National Guard supports emergency responses across New Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico National Guard assisted local first responders across the state, including Hatch and Rincon.

In Hatch, National Guard soldiers in a “high-water vehicle” responded to a woman who became trapped in her vehicle in an arroyo, according to a Facebook post by the New Mexico National Guard.

The Guard’s vehicle drove into the arroyo with fire personnel and crews were able to remove the woman from her vehicle.

The woman was transported to the Hatch Fire Station, according to the National Guard.

Also, two Guard members with a light medium tactical vehicle responded to Rincon after a report of a residential roof collapse. The vehicle was on standby while fire personnel entered the residence.

“The New Mexico National Guard Joint Operations Center continues coordinating Guard personnel, equipment and response capabilities across the state in support of state and local agencies. Guard teams will remain prepared to respond to additional requests for assistance as weather conditions develop overnight,” the New Mexico National Guard said.