US 70 in southern New Mexico reopens after mudslides
NMDOT
Mudslide damage along U.S. 70 in southern New Mexico.
UPDATE: Transportation officials on Monday evening reopened U.S. 70 from milepost 160 to 170, known as the San Augustine Pass, through southern New Mexico.
The announcement of the roadway s reopening came about 7:30 p.m. following a many-hours long cleanup effort due to mudslides.
However, NMDOT said the White Sands Missile Range entrance on and off ramps remained closed until further notice because water and debris was still blocking roadway access there.
ORIGINAL REPORT: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After shutting it down Sunday night due to a massive storm that triggered severe flooding, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said Monday that U.S. Route 70 would remain closed due to mudslides that overwhelmed the highway stretch known as the San Augustine Pass.
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