Heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Dolly pounded Ruidoso the weekend of July 25-27, 2008. Most of Ruidoso was not affected, but there were many homes, campers, mobile homes and structures along the Rio Ruidoso River that were damaged or destroyed by the floodwaters. The city has recovered, but there are numerous local and national relief agencies on-site for the displaced residents. Volunteers and donations are needed. Here are several ways you can help:

---

Ruidoso Emergency Operations Center

Local and state officials have been on-scene to coordinate whatever assistance is needed.

Non-threatening emergencies:
(575) 257-4116

 

---

Nazarene Church

Junction of Highways's 48 & 37
(575) 336-8032

 

---

First Baptist Church of Ruidoso in Ruidoso Downs

361 E Highway 70
Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
(575) 748-4611

 

---

Gateway Disaster Relief Team

The Gateway Disaster Relief Team is accepting cash donations for the Flood Victims of the area.

Please make checks payable to: Christian Services and mark them Flood Victims.

All donations are divided equally among the registered Flood Victims. There are no administrative costs involved.

This fund will close Monday, Aug. 11.

Gateway Church of Christ
415 Sudderth Drive
(575) 257-4381

 

---

Red Cross

The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster you may do so at the time of your donation.

(800) RED CROSS
(800) 257-7575 (Spanish)
www.redcross.org

 

---

Salvation Army

(800) SAL-ARMY
www.salvationarmyusa.org

In Roswell
(575) 625-2030

 

---

Private Donation Funds

A number of private funds have been opened at area banks. For more information on how to donate, contact the banks individually.

City Bank of New Mexico

(575) 258-2265

1st National Bank of Ruidoso

(575) 257-4033

 

---

Contact Information:

Send any relief fund information to memnoc42@mail.com and the information will be updated here.