SAN JUAN COUNTY, New Mexico —
New evacuations were ordered in parts of Farmington, Bloomfield and San Juan County due to flooding.
The following areas should be evacuated immediately:
- Valley of the Wild Horses
- Lee Acres
- Bloomfield – areas near South Church and Calle Del Rio
- County Road 2620 along the Animas River in Cedar Hill
- All areas along the San Juan and Animas rivers
The following areas of Farmington are currently under evacuation:
- Rancho de Animas (Del Rio Court, Vista del Rio Court, Linda Lane)
- Pryor Way
- Rail
The following areas must be ready for evacuation at all times:
- Dr. McColm.
- DeKalb Street South.
- Dr. Meadow View.
- Melba Lane
- Oscar Lane
- Oscar Walk
- Shannon Lane
- Curtis Square
- Walk along the river
- La Puenta
- Silver River Adobe Inn
- Ranch River Road
County officials say rivers will continue to rise. Rivers are not expected to peak until Friday evening or early Saturday morning.
Evacuees can report to McGee Park. Pets and RVs are allowed, and park facilities are safe and dry.
Officials also report that floodwaters have impacted the Bloomfield Wastewater Treatment Plant and consideration should be given to the possibility that the floodwaters may be contaminated with raw sewage.
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