United States / Mountain West / New Mexico
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Official Warning‹ Tue, Oct 27Wednesday, October 28, 2026Version 1 · Oct 29, 12:12 AM MDTThu, Oct 29 ›Right nowAlert me about Rio Arriba County
3 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Health.
3Warnings recorded
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 28 at 11:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday was 6.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain between 6.4 and 6.7 feet through the next several days. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 07/21/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon MDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 28, 11:45 AM MDT · expires Oct 29, 12:00 PM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 6:50PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM MDT Tuesday was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to oscillate around 6.4 to 6.5 feet through Wednesday. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.4 feet on 07/21/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at noon MDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 27, 6:50 PM MDT · expires Oct 28, 12:00 PM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 11:53AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 06/13/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at noon MDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 27, 11:53 AM MDT · expires Oct 28, 12:00 PM MDT · Issuer
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- Cross Country · Rio Grande Sun · Oct 28, 9:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor · Rio Grande Sun · Oct 28, 6:05 AM MDT Published event
- El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor · Ruidoso News · Oct 28, 6:05 AM MDT Published event
- El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor · Artesia Daily Press · Oct 28, 6:05 AM MDT Published event
- El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor · Carlsbad Current-Argus · Oct 28, 6:05 AM MDT Published event
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- El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor · Alamogordo Daily News · Oct 28, 6:05 AM MDT Published event
- Editorial Endorsement: Martin Zamora for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District · Rio Grande Sun · Oct 28, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Report In Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Reported · first reported as “El Rito Media Endorses Gregg Hull for New Mexico Governor” by Alamogordo Daily News · first seen Oct 28, 6:05 AM MDT