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🌱 How much rain did Las Vegas actually get in this week’s deluge?

Las Vegas, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Las Vegas! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much rain did Las Vegas actually get in this week’s deluge?
  • See how New Mexico Highlands in Las Vegas ranks statewide this year.
  • Why are National Guard swiftwater teams staged near Las Vegas now?

Also on today's calendar: Chadron State College Eagles at New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Clovis tops 12 inches as major flooding hits southern and eastern New Mexico (koat.com) — Las Vegas has picked up nearly two inches of rain in the latest round of storms, as flooding batters communities across southern and eastern New Mexico and Clovis tops a foot of rainfall. Detailed National Weather Service totals show how much rain fell in San Miguel County and neighboring areas, helping residents gauge local flood risk and saturated ground conditions.
   

2. Best colleges in New Mexico (gpkmedia.com) — If you’re considering college close to home, New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas ranks among the top six four‑year schools in the state, with a solid overall grade and open admissions. The list compares tuition, acceptance rates, and outcomes across New Mexico, giving local families a quick snapshot of how Highlands stacks up against bigger universities.
   

3. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses economic impact, weather response, and bipartisanship in recent posts (newmexicosun.com) — State officials have pre-positioned National Guard swiftwater rescue teams near Las Vegas as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten burn-scar areas across New Mexico. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is using social media to update residents on weather readiness, major economic events in Roswell, and her efforts to maintain bipartisan relationships with other governors.
   

4. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights tribal funding bill and local culture in recent posts (newmexicosun.com) — Las Vegas residents may be interested to know that Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, who was born in Las Vegas, is pushing a bill to fund long-overdue tribal water infrastructure and speaking out on data centers’ use of land, water, and power. She’s also promoting Route 66 and lowrider culture as part of New Mexico’s story, while emphasizing corporate accountability in future tech development.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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