Monday, July 28, 2008

Dolly Leftovers Brings Flooding to New Mexico

Officials in New Mexico report that hundreds of people have been forced from homes and campgrounds as a result of flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Dolly. One person, a man believed to be in his 20s, was killed.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood watches for much of the eastern part of the state on Monday.

Some 300 to 500 people were evacuated from homes, a campground and a recreational vehicle park after the Rio Ruidoso flooded its banks early Sunday.

According to state officials, more than 60 homes had been damaged.

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