La Plata, NM

Relentless weekend rain caused additional flooding across northern New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, prompting evacuations near the San Juan, La Plata, Animas and Chama rivers. At least 10,000 homes had already sustained damage. Chama closed roads amid sewage concerns, while outages affected Navajo communities. The state authorized up to $55 million in emergency funds. The post Northern New Mexico Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Outages on Navajo Nation appeared first on Artesia Daily Press.

Animas, La Plata and San Juan Rivers levels shatter historic records

The Animas River is closed to all watercraft Monday, according to the sheriff in the county encompassing Durango in southern Colorado. The post La Plata County Sheriff closes Animas River, lifts countywide road closure appeared first on KOB 4.

Residents within 1/2 mile of Animas, La Plata and San Juan Rivers told to evacuate