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Grant County has terminated the fire restrictions for the unincorporated portions of Grant County this morning effective today at 10:00 am July 21, 2026. Thank you
Roger Groves
Gant County Fire Chief
ROAD ADVISORY
DIFFICULT DRIVING – ANIMAS
NM 9 east and westbound from milepost 56 to 60 will be rough driving. Roadway is open for travel, but travelers should expect uneven pavement. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for construction personnel and equipment. Please use caution and expect delays.
FLOODING – Animas Area
Closure, NM 145 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0, at NM 80 to mile marker 3, 3 miles east of NM 80, is closed due to flooding. Use extreme caution.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
ROAD ADVISORY
FLOODING – Mimbres Area
Difficult Driving Conditions, NM 35 northbound and southbound at mile marker 9 (Allie Canyon), 9 miles north of NM 152, has running water over the roadway at low water crossings, roadway is not passable. NMDOT is currently monitoring and will notify as conditions change.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
NM 11 northbound at mile marker 4 (Columbus) to mile marker 17 is now open. Removed from NM Roads.
Road Closure, NM 11 northbound at mile marker 4 (Columbus) to mile marker 17, 9 miles south of Sunshine. Roadway is closed due to flooding. Use extreme caution.
FLOODING – Deming/Columbus Area, as well as Cotton City
Difficult Driving Conditions, NM 11 northbound and southbound at mile marker 17, 9 miles south of Sunshine, .there is running water on roadway. Use extreme caution.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 620 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain
in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause
arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
Temporary Closure on the Gila National Forest
Flooding events close Ben Lilly and Willow Creek campgrounds
(Reserve, NM, July 20, 2026) — The Gila National Forest is issuing a temporary closure order for the Ben Lilly Campground and the Willow Creek Campground, in effect from 6 a.m. on July 21, 2026 through October 16, 2026 (or until rescinded). This order serves to protect public health and safety as monsoonal flood events have become hazardous in this area.
MAP below
For your safety:
Do not enter closed areas. Barricades and signage are in place for public safety.
Monitor official channels. Check Gila National Forest social media and website for updates.
Know before you go. Check current conditions before traveling.
Stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid low‑lying areas and follow all posted warning signs.
The Gila National Forest is working with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque for further information on future rainfall events and flash flood risks over recent burn scars. If additional closures are needed, updates will be provided through news releases and the official channels noted above.
Under this closure order, the public is prohibited from entering all National Forest System lands, trails, and roads in the closure area. Violation of the order is a Class B misdemeanor and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Federal, state, and local officers, firefighters, members of an organized rescue team, and any others authorized by Forest Service permit are exempt from the closure order.
Please visit the Gila National Forest's Alerts page for the full closure order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts
About the Forest Service: The Forest Service has, for more than 100 years, brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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