Update! Roswell Flood: Gov. Lujan Grisham declares emergency, releases $1M for flood relief. State opens hotline for Chaves County residents today.

“We feel for the New Mexicans affected by this latest flooding in our state,” said Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar, the New Mexico National Guard’s adjutant general. “Because of the previous flooding in Ruidoso, we have the experience and were ready for this. We’ve worked all night, and continue to work with swift water rescue teams and other partner agencies to help our fellow citizens get to safety.”

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Roswell Flood: Gov. Lujan Grisham declares emergency, releases $1M for flood relief. State opens hotline for Chaves County residents today.

We mourn the the lives of the two people who have died in this severe flash flood. We pray for the families and friends of the deceased. We also pray for all those that are suffering from this tragedy. We are thankful for all the first responders. New Mexico, like many other states has been hit hard by wildfires and floods, so much of the state is still in the recovery process from disasters.

Oh Lord, as we try to comprehend the destruction that flooding causes to people’s lives, our hearts grieve. We ask for you to be with all who have suffered loss in floods, in the loving name of Jesus we pray, Amen!

CNN Reports

At least two people have died and hundreds have been rescued in Roswell, New Mexico, according to the New Mexico State Police, after extreme overnight rainfall brought severe flooding, stranding motorists and sweeping away cars.

The New Mexico National Guard and other agencies have rescued at least 290 people, including 38 who were taken to hospitals, the agency confirmed in a statement.

No details have been released about the confirmed fatalities. “Crews are still out there and rescue efforts are still underway,” New Mexico State Police Officer Amanda Richards told CNN Sunday afternoon. More Here

Visit Chaves County’s emergency page here.

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