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Biden declares major disaster area in southeast New Mexico due to historic flooding

Nov. 02, 2024 15:57 PM EDT

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster area in southeast New Mexico after historic flooding killed two people and forced the rescue of more than 300 last month. The declaration announced Friday makes federal funding available to residents in Chaves...

FEMA is aiding Roswell's effort to recover from historic flooding

Oct. 24, 2024 16:56 PM EDT

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials went door to door in Roswell on Thursday to assess the damage from historic flooding last weekend in the southeastern New Mexico community. The National Guard rescued more than 300 people over the weekend after 5.78 inches (about 14.7...

New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead

Oct. 21, 2024 16:35 PM EDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A southeastern New Mexico community began to dry out Monday after historic rainfall over the weekend produced severe flooding that left at least two people dead and hundreds stranded on rooftops. Waterlogged vehicles were still submerged along some city...

New Mexico authorities: 2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in and near Roswell

Oct. 20, 2024 17:14 PM EDT

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two people dead. Guard officials said 309 people had been rescued...