Rescues are continuing in many parts of San Juan County as the historic flooding of the San Juan River continues in northern New Mexico.
What we are following today:
The latest on the flood in San Juan County
Multiple rescues are ongoing in San Juan County by rescue crews.
On Friday night and on Saturday morning, county officials say they were able to perform 20 rescues. Many of those rescues included multiple people.
Power outages
Power is out for many people south of the river in Shiprock.
Shelter
Those who are evacuated can report to McGee Park.
Officials are working to update shelter information in Shiprock.
Reentry of flooded areas
Evacuated areas remain closed and will not be reopened at this time. Emergency officials are evaluation the situation on a continuing basis and will report when evacuated areas can reopen.
Water Quality
All drinking water is safe to use.
The communities of Kirtland, Aztec, and Bloomfield are requesting conservation of water due to the stress of the flood on sewer facilities.
The water in rivers has been contaminated with raw sewage due to the earlier shutdowns of multiple water treatment facilities. It is advised residents do not go into floodwaters.
