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Local and state officials insisted they performed admirably after a flash flood killed two children. But first responders say officials made decisions that left residents vulnerable, even though they knew a dangerous flood was likely.

propublica.orgTown Leaders Chided Residents for Warning of Flash Floods. Then, the River Took Two Children.After wildfires scarred the Sacramento Mountains above Ruidoso, New Mexico, the community was under heightened threat of catastrophic flooding. Officials were aware but continued to promote the town t...

24/10/26, 11:30 pm132 reposts328 likes

Debbie Lefkowitz

@foglandia.bsky.social

This was amazing journalism and just horrific.

jonathanmlewis.bsky.social

@jonathanmlewis.bsky.social

Replace those "town leaders"......they sacrifice other people's children to the Sun god.

Jukesgrrl

@jukesgrrl.bsky.social

So sad. Similar to what happened on a larger scale in Texas; stupid decisions left children vulnerable.

AyaThokk☮️🌈

@thokkgratia.bsky.social

Those poor families. May the children rest in peace.