County road partly closed

The Roosevelt County Road Department has closed South Roosevelt Road AD between NM 236 and South Roosevelt Road 3 at the request of the Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative, to allow downed lines to be safely removed from the roadway and repaired.

County Road Superintendent Ricky Lovato issued a news release saying the department has received some reports of roads impeded with blown sand, tumbleweeds and tree limbs throughout the County.

Lovato reports the Road Department is working to clear roads as reported.

Lovato asks all residents to call and report any concerns to the Administrative Offices at 575.356.5307.

Residents are encouraged to drive slow and watch for debris, heavy equipment and personnel during this time.