Town leaders chided residents for warning of flash floods. Then, the river took two children.

Grist
By Abe Streep, ProPublicaOct 21, 2026, 6:00 am124 ptsTrending
Peak tourist season had arrived in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Mayor Lynn Crawford was campaigning to convince the public that the village was safe. A Republican with white hair and a Texas drawl, Crawford said he was frustrated with residents who were sharing warnings of flooding on social media. “They spout…

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