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Flooding and Power outages in New Mexico: What you need to know
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Key Points:
- Severe weather and flooding continue to impact New Mexico, with ongoing evacuations and flood warnings in San Juan County due to rising river levels.
- Over 8,000 power outages have been reported in Albuquerque's east mountains, caused by issues on a main power line, with restoration expected by 12:30 pm Monday; Otero County has also experienced 2,000+ outages from strong winds.
- Evacuations remain in effect for areas near the Animas, La Plata, and San Juan rivers in San Juan County, with shelters available at McGee Park and multiple roads closed due to flooding and damage.
- Sandbags are being distributed at various locations in San Juan County to assist residents, while sewer systems remain operational except for some lift stations placed offline, prompting conservation requests in Aztec.
- Schools across New Mexico have closed amid the flooding and widespread power outages, reflecting the ongoing disruption caused by the severe weather.
