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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...