Heavy rain, flash flooding envelop parts of metro

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More widespread rain continues to flood several parts of New Mexico. Rio Rancho and Albuquerque's westside collected around 1.3" of rain in less than an hour flooding some roadways. Flash flooding warnings are in effect for parts of the Jemez as well with heavy rain inundating the Cerro Pelado burn scar with more than 2" of rain! Stay safe out there and avoid low-lying areas since these rainfall amounts are life-threatening. These showers will continue pushing off