RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – In the aftermath of yet another wave of devastating natural disasters, the Village of Ruidoso is looking to implement new tactics to protect residents and businesses that reside near the river.

The historic flooding caused the Rio Ruidoso to rise to 20 feet, destroying homes and killing three people. Now, more than a month later, Michael Martinez, the deputy village manager of Ruidoso, says the village is navigating its way out.

"Last year, after the fires, we knew that the burn scars would be impactful. We just didn't know how much," explained Martinez. "We think these burn scars and the waters that are coming off of them will really be impacting us anywhere between five to seven years, if not 10. And so that's going to be significant."

The village is conducting

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