SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. —
New evacuations have been ordered in parts of Farmington, Bloomfield and San Juan County due to flooding.
The following areas are being told to evacuate immediately:
Wildhorse ValleyLee AcresBloomfield – areas near South Church and Calle Del RioCounty Road 2620 along Animas River in Cedar HillAll areas along the San Juan and Animas Rivers
The following areas in Farmington are now under evacuation:
Rancho de Animas (Del Rio Court, Vista del Rio Court, Linda Lane)Pryor LaneRailroad
The following areas should be ready to evacuate at any time:
McColm Dr.South DeKalb St.Meadow View Dr.Melba LaneOscar Lane Oscar DriveShannon LaneCurtis PlaceRiverside DriveLa PuentaSilver River Adobe InnRiver Ranch Road
County officials say the rivers will continue to rise. Rivers are not expected to crest until late Friday night or early Saturday morning.
Evacuees can report to McGee Park. Pets and RVs are okay and the facilities at the park are safe and dry.
Officials also report that floodwaters have impacted the Bloomfield sewage treatment plant and to consider floodwaters may be contaminated with raw sewage.