Rio Rancho Local News – Thursday, August 21st, 2025

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Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced $11.4 million in disaster relief funding for Ruidoso after deadly flash flooding destroyed homes. She visited the area on August 20 and the funds will pay for repairs of roads+bridges and help families rebuild. KOAT
➤ Ruidoso received $11.4M in disaster relief funds for recovery projects from last year’s South Fork and Salt Fires—$2.1M is allocated to the village while $3.1M for emergency response is expected by today or tomorrow. Officials continue planning as monsoon rains through September 30 pose an ongoing flood threat. KOAT

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