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19000 Blk HWY 145 Pre-Evacuation Order · Civil Emergency · Montezuma County · 51m ago

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19000 Blk HWY 145 Pre-Evacuation Order

Montezuma County · Started Nov 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM · Updated 42m ago

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Nov 1, 2026, 10:06 PMeffective
Nov 2, 2026, 8:06 AMexpires
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19,000 Blk Hwy 145 - PRE-EVACUATION ALERT
PRE-EVACUATION ALERT. Montezuma County Sheriff issuing PRE-EVACUATION ORDER for residents 19,700 blk to 19,900 blk of HWY 145. Be prepared to evacuate when the order is given.
This is due to the Dolores River rising based on water runoff due to excessive rain. Predictions of river rising may cause serious flooding in this area.
There is no mandatory evacuation order yet, conditions are actively changing, and you should be ready to leave at a moment's notice. If you need extra time to evacuate, or have pets, livestock, or medical needs, consider leaving now. Pack your Go-Bag and important items. Monitor local updates via [radio station / emergency alert link / social media page].