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County declares flood emergency

Overland flooding in the area has forced county commissioners in Eddy County to sign a Flood Emergency Declaration, as roads in the area have washed away.

Eddy County Commissioners met with Eddy County Emergency Manager, Lisa Thompson, on Monday, May 9, for a special meeting to discuss the situation.

Thompson reported that she'd toured Columbia, Cherry Lake, Lake Washington and Tiffany Townships t...