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FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
North Central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 530 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1231 PM MDT, Moderate rainfall continues to affect eastern
Grant County, especially in the Upper Mimbres Basin. This will
lead to minor flows in arroyos and low water crossings through
the afternoon, especially along Highways 35, 61, and 152. Rises
are likely in the Mimbres River as well.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Faywood, San Lorenzo, Sherman, Mimbres, San Juan, and Noonday
Canyon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
The following are District One roadway maintenance lane closures and traffic alerts. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, reduce speeds, follow posted signs, and be mindful of personnel and equipment in the area. Please note that closures may be canceled without notice due to emergency requirements.
The following posting have been added to NM Roads
CLOSURE – HATCH AREA
NM 187 northbound and southbound from mile marker 6, 1 mile north of Salem to mile marker 8, 2 miles south of Garfield, is closed due to water is running along dips, with debris all along the roadway, due to heavy rain and flooding. Roadway is impassable. Seek alternate route if possible.
CLOSURE – Hatch Area
I-25 northbound at mile post 44 all lanes are closed due to water and debris on roadway is impassable, due to heavy rain and flooding. Traffic in being rerouted at milepost 41.
Madeline Daly sentenced on Capital Murder Charge
Silver City, NM –District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced that on September 28, 2026, 36-year-old Madeline Veronique Daly was sentenced to life imprisonment in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, the maximum penalty in New Mexico for First-Degree Murder. The charge stems from the shooting death of her 11-month-old son.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Joseph Silva represented the State during the hearing. Presiding Judge Tom F. Stewart addressed the Defendant stating that a parole board may consider her release in 30 years.
WEATHER ADVISORY:
DEMING (LUNA COUNTY) AREA HEAVY RAINFALL
Please be advised the Luna County area is receiving heavy rainfall. Roadways are wet and slick, visibility may be low, please reduce speed and proceed with caution.
Difficult Driving Conditions in Lordsburg Area
NM 113 from mile post 10 to mile post 15, low water crossing is running with debris. If roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. NMDOT will notify as conditions change.
Difficult Driving Conditions in Cliff Area
The Cliff Patrol has reported water running on NM 174 from mile post 1 to mile post 4. The CatWalk is open although the Gila National Forest has closed the Catwalk Recreational site. If roadway dips and low areas are running with debris, do not cross, seek an alternate route.
ROAD CLOSURE
FLOODING – Animas Area
NM 9 eastbound and westbound lanes from mile marker 0 to mile marker 13(Animas), water is running and roadway is impassable. The NMDOT is currently clearing roadway and will notify as conditions change.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.
ROAD ADVISORY
DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS:
WATER RUNNING – SILVER CITY AREA
NM 15 from mile post 10 to 42, low water crossing are running with debris. If roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. NMDOT will notify as conditions change.
NM 35 (Mimbres) from mile post 5 to 27, low water crossing is running with debris. If roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. NMDOT will notify as conditions change.
NM 61 (Faywood to San Juan) from mile post 16 to 25, low water crossing are running with debris. If roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. NMDOT will notify as conditions change.
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