Doña Ana County Lifts Evacuation Orders for Salem, Hatch, Garfield and Placitas; Rincon Remains Evacuated

Flash flooding forced many to evacuate as water overtopped dams and flooded rivers

Unprecedented flooding along the Rio Grande has led to evacuation orders for Hatch, Rincon, and Garfield, with concerns over a potential dam breach.

Floodwaters strike across New Mexico, with more rain in the forecast

Santa Fe County closes roads in rural areas, while Doña Ana County orders evacuations of towns near an earthen dam at risk of failing.

Doña Ana County lifts evacuation orders for Salem, Hatch, Garfield and Placitas; Rincon remains evacuated

UPDATE: 10:46PM - Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Salem, Hatch, Garfield and Placitas. The evacuation order remains in effect for Rincon. The county is urging those returning to their home to use caution as flooding, debris, damaged roads and other hazards may remain.  UPDATE: 7:47PM - Doña Ana County has now issued an evacuation order for residents in Placitas. UPDATE: 7:25PM - Doña Ana County has now issued an evacuation or…

Evacuation lifted for 4 communities in New Mexico; Rincon still under evacuation orders

NOTE: Video is from our team weather coverage before the evacuation orders were lifted. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation orders for residents and visitors in Salem, Hatch, Garfield and Placitas, the County announced shortly before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Heavy rain and a flash flood emergency [...]

Evacuation Orders Lifted Across Most Parts of Hatch Valley After Storms

Most evacuation orders in Doña Ana County’s Hatch Valley were lifted Tuesday night after torrential storms passed, allowing residents of Hatch, Placitas, Salem and Garfield to return home. Rincon remained under evacuation orders as officials warned of debris, damaged roads and lingering floodwaters.