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U.S. Highway 180 collapses after flooding damages roadway

Views 0 SILVER CITY, N.M. — U.S. Highway 180 remains closed after flooding caused part of the roadway to collapse. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the roadway outside of a bridge on U.S. 180 was undermined when extreme flooding went through the area. The collapse happened on Wednesday.

Highway 180 north of Silver City remains closed

Views 1 SILVER CITY – US 180 is closed in both directions at milepost 92. All traffic will be turned around back to Silver City (milepost 100) or Cliff (milepost 84). The New Mexico Department of Transportation is on site and has evaluated the structure on US 180. It has been

Gila River sees record-breaking flood

Views 0 The Gila River experienced a record-breaking flood last weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the Gila River crested at over 30 feet near Virden, New Mexico on Sunday night. The previous record was set on Dec. 19, 1978, at 29 feet.

Ruidoso flash flooding sweeps through homes

Views 0 Residents near Gavilan Canyon near Ruidoso got the worst of it. RUIDOSO, N.M. — With heavy rain and flash flooding hitting some parts of New Mexico, residents near Gavilan Canyon north of Ruidoso got the worst of it. Heavy rain and flash floods swept through people’s homes which caused

Heavy rain and flood watch for parts of New Mexico

Views 0 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Light showers are moving through northeast and northwest New Mexico this morning, but most showers will end by mid-morning. Heavier rain is moving through far southern New Mexico, which will continue to push west during the morning and the rest of the day.

Governor declares state of emergency for Las Vegas

Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency for the city of Las Vegas as the city’s drinking water supply has been threatened by flooding from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.

3 dead following burn scar flooding in northern New Mexico

Views 0 LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Authorities have now confirmed three people died after flash floods hit the wildfire burn scar near Las Vegas. Two women were found dead on Thursday, July 21. Officials with the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office said they were found in different places along the Tecolote Creek

Body of a man missing in New Mexico floodwaters is recovered

Views 0 LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a man reported missing after flash floods hit the wildfire burn scar in northern New Mexico last week has been recovered. San Miguel County Sheriff’s officials say the body was located Tuesday in the Tecolote Creek channel.

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