Rockslide closes southern New Mexico road

OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A road in Otero County has been closed. Authorities said a rockslide prompted the closure.Photo courtesy of the Otero County Sheriff's Office
Around 10 a.m., the Otero County Sheriff's Office announced US 82 is blocked due to a rockslide. The road is closed from milepost 2 to milepost 8. Steep Hill Road is closed as well.Authorities said Fresnal Canyon Road is an alternative route for passenger vehicles only.Story continues below:Crime: Woman gets 2-day jai