MORA, N.M. —

Flooding in Mora County, New Mexico, has severely damaged local infrastructure, like New Mexico State Highway 434, prompting swift repair efforts from local officials and the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

Mora County Sheriff Americk Padilla said, "We've kind of been in preparation a little bit...to see what was going to be in store for us." He emphasized the importance of having resources ready to address the damage.

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With the road destroyed, some people had to drive around through Santa Fe, adding two hours of travel just to get to the other side of Mora County.

Despite the swift action from repair crews, residents are still feeling the impact of the flooding. A group of residents near NM-434 has done th

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