Survivors of the Ruidoso, New Mexico flash flood recount the horrors of the events that left three people dead and a community recovery.

El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson expressed condolences following the Tuesday, July 8, flash flood in Ruidoso that killed three people, including two children from a Fort Bliss family.

Ruidoso, New Mexico on Tuesday.In a statement released Tuesday night, Village of Ruidoso public information officer Kerry Gladden confirmed the deaths. The names of the victims have not been released,

Two children from El Paso are among three people who died in raging flash floods that struck the mountain forest resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the town's mayor said.

Heavy rains in New Mexico caused flash floods, resulting in three deaths, including two children, and trapping homes in Ruidoso.

The heavy rains occurred in the remote village of Ruidoso, about 180 miles south of Albuquerque, according to reports. During the monsoon season, which runs from late June to early September, NBC reported, storms are known for the flash floods, which can come on quickly and trigger events such as Tuesday, however, usually less fierce.

The village of Ruidoso was under a flash flood emergency as slow moving storms left people trapped in homes and prompted multiple water rescues.

A powerful flash flood hit Ruidoso, New Mexico, Tuesday, sweeping away homes and causing severe damage. The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency and urged residents to evacuate. Dramatic visuals showed the Rio Ruidoso rapidly rising.