New Mexico News Roundup (7/9/25)

Flash floods hit Ruidoso again: Heavy rains sent the Rio Ruidoso soaring past 20 feet, inundating homes and roads and triggering multiple water rescues in the wildfire-scarred town — learn what unfolded.

Valley fever hits home: Researchers reveal the fungal illness appears more often across New Mexico than expected — find out what it means.

Coast-to-coast Ride4Rights trek: New Mexico native Teddy Bloom rolled into Kansas City on July 3 as part of his April 20–Aug. 16 bike journey advocating free speech, justice, education and unity — find out how to follow along.

Mescalero, Ruidoso face floods: Officials told lawmakers on Monday that burn scars from 2024 wildfires and years of sediment buildup are worsening runoff, flooding the racetrack, midtown homes, and straining Ruidoso’s $16.8 million in repairs while leaving 10 of 27 FEMA projects pending — learn what help they need.

High school summer classic: New Mexico United’s inaugural three-day tournament at Mesa del Sol brings the state’s top 12 varsity soccer teams onto pro-style fields and invites fans to bring chairs and cheer on local talent — check out the schedule.

Soccer stadium lawsuit dismissed: A district court judge threw out a lawsuit Monday, backing the EPC’s November approval of an 8,000–10,000-seat New Mexico United stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park and clearing the way for construction without city funding — find out what’s next.

Succession on the line: New Mexico’s veteran farmers face mounting challenges—from drought and market pressures to a shortage of willing heirs—as they prepare to transfer their land and legacy to the next generation — find out how they’re navigating the handoff.

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