San Juan County, New Mexico — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has committed $42.75 million in state funding to help northern New Mexico communities recover from flooding that began October 22.

What is happening:

The governor signed 57 emergency executive orders on Wednesday, each releasing $750,000 for cleanup and repairs in areas hit by the floods. The money will go toward clearing debris and fixing roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure damaged by the high water. Combined with earlier releases of $3.75 million and $8.25 million, the state has now put nearly $55 million toward flood response over the past month.

Local impacts:

The flooding struck hardest in San Juan County and surrounding northern New Mexico communities, where swollen rivers forced evacuations and left roads, homes, and utilities damaged. County officials have warned that recovery costs for infrastructure alone could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. A federal emergency declaration was signed last week, but the governor's office says reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective work has not yet been approved, leaving state, county, and Tribal governments to carry those costs for now.

What to do:

- Stay out of floodwater. It can carry sewage, fuel, pesticides, and hidden debris, and it can hide damaged roads and live power lines.

- Keep clear of areas where crews are removing debris or repairing roads and bridges.

- Call 911 if you are trapped or in immediate danger, and 2-1-1 for other assistance.

- Never walk, swim, or drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don't drown.

Source: Tri-City Record / AOL, October 29, 2026. Reported by TNW News.