Alerts & Closures
PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
As result of the transmission line break on 9/30/2026 and under the guidance of the New Mexico Environment Department, the City is issuing a Precautionary Water Boil Advisory Notice. Click the highlighted link or visit the Public Notices page to read the document. Thank you for your understanding.Please see the map of the affected areas:
SANDBAG LOCATIONS & SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Loose sand and sandbags have been pre‑positioned at several locations for residents who need them:- Arrey Meal Site (loose sand),
- Baquera’s Grocery (sandbags),
- Sierra County Fairgrounds (loose sand and sandbags),
- Sierra County Administration (sandbags), and
- Bartoo Sand & Gravel (loose sand and sandbags).
The loose sand was donated by Jarred Bartoo, and additional sandbags are available if needed. Senior residents who require help filling or placing sandbags may request assistance through a coordinated effort with the Hot Springs High School football team, arranged by Coach Mateo Brown. Jo Munoz at (575) 894-6673 (option 6) has the coach’s contact information for those needing support.
⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Location: Silver Street and 9th Avenue intersection
Time: 8 AM through 5:30 PM
Reason: WSPI-1 Water Project
⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️
Date: Monday, October 5 - Wednesday, October 7
Location: Date Street to Cedar Street on 9th; plan for 7 AM closure and reopening by 5 PM
Reason: Shovel Ready Infrastructure Project
⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2026
Location: Sierra Vista Drive & West 6th Avenue
Time: 8 AM through 5:30 PM
Reason: WSPI-1 Water Project; crane work for installing vault lids
