'Turn Around Don't Drown' advice from the NMDOT

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) would like to remind motorists of the hazards of flash flooding. As the snow melts and monsoon season approaches, the risk of flash flooding increases significantly.According to the NMDOT District Four, flash floods in 2022 were especially detrimental in northeastern New Mexico. The department advises motorists to avoid traveling through flooded areas, reminding community members that as little as six inches of wa