⚠️ New Mexico HIT by Historic Floods — San Juan River Breaks 99 Year Record

Catastrophic flooding across northwest New Mexico intensified as the San Juan River and Animas River surged through San Juan County, triggering evacuation orders, emergency water rescues, and widespread concerns over damage to homes and infrastructure. With approximately 1,500 homes reportedly damaged and hundreds more facing evacuation orders, communities across the Four Corners region are confronting a dangerous and rapidly evolving flood emergency. In this video, we examine the historic San Juan River flood, the Animas River reaching its highest level since 1927, and the fast-moving floodwaters threatening neighborhoods, roads, and essential public infrastructure. At least 60 people were reportedly rescued from dangerous currents, while the shutdown of the Bloomfield wastewater treatment plant raised serious environmental concerns after raw sewage entered the San Juan River. THE FLOOD EMERGENCY IS FAR FROM OVER. From Farmington and Bloomfield to Shiprock on the Navajo Nation, rising river levels and saturated ground are increasing concerns about additional flooding. We also examine flooding near Española, where the Rio Chama pushed into properties, and the Rio San Jose near Laguna Pueblo, where floodwaters threatened areas along Interstate 40. MORE FLOODING THREATS ACROSS NEW MEXICO Additional rainfall could worsen conditions across central New Mexico, where saturated soil, fast-filling arroyos, and wildfire burn scars can increase the risk of dangerous flash flooding. The Rio Puerco near Bernardo could also rise sharply, creating additional concerns for nearby communities, including areas around San Francisco. Runoff from Colorado and further storms could add pressure to already swollen rivers and streams. #newmexico #flood #sanjuan