SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Heavy rains have threatened several communities throughout San Juan County in New Mexico as well as in southwest Colorado. The Animas River was expected to rise drastically Friday night into Saturday morning. On Friday, county leaders outlined the massive response underway and are urging residents to take evacuation warnings seriously. Here is everything you need to know about the impacts of the floods.
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Evacuations are in place for residents in northern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado. A complete list of affected areas can be found by clicking the link above. On Saturday, Bloomfield police ordered the evacuation and road closure at South Church Street. and Road 5005. Anyone in the area must leave immediately and move to higher ground…