Severe flood devastates Piedras Negras after Río Grande surge
Torrential rains swelled a tributary of the Rio Grande by 25 feet flooding Piedras Negras Mexico. At least 29 killed, up to 75 missing, hundreds shelter in municipal gym as President Vicente Fox visits and pledges aid. Emergency crews scour debris and toppled homes.
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Piedras Negras
Mexico
Rio Grande
Escondido
Vicente Fox
San Antonio
Fox
Escondido River
Coahuila
Enrique Martinez Y Martinez
Toyah residents return to a water-logged town
Toyah town luch flooding recedes as residents filter back to survey damage. Ditches and homes still hold water and debris lines streets. Mayor pro-tem Diana Tollett notes widespread sogginess and plans to urge Governor Perry to declare a disaster area. Engineers weigh bridge repair steps.
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Toyah
Sandy Terry
Terry's Grill
Diana Tollett
Terry’s Grill
Tollett
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Rick Perry
Man in town pleads for aid as storm looms
Local resident Tollett voices despair for a poor town facing an uncertain future as a Saturday night thunderstorm approaches. The brief mentions upcoming TOYAH coverage on Page 2A.
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Tollett
Flooding In Southeastern New Mexico Closes Roads
After persistent rains in the high desert Southeastern New Mexico and Texas counties faced road closures around Hobbs Eunice and Seminole. The Pecos River in Carlsbad overflowed its banks at times prompting debris cleanup and pothole repairs. Eddy County officials reported 31 people evacuated by helicopter from isolated areas with 15 staying in hotels. Repairs will take months to complete with damage assessments underway.
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New Mexico
Ben
Texas
Hobbs
Eunice
Seminole
Pecos River
Carlsbad
Eddy County
Joel Arnwine
Arnwine
Fort Bliss
Five killed in Reeves County four vehicle crash
Five people died and three were injured in a four vehicle wreck at 4 40 a m Monday in south Reeves County. Victims include Melinda O Brien 43 of Spring and five other Mexico linked victims from the tractor trailer rig. A 1999 Ford F 250 pickup driver Wes Wilkins 26 of Kermit also died at the scene. Three other O Brien passengers are listed in stable condition. The crash occurred about 20 miles southeast of Pecos. See ACCIDENT on Page 2A.
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Reeves County
Melinda O’brien
Marielena Martinez Garcia
Ermilio Maya Lujan
Marco Antonio Camacho
Zinapecuaro
Michoacan
Mexico
O’brien
Marcelo Castillo Reyes
Jose Canizal Padilla
Jessica Guevara Cruz
Reeves County Hospital
Riley
Paul Wesley
Wes” Wilkins
Kermit
Pecos
Mondas
U.S. Highway 285
Food Spring Delights Bring Fresh Flavors and Color
A seasonal push highlights bright produce and vibrant dishes to lift spirits after winter. Chefs emphasize light textures, citrus accents, and herbaceous greens to create appealing, healthful plates.
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Department of Public Safety
Robert Orr
David Dickie
Mark Sterkel
Odessa
Virginia Gibson
Toyah Senior Center
Gibson
N.M
Jal
Ben Chance
NEW Mexico Highway Department
Chance
Justice of the Peace
Jim Riley
Richard Crum
Camacho
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