New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead

A southeastern New Mexico community began to dry out Monday after historic rainfall over the weekend produced severe flooding that left at least two people dead and hundreds stranded on rooftops. Waterlogged vehicles were still submerged along some city streets in Roswell, while others were seen smashed along bridge supports and tossed up against trees and power poles after being swept away by the floodwaters on Saturday and Sunday. Torres said he was hesitant to leave his band equipment behind, but as soon as the water reached the top of the stage, the band joined the party guests.

Torres captured videos from the roof of floating cars in the rushing floodwaters. “The water was dragging everything that was in the way,” he said. The group huddled in the cold on the roof for several hours as the rain continued through the night, Torres said.



Rescue crews arrived around daybreak Sunday as the water receded. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here.

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