The National Weather Service forecast a 50% chance of rain on July 5, the result of thunderstorms moving through the region.
But less than a tenth of an inch was expected to fall on Las Cruces, in line with historical precipitation levels which saw about 5 inches of rainfall in July 2023. NWS forecasted continuing possibilities of rain through Sunday.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monsoon outlook for 2024 showed New Mexico leaning below for average rainfall this monsoon season. The monsoon season in New Mexico started on June 15 and will continue through September.
Despite the outlook, Doña Ana County reminded residents that it pays to be prepared and again offered residents free sandbags for pick up.
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Residents can collect up to 10 empty sandbags at the following locations:
- Doña Ana County Fire and Rescue Station 1 - 601 Doña Ana School Road. Distribution: daytime hours.
- Doña Ana County Fire and Rescue Station 2 – 1055 E. O’Hara Road in Anthony. Distribution: daytime hours.
- Doña Ana County Fire and Rescue Station 9 - 500 E. Lisa Drive in Chaparral. Distribution: daytime hours.
- Doña Ana County Fire and Rescue Station 17 - 8014 Airport Road in Santa Teresa. Distribution: daytime hours.
- Las Cruces Fire Station 1 – 201E Picacho Ave. in Las Cruces. Distribution: daytime hours.
- Office of Emergency Management – 1170 N. Solano Dr. Suite O in Las Cruces. Distribution: 9:30 am to noon, June 24 to 27 and July 1 to 3.
- Sunland Park Fire Department Station 1 – 1030 McNutt Rd. in Sunland Park. Distribution: daytime hours.
- Sunland Park Fire Department Station 2 – 5650 McNutt Rd. in Sunland Park. Distribution: daytime hours.
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For more information on monsoon preparedness, including sandbag filling instructions and flood safety tips, call the Office of Emergency Management at 575-647-7900.
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