Aftermath of a Wildfire in Ruidoso, NM

By New Mexico Water Science Center October 2024 (approx.)

The remains of a wildfire on a mountaintop looking into the distance - the few remaining trees have been burned black

Detailed Description

An early-warning rain gauge is installed on a burn scar within the Sierra Blanca Mountain Range in Ruidoso, NM. As the risk of flooding substantially increases after a wildfire, this gauge provides us with critical flood information when it rains or snows.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.