SAN JUAN COUNTY, NM —Further evacuations have been ordered in parts of Farmington, Bloomfield and San Juan County due to flooding. The following areas have been ordered to evacuate immediately: Wildhorse ValleyLee AcresBloomfield – areas near South Church and Calle Del RioCounty Road 2620 along the Animas River in Cedar HillAll areas along the San Juan and Animas RiversThe following areas in Farmington are now under evacuation:Rancho de Animas (Del Rio Court, Vista del Rio Court, Linda Lane)Pryor LaneRailroadThe following areas must 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 RoadCounty officials say rivers will continue to rise. Rivers are not expected to peak until Friday night or early Saturday morning. Evacuees can report to McGee Park. Pets and RVs are okay and the park facilities are safe and dry. Officials also report that flooding has affected the Bloomfield wastewater treatment plant and believe that floodwaters may be contaminated with raw sewage.
