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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Monday November 2nd, 2026 :: 02:56 p.m. MST

Alert

Flood Warning until 06:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...North Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 600 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Rio Chama between the Colorado border and El Vado Reservoir. Numerous roads in Chama are closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM MST, local law enforcement reported flooding impacts continuing in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Please heed any evacuation orders from local officials. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chama, Brazos, Los Ojos and La Puente. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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