New Mexico
Dramatic video captures sheriff stranded on top of car amid New Mexico flooding
Dramatic video: New Mexico sheriff stranded by floodwaters
Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington was rescued after his patrol truck was swept away by floodwaters.
A New Mexico police officer was rescued from raging flood waters over the weekend after becoming trapped on top of his patrol car, according to a video shared by the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted Sunday on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, the video taken by Sheriff Mike Herrington shows him speaking into his phone camera as police lights flash around him. Below him, rushing water can be seen and heard in the dark.
“At this time I am sitting on the roof of my cop car,” Herrington, clad in a yellow windbreaker, says to the camera. “I am completely surrounded by water…Came into this not expecting that much water and before I know it, I was swept off into this. Multiple vehicles have been swept away as well,” he says in the roughly one-and-a-half-minute clip.
After panning around to show the sheer amount of flooding, which had swallowed other cars, Herrington used the opportunity to warn residents of the county to stay home and avoid the roads.
“Everyone out here in this be careful, be safe and I’m just waiting until the water goes down,” he says at the end of the clip.
Sheriff Herrington was later rescued unharmed, the office confirmed to the BBC.
New Mexico hit by weekend rainfall, flooding
New Mexico experienced record-breaking rainfall and flash flooding over the weekend, resulting in two deaths and 300 rescues by the New Mexico National Guard.
Floodwaters entered homes and other buildings and swept cars off the streets, leaving some people waiting for rescue on the roofs of their homes or vehicles. The intense flooding and debris carried in by the water have left several areas still dangerous and inaccessible as of Wednesday and residents are still advised to avoid driving local streets when possible, officials said.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration for Roswell and Chaves counties on Monday, allocating $1 million in state funding for flooding relief efforts in and around Roswell, the city announced.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico plans to build new gates at four campus entrances along Central that will close nightly.
The gates will replace manual barriers in a project expected to cost about $1.5 million.
The Board of Regents approved the security upgrades for the UNM campus.
University officials said the gates will automatically close nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The gates will go in near Princeton Drive, Stanford Drive, Yale Boulevard and Terrace Street on the south end of campus.
A current rendering shows the gate completely blocking the road. Officials said the change will reduce unauthorized traffic and allow police officers to focus more effectively on prevention and response.
Construction will start in May. University officials hope to finish the project by September.
Showers and falling temperatures across Maryland Friday
Woman struck, fatally injured, while walking on the Lodge Freeway, state police say
Think you’re middle class in Massachusetts? Here’s the income range
Over 840,000 Minnesotans Assist Aging Loved Ones, Shaping Their Daily Lives
What channel is Mississippi State baseball vs Ole Miss on today? Time, TV schedule to watch college baseball game
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Indiana Members Credit Union announced as new anchor tenant at Bottleworks District
Video: Will ICE Change Under Its New Leader?
DHS shutdown breakthrough comes at cost for Republicans as funding fights nears end
Rubio joins crucial G7 talks as Iran war set to dominate second day
A surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat
Video: Savannah Guthrie Says She Believes Her Mother Was Taken for Ransom
-
Detroit, MI1 week agoDrummer Brian Pastoria, longtime Detroit music advocate, dies at 68
-
Science1 week agoHow a Melting Glacier in Antarctica Could Affect Tens of Millions Around the Globe
-
Movie Reviews1 week ago‘Youth’ Twitter review: Ken Karunaas impresses audiences; Suraj Venjaramoodu adds charm; music wins praise | – The Times of India
-
Science1 week agoI had to man up and get a mammogram
-
Sports6 days agoIOC addresses execution of 19-year-old Iranian wrestler Saleh Mohammadi
-
New Mexico5 days agoClovis shooting leaves one dead, four injured
-
Business1 week agoDisney’s new CEO says his focus is on storytelling and creativity
-
Texas1 week agoHow to buy Houston vs. Texas A&M 2026 March Madness tickets