KRQE Newsfeed: Ruidoso flooding, Albuquerque flooding, Stormy and warm, Sundance bid, Highline express

Monday’s Top Stories

• Body recovered from river, CABQ says
• Interactive map allows Ruidoso evacuees to check on homes
• Fundraiser aims to help 121-year-old building stay structurally secure
• Low-interest loans available for Ruidoso residents
• APD takes barricaded subject into custody
• Low-interest loans available for Ruidoso residents
• Having a child? These are the popular baby-naming trends to know — or avoid
• Dangerous Hurricane Beryl closes in on southeast Caribbean

Monday’s Five Facts

[1] Flooding forces evacuations in Lincoln County – Dozens of people have been rescued from flooded areas in Ruidoso. The flooding forced Highway 70 to be closed in both directions at Sudderth. The national guard says they have rescued around 45 people from flooded areas. The village says sandbags are available for residents at Fire Station 2 on White Mountain Drive. More flooding is expected as more rain is forecasted to fall in burn scar areas. Anyone displaced can find shelter at the White Mountain Relief Center.

[2] Albuquerque officials detail impact of flash flooding – Clean up efforts continue after storms left parts of Albuquerque flooded. City officials announced that large parts of downtown flooded, with APD’s main station and city hall getting water in their basements. The hardest hit areas were Barelas and Martineztown. The city said the Marble Arno Pump station, built to help alleviate flooding to Martineztown, failed to activate properly due to power surges. City officials said the station did help alleviate flooding in some nearby neighborhoods.

[3] Rounds of more storms and breezy weather – A Flood Watch is in effect for a good portion of The Rio Grande River Valley, around The Four Corners, along the northern mountains, and for The Lincoln National Forest. Most will reach the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s before the storms fire off in the west, central, and northern areas of New Mexico. The main threats with the slow-moving storms to start will be flash flooding, especially in the burn-scar areas, but then the rain activity will quickly move to the northeast later in the afternoon and evening.

[4] Santa Fe exploring possibility of hosting Sundance Film Festival – The Santa Fe Film Office says they have submitted a proposal of interest to the Sundance Institute to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. In April, Sundance announced they were exploring new host locations after their contract with Park City, Utah expires. Sundance is not expected to announce the selected location until either late this year or early next year.

[5] Durango train debuts evening “Highline Express” in July – The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is adding “Highline Express” scenic train excursion starting July 1. People will see views from above the Animas River and across the famous Highline and horseshoe curve. Train officials say the route is for nature lovers, photographers, history buffs, and travelers seeking a unique way to experience the Colorado wilderness.

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