Historic Flooding in New Mexico Leaves Two Dead and Hundreds Rescued

Record rainfall in Roswell caused severe flooding, prompting extensive rescue operations and a state emergency declaration.

The New Mexico National Guard rescued over 300 people, with 38 hospitalized due to injuries from the flooding.
Roswell experienced 5.78 inches of rain on Saturday, breaking a 1901 record and causing significant damage to infrastructure.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency, allocating $1 million for relief efforts in the affected areas.
Authorities set up a shelter at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for displaced residents as roads remained closed.
Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington and other motorists were stranded on vehicles due to rapidly rising floodwaters.