A Flash Flood Warning was issued Thursday afternoon for the village of Ruidoso and surrounding areas after heavy rainfall from monsoonal thunderstorms triggered flooding and water rescues around burn scar areas.

Heavy rain and flash floods caused five water rescues and multiple evacuations in southeastern New Mexico, less than a month after flooding in the same area killed three people.

Albuquerque has issued a flood watch for parts of central New Mexico, including the South Central Mountains. The flood watch is in effect

It's going to be a busy weather day across New Mexico with rain and storms likely popping up throughout the day Tuesday.

A flash flood overtook the Ruidoso area in New Mexico on Tuesday, July 8, prompting an emergency declaration and multiple rescues.

"Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places.

Residents struggled as flash floods swamped Albuquerque homes. Locals in New Mexico, battled flooding after heavy rainfall inundated a residential neighbourhood on July 24. Footage captured by Orlando Marquez shows murky floodwater seeping into homes as his family desperately tried to sweep the deluge out.