New Mexico General Services Department

10/09/2026

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10/02/2026

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09/30/2026

As we continue to see flooding across the state, here are some reminders on how to stay safe:
-Stay out of the flood waters.
-Pay attention to emergency alerts.
-Get to higher ground if you are in a flood prone area.
-Stay out of arroyos.

Turn around. Don't Drown!

09/29/2026

Drive safe out there, NM.

More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown

09/24/2026

New Mexico State Parks will waive day-use and parking fees at all 35 state parks this weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, in recognition of National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day.

“State parks are where many New Mexicans catch their first fish, take their first hike, and begin traditions they carry for the rest of their lives,” New Mexico State Parks Division Director Toby Velásquez stated in a news release. “By waiving day-use fees, we hope more families will choose a state park, spend time outdoors exploring and create memorable experiences.”

On the same weekend, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife has announced that anglers may fish without a license statewide.

09/22/2026

NMDOT urges drivers to stay safe as heavy rainfall hits New Mexico
Tyson Sintas, KRQE

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is urging drivers to use extreme caution as widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across New Mexico as the National Weather Service has issue Flood Watch from noon Tuesday through 7 p.m. Wednesday for New Mexico.

Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, arroyos, normally dry washes and places with poor drainage. Storms may develop quickly and produce heavy rainfall, damaging winds and small hail. NMDOT said drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions, reduced visibility, standing water, debris and possible road closures.

NMDOT has provided some tips when driving through flash floods and severe weather:

1. Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears and the roadway beneath the water may be damaged or washed away.
2. Never enter a flooded arroyo or low-water crossing. Arroyos and normally dry washes can fill rapidly, even when rain is falling miles away.
3. Obey road closures and barricades. They are placed for your safety. Never move, drive around or ignore a barricade closing a flooded or damaged roadway.
4. Slow down and buckle up. Wet pavement increases stopping distance and the risk of hydroplaning. Reduce your speed and always wear your seat belt.
5. Increase following distance. Leave additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead to allow more time to react and stop.
Use your headlights. Turn on your headlights during rain and low-visibility conditions so you can see and be seen.
6. Do not use cruise control. Maintaining direct control of your speed can help you respond more quickly if your vehicle begins to lose traction.
7. Watch for debris and roadway damage. Heavy rain can wash rocks, mud, branches and other debris onto roadways and can undermine pavement.
8. Treat dark traffic signals as four-way stops. Storms may cause power outages. Approach intersections cautiously and be prepared for signals that are not operating.
9. Avoid unnecessary travel during the heaviest storms. When possible, delay travel until conditions improve.
10. Stay informed. Check weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling and never attempt to check a phone or mobile device while driving.
11. If visibility becomes too poor to safely continue driving, find a safe location completely off the roadway and away from areas prone to flooding. Do not stop in travel lanes, beneath overpasses or in low-lying areas where water may rise quickly.

NMDOT crews will monitor roadways throughout the severe weather and respond to flooding, debris and other hazards as conditions allow. Drivers should never assume a roadway is safe just because the water appears shallow.

09/18/2026

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09/16/2026

Don't drive through flooded roads. Be safe out there.

09/14/2026

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