State of Emergency Declared by New Mexico Governor Martinez

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has declared a state of emergency because of all the flooding caused by heavy rains in the state.

“Through this Executive Order, I have directed state government resources to ensure the safety and well being of everyone affected by these heavy storms,” Governor Martinez said. “As the heavy rains continue, I encourage all New Mexicans to continue to pay attention to your local weather forecast and be aware of warnings wherever you are.”

Let us be in constant prayer.

KOB TV IS REPORTING:

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Rio Grande river, affecting Bernalillo and Valencia counties.

As of 2:15 Friday afternoon the river was at five feet. The current forecast calls for the river to approach flood levels, which is eight feet, sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning.