Silver City Daily Digest Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Ty's Take
Water's running where it usually doesn't, which out here means paying attention to which roads are still passable and which ones have turned into temporary arroyos. The Mimbres is up, wet roads are slicking things around Deming and Akela, and the Forest Service has shuttered some gates on the Gila—typical monsoon season stuff, but it happens fast enough that you can't assume the route you took yesterday still works today. If you're heading out to the wilderness or down toward Lordsburg, check before you go. In a county this spread out, a washout fifty miles away doesn't sound like your problem until you're stuck on the wrong side of it.
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Grant County Beat
New Mexico Highway 35 north of Mimbres is closed to traffic due to running water over low-lying road crossings near Allie Canyon. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes and avoid attempting to cross flooded areas.
Road Closure and Flooding Deming/Columbus area 072026
NM 11 between Columbus and Sunshine has been shut down due to flooding, while nearby sections of the highway are experiencing hazardous conditions from water running across the roadway. Motorists should use extreme caution and seek alternate routes in the Deming and Cotton City areas.
Flood advisory in effect until 8:15 p.m. 072026
Grant County is under a flood advisory through 8:15 p.m. today as heavy thunderstorms bring excessive rainfall to southwest New Mexico. Low-lying areas and normally dry arroyos could experience minor flooding and rising water levels.
Temporary Closures on the Gila National Forest 072026
The Gila National Forest has closed Ben Lilly and Willow Creek campgrounds starting July 21 through mid-October due to dangerous monsoonal flooding in the area. The closure protects public safety as flood events continue to threaten the region.
REMOVED: Road Closure in Lordsburg Playa area 072026
A previously reported closure on Interstate 10 near Lordsburg has been lifted after dust storms and low visibility conditions cleared from the Playa area.
WET ROADS – Deming/ Akela Area 072026
Heavy rainfall, hail, and winds gusting up to 60 mph are creating dangerous driving conditions along Interstate 10 near Akela between Deming and the surrounding area. Motorists should exercise extreme caution due to limited visibility and wet road surfaces.
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