As Roswell suffers deadly flooding, MLG out-of-state campaigning for Harris

Severe flooding in Roswell has left at least two people dead and led to the rescue of hundreds of stranded residents, according to the New Mexico State Police. The flooding, triggered by extreme overnight rainfall, swept away vehicles and left many motorists stranded across the region. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 290 people rescued so far, 38 of whom were transported to hospitals for treatment.

The New Mexico National Guard, alongside other emergency agencies, has been instrumental in the rescue efforts. “Crews are still out there and rescue efforts are still underway,” said Officer Amanda Richards of the State Police. The National Guard reported conducting at least one swiftwater rope rescue, a technique honed during previous flooding events in Ruidoso.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Roswell and neighboring areas as heavy rainfall rates reached between 1.5 and 2 inches per hour. The severe storm threat remains for parts of eastern New Mexico, with more rain, hail, and wind expected through Monday. Roswell saw 5.78 inches of rainfall on Saturday, breaking a record that had stood since 1901.

Floodwaters from the Spring River reached dangerous levels, submerging streets and homes in the Cahoon area. Vehicles were swept into the river, and some residents had to be rescued from the tops of their submerged cars. In a statement, the City of Roswell confirmed one fatality due to the flooding and urged residents to stay indoors: “Many motorists became stranded when their vehicles got stuck in flood waters on many streets.”

Local authorities have closed roadways into Roswell, and the Roswell Air Center remains shut down, with all flights canceled until further notice. City facilities, including the library and zoo, are also closed as officials continue assessing damage and recovery efforts. Shelters are available for those displaced by the flooding, while officials warn against venturing out onto the roads until conditions improve.

However, amid Roswell’s destruction, far-left Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was out-of-state busy campaigning alongside other far-left Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Michigan) for Kamala Harris in Pittsburg. 

She bragged on October 20th via X, with pictures of the two governors and Lujan Grisham in a Pepto Bismol-colored pant suit, “With @GovWhitmer helping to protect the Blue Wall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania today. The race is tight here but we know all these fired-up Democrats will give Kamala Harris a Keystone State victory on Election Day!”

She quickly deleted the post, but not before X users screenshotted it. 

One posted, “This should be shared widely. While Roswell suffers, the governor is campaigning out of state. On your dime.”

Lujan Grisham has been well-known for her jet-setting lifestyle, flying across the world on the New Mexico taxpayers’ dime, including lavish trips to Dubai, Spain, the Netherlands, and trips across the country.