Storm Wipes Out Pedestrian Bridge in Tijeras

Nearly completed arroyo restoration project protects Tijeras from flooding

TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) –A powerful hail and rainstorm on Saturday triggered unprecedented flooding in the East Mountains, but an arroyo restoration project already underway helped protect the community. The National Weather Service is calling it a 1-in-200-year event, meaning there was just a .5% chance of a storm this severe happening in any given year. Story continues below News: Forest road rule in New Mexico faces potential change Trending: …

Heavy storms impact Tijeras and Bernalillo County project

Officials and residents both agree it was an 'unprecedented' weather event leading to the closure of a popular bridge and property damage.

Storm wipes out pedestrian bridge in Tijeras

Storm wipes out pedestrian bridge in TijerasLos Vecinos Community Center pedestrian bridge that helped families get children to and from school safely is now out of commission for the 2025 to 2026 school year. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Los Vecinos Community Center pedestrian bridge that helped families get children to and from school safely is now out of commission for the 2025 to 2026 school year.  It’s the latest blow to a New Mexico community due to…

Bernalillo County Updates Community on Tijeras Creek Flood, Effectiveness of Watershed Restoration Project - Official Bernalillo County Website

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