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Biden declares major disaster area in southeast New Mexico due to historic flooding

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President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster area in southeast New Mexico after historic flooding killed two people and forced the rescue of more than 300 last month.

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Biden Declares Major Disaster Area in Southeast New Mexico Due to Historic Flooding

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster area in southeast New Mexico after historic flooding killed two people and forced the rescue of more than 300 last month. World News | Biden Declares Major Disaster Area in Southeast New Mexico Due to Historic Flooding.

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Biden declares major disaster area in Chaves County due to historic flooding

A record 5.78 inches of rain fell there on Oct. 19, breaking Roswell’s previous high of 5.65 inches set on Nov. 1, 1901.

5 months ago·United States

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Southeast New Mexico dam closing after flooding; disaster declaration issued

CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the Two Rivers Dam after a flood watch advisory was issued for Chaves County. A historic storm flooded Roswell a little over a week ago, and now officials are taking extra precautions to mitigate flood damage. The mayor of Roswell and the superintendent of the Chaves County Flood Commission requested the corps close the dam. Additionally, President Joe Biden approached a d…

5 months ago·Albuquerque, United States

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KVIA

President declares major disaster, sends federal help to Roswell area following devastating flooding

ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- President Biden just declared a major disaster and is sending Federal assistance to Roswell after the severe storms and flooding there earlier this year. "The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Chaves County," a White House official explained Friday. That assistance includes grants for temporary housing, low-cost loans, and other recovery programs. State, tribal, some local…

5 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Roswell Daily Record

Biden grants request for major disaster declaration in Chaves County

President Joe Biden on Friday approved the state of New Mexico’s request for a major emergency disaster declaration for Chaves County, nearly two weeks after the area was struck by severe storms and flooding.

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