Ruidoso flooding presents challenges for fire crews - YouTube - KQER,Albuquerque,New Mexico

Wildfire Update:Despite the rain,the wildfires burn uncontained.At least two were killed and many more are missing.The rain did stop the burning of structures and firefighters are trying to make a firebreak to halt further burning of the village.New Mexico has applied for a declaration of National Emergency from President Biden and he will approve it within 24 hours.This will enable federal funds to flow into the devastated area as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) takes charge.Five hundred homes were lost.The cost of recovery will be steep,but New Mexico's congressional delegtion has informed their colleagues of the need for an appropriation.It's routine for the U.S. Government to shoulder such a burden.