Press Releases: 2006

For live, brief weekly updates of county news, tune in Wednesdays to Jack Lutz in the Morning at approximately 7:35 a.m. on The Rocket 99.9 or on Your Morning Show at approximately 8:10 a.m. on KVLC, 101-Gold. On Thursday mornings, you can tune in to the following stations: KGRT Morning Country Show with Joel and Patricia at approximately 7:40 a.m., then on HOT 103.1’s Morning Show (approx. 8:02-8:05 a.m.). In addition, you can hear updates throughout the week at various times on AM 570, KSNM.

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8/21/2006 10:25pm
SINKHOLE CLOSES CANAL ROAD AT N.M. 187

Doña Ana County Roads crews have closed Canal Road at N.M. 187 north of Hatch due to a developing sinkhole.
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8/21/2006 10:24pm
PLACITAS ARROYO BREACHES; MINIMAL FLOODING REPORTED

The Placitas Arroyo has breached and is flooding to an open field near Hatch, but no water is headed toward the village.
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8/19/2006 10:47am
FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE FOR 8-19-06

FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE: RED CROSS ISSUES DEBIT CARDS; TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULED; CLEAN-UP TEAMS AVAILABLE; HATCH VILLAGE OFFICES RELOCATE; FURNITURE DONATIONS ACCEPTED; TETANUS SHOTS OFFERED read more...

8/18/2006 11:21am
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR SATURDAY CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS IN HATCH

Volunteers from Doña Ana County and surrounding areas who wish to assist the Village of Hatch with clean-up operations will be given their opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 19.
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8/17/2006 4:09pm
HATCH INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER SEEKS SPANISH-SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS

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8/17/2006 1:00pm
PRELIMINARY HATCH DAMAGE REPORTS SHOW A COMMUNITY’S PAIN

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8/17/2006 11:37am
HATCH BUSINESS DISTRICT REOPENING FOR FOOD, FUEL

The American Red Cross is reporting that selected businesses in Hatch - including grocery stores and gasoline stations - are reopening for business today as the community continues to recover from Tuesday’s flooding. read more...

8/17/2006 11:07am
HATCH WATER SYSTEM FULLY RECOVERED, OPERATIONAL

Hatch village officials report that line breaks repaired yesterday are holding strong, and wells have refilled two of the village’s three collection tanks. The third tank is approaching capacity.
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8/17/2006 10:01am
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER REMAINS OPEN, CREWS DEPLOYED

With more rains probable in the forecast for Doña Ana County, the Emergency Operations Center remains activated, staffed and capable of coordinating further relief efforts to areas hard hit by flash flooding and storm runoff.
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8/16/2006 4:19pm
WATER LINES REPAIRED TO HATCH

The New Mexico Environment Department reports that crews have repaired water lines that supply the village. The line breaks were between the village’s well and the storage tank, so there was no danger of water line contamination. Tests conducted earlier today confirm the drinking water is safe for human use and consumption. read more...