Biden declares major disaster area in southeast New Mexico due to historic flooding
President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster area in southeast New Mexico after historic flooding killed two people and forced the rescue of more than 300 last month.The declaration announced Friday makes federal funding available to residents in Chaves County,
2 Dead, Hundreds Rescued in ‘Historic’ New Mexico Floods
Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast.
New Mexico asks feds for emergency declaration for Roswell flooding
New Mexico state officials asked the federal government to declare a major disaster over this month’s flooding in Roswell and surrounding Chaves County, which could unlock money to aid in recovery. Gov.
Southeast New Mexico dam closing after flooding; disaster declaration issued
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the Two Rivers Dam after a flood watch advisory was issued for Chaves County. A historic storm flooded Roswell a little over a week ago, and now officials are taking extra precautions to mitigate flood damage.
Biden declara zona de desastre mayor en Nuevo México por inundaciones
El presidente Joe Biden ha declarado zona de desastre mayor en el sureste de Nuevo México tras las históricas inundaciones que causaron la muerte de dos personas y obligaron al rescate de más de 300 el mes pasado.
Biden increases federal disaster aid for Vermont’s historic flooding in 2023
Funding was increased to 90 percent, from 75 percent, for public assistance to rebuild after the July 2023 flooding, the White House said Friday.
President Biden approves disaster declaration after deadly Chaves County flooding
President Joe Biden has approved New Mexico’s disaster declaration for Chaves County.This means there will be federal assistance to help with recovery efforts after October’s deadly flooding.The assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs and low income loans to cover uninsured property losses.
National Guard rescues hundreds amid record-breaking floods in New Mexico: 'We've worked all night'
The cleanup after record-breaking rainfall in Roswell, New Mexico, continued more than a week after the deluge. An early ...
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2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding
Roswell, New Mexico, recorded all-time record daily rainfall. At least two people have been killed due to overnight ...
New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead
Authorities in New Mexico have rescued hundreds of people in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding over the ...
Roswell flooding turns deadly as record-rainfall soaks New Mexico town
A record-breaking storm caused "extreme flooding" as waters entered buildings and swept away cars in Roswell, New Mexico.
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Flash flooding in New Mexico leaves at least two dead as hundreds rescued
Over the weekend, record flash flooding hit Roswell and the surrounding areas of Chaves County, damaging homes and sweeping cars off the roads. New Mexico state police confirmed two people had ...
2 dead, hundreds rescued from flooding in New Mexico
Flooding in New Mexico caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend killed two people, according to officials and authorities, ...
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At least 2 dead and hundreds rescued in severe New Mexico flash flooding
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 ...
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At least 2 dead, hundreds rescued in severe New Mexico flash flooding
Additionally, a flood watch has been issued for a large portion of eastern New Mexico, effective until early Monday morning. More warnings may be issued as the situation is monitored for the ...
Flash flood, severe thunderstorm threats in the southern Plains this weekend
The south-central U.S. is the focus of unsettled weather this weekend, with flash flooding and severe thunderstorms ...