Floods Force Evacuations in San Juan
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Severe flooding has forced evacuations in Farmington, Bloomfield, and surrounding areas of San Juan County. The New Mexico National Guard and State Police have rescued more than sixty residents since Thursday afternoon. A National Guard team, Lobo Dustoff, has been scanning the San Juan River for stranded individuals and hoisting them into Black Hawk helicopters. Residents are urged to stay away from flooded roads and keep emergency alerts on as more rain is expected.
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Timeline
- On October 24 2024 State Police conduct rescue operations along San Juan River.
- On October 24 2024 Evacuations underway in Farmington and Bloomfield.
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