As Floodwaters Recede, Conejos County Residents Reel From Damage, Focused on Recovery

What officials know so far about major flood impacts in southwestern Colorado

The toll, from damaged roads to disrupted school bus routes, emerges as floodwaters recede and evacuations continue

As floodwaters recede, Conejos County residents reel from damage, focused on recovery

"I've lived here 78 years and never in that time have I ever seen the water come down like it did," said Conejos County Emergency Manager Rodney King.

October floods: ‘This is a legendary event’. Heavy rains feed record river flows, close roads and force evacuations along the #RioGrande from South Fork into Conejos County as emergency managers assess the damage — Owen Woods and Chris Lopez (AlamosaCitizen.com)

Click the link to read the article on the Alamosa Citizen website (Owen Woods and Chris Lopez): October 25, 2026 he Rio Grande grew to its highest level in nearly 80 years over the El Niño storm weekend, forcing evacuations even south in Conejos County and shutting down Highways 112 and 285 into Sunday. “Legendary,” … Continue reading October floods: ‘This is a legendary event’. Heavy rains feed record river flows, close roads and force evacuati…