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MIMBRES – Potential flooding in the Mimbres area may lead to closures of low water crossings along NM 35, from milepost 5 near Mimbres to milepost 23 near Lake Roberts.
These closures may occur with little notice during rain events and are intended to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Low water crossings that may be impacted are located at:
MP 5.5 – Shingle Canyon
MP 9.3 – Allie Canyon
MP 11.8 – Shoulder Canyon
MP 20 – Skates Canyon
MP 21.7 – Railroad Canyon
MP 22.5 – Pump House Canyon (Lake Roberts)
The Grant County Sheriff's Office announces that as of 6:00 AM today, the road closure on Highway 15 has been lifted and the roadway is now open to traffic.
However, emergency and fire crews remain actively working in the area. Motorists are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant while traveling through the region. Please drive cautiously and be alert to possible hazards including flooding, falling trees, and debris on the roadways.
Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team MARCUS CORNWELL – INCIDENT COMMANDER
Notification for Public Health and Safety
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Highway 15 reopening; Drivers are urged to use caution as fire crews remain on-scene
Acres: 47,294 Start Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM
Personnel: 311 Containment: 83% Cause: Lightning
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Central Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Central Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana
County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above
7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Central Grant County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region/Highlands/Black Range-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa Basin-
Including the cities of Grant County Airport, White Sands Range
Headquarters, Fort Bayard, Silver City, Holloman AFB, Hachita,
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