flash floods leave 3 dead, 4 missing; dramatic video shows house swept away in Ruidoso A flood watch is in effect for a portion of central New Mexico through Wednesday evening., SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Three people have died in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding that was so intense an entire house was swept downstream, officials said., Torrential rain in New Mexico led to unprecedented and historic flooding in the community of Ruidoso on Tuesday, leading to the deaths of at least three people, including two children, as well as dozens of swift water rescues., .