Evacuations have been ordered in southern Colorado and parts of northern New Mexico due to the flooding of rivers in the region.
San Juan County Evacuations
The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management is urging those along the Animas and San Juan Rivers to evacuate.
The office says those who live along the river to evacuate now as water is “getting close.”
A shelter has been set up at McGee Park in San Juan County for those who need to evacuate.
Pagosa Springs Evacuations
The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado has issued an evacuation warning for areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo and Piedra Rivers due to flooding.
Residents should leave low-lying and flood prone areas.
Sandbags are available at the Archuleta County Building at 1122 Highway 84 and at the Tara Community Center at 333 Milton Lane in Arboles, Colorado.
