Missy Granger owned two businesses in Ruidoso called Z’s Bud Board and Z’s Bud Board’s Smoke Shop, both of her shops were located at 200 Mechem Drive. “It’s hard to ask for help,” Granger said. “… You don’t realize. You don’t realize how prideful you are until you need it. Swallowing that pride is hard.”Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsGranger and her family originally planned to help Ruidoso fire victims by taking donations and giving to those in need, but the floods ruined Granger’s business, and now she is asking tough questions.”They know that these are mountains, they know that fires happen,” Granger said. “What did they do to prepare for this?”The building that housed Granger’s business stood tall for 70 years but was swept away in the flood waters, and now Granger’s insurance company is unwilling to offer her help.”I thought since we pay $6,000 insurance, the insurance would’ve made sure we were covered in the right ways,” Granger said.Follow us on social: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThe explanation given to Granger is she does not have flood insurance, but her dispute with the insurance company is the floods were the result of a fire.”Let’s be honest, the floods wouldn’t have happened ” Granger said.Regardless, her family is left to deal with the aftermath, and while she may have a long road to recovery, she says all she needs is a little help and some time.The Village of Ruidoso Emergency Management Department has set up a website to collect pictures of the damage in the community.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
Missy Granger owned two businesses in Ruidoso called Z’s Bud Board and Z’s Bud Board’s Smoke Shop, both of her shops were located at 200 Mechem Drive.
“It’s hard to ask for help,” Granger said. “… You don’t realize. You don’t realize how prideful you are until you need it. Swallowing that pride is hard.”
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Granger and her family originally planned to help Ruidoso fire victims by taking donations and giving to those in need, but the floods ruined Granger’s business, and now she is asking tough questions.
“They know that these are mountains, they know that fires happen,” Granger said. “What did they do to prepare for this?”
The building that housed Granger’s business stood tall for 70 years but was swept away in the flood waters, and now Granger’s insurance company is unwilling to offer her help.
“I thought since we pay $6,000 insurance, the insurance would’ve made sure we were covered in the right ways,” Granger said.
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The explanation given to Granger is she does not have flood insurance, but her dispute with the insurance company is the floods were the result of a fire.
“Let’s be honest, the floods wouldn’t have happened [without the nearby wildfires,]” Granger said.
Regardless, her family is left to deal with the aftermath, and while she may have a long road to recovery, she says all she needs is a little help and some time.
The Village of Ruidoso Emergency Management Department has set up a website to collect pictures of the damage in the community.
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