(LAS VEGAS) — The city of Las Vegas has declared an emergency over its water supply after the Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in New Mexico history, contaminated the Gallinas River. The city relies solely on water from the river, which has been tainted with large amounts of fire-related debris and ash, according to city officials.
The city is currently relying on reservoirs which, at the current consumption rate, contain less than 50 days worth of stored water, according to Las Vegas Mayor Louie Trujillo.
The large amounts of ash and turbidity in the river have prevented the city from being able to pull water from it, as the city’s municipal water treatment facility is not able to treat water, according to the mayor.
The Hermit’s Peak Fire and Calf Canyon Fire merged on April 27. By May 2, the blaze had grown in size and caused evacuations in multiple villages and communities in San Miguel County and Mora County.
President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declarations for the New Mexico counties of Colfax, Mora and San Miguel on May 4.
The fire resulted in the loss of federal, state, local, tribal and private property including thousands of acres of the watershed for the Gallinas River, the primary source of municipal water for the city and surrounding areas, according to the emergency declaration.
The Gallinas River has resulted in thousands of acres of scorched forest, flooding, ash and fire debris.
according to Las Vegas Mayor Louie Trujillo.
Still, in all, what in the hell has happened to our country?
There is no plan i suspect and everything is falling apart. It’s depressing. Ignore the news for a week or so and focus on finding enjoyment and peace brother
NOT TRUE
Good advice. To you I say, keep the faith.
Las Vegas NM, in case anyone is wondering.
Las Vegas NV is Ok for now.
I can tell you we have been having torrential down pours daily. No shortage of water. Lots of erosion in the runoff. For those who don't already know, BIG lawsuits as the fire was started by the USFS.
started by the USFS...again.
HUH? "the city's municipal water treatment facility is not able to treat water, according to the mayor"...wonder what they do there at this facility, if not able to treat water?
Do you feel comfortable drinking your own cities water straight out of the tap? 🧐
Their treatment plant cannot handle the high turbidity of the water. The suspended solids in the water will clog the filters immediately thereby shutting down the treatment process. They will have to wait until the turbidity in the water drops to the levels the treatment plant can handle. It will take a few days or a week, but then they should be back in business. The reservoir has a 50 day supply.
https://www.insider.com/rare-thunderstorm-las-vegas-photos-videos-flooding-casinos-2022-7
Need water? Wish granted. Lol.
Different Las Vegas. The one running out of water is in New Mexico :)
How dare you try to give those fucks a click. At least archive it.
Las Vegas New Mexico not Las Vegas Nevada.
FUCK YOU AND YOUR MISLEADING TITLE. BLOCKED.
The lake Mead situation is dire. Very overlooked by media and us. Supplies water to millions. If that dries out we're talking biblical levels of uprising.
I mean, this is all designed, correct?
They can seed clouds, there shouldn't be any drought anywhere if they didn't want it. Wondering what is up with these weather weapons...
Desert city doesn't have tons of water in summer. Wow. Amazing.
Wow. In Joe Biden's America, there's more water for everyone down river!!!
"The city relies solely on water from the river..."
"...the city’s municipal water treatment facility is not able to treat water"
Urban planning at its finest. What could go wrong? But wait!:
"President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration..."
Phew! We are saved!
Well. Maybe if I was gonna build a city, a desert wouldn't be the first choice.
Killing all the nature and animals.
Watch the Water?
Fear porn, rage porn! it’s been declared a disaster, that just means it’s been declared a disaster for people to launder money.
So, will Americans finally get to experience what's its like to live outside the US? Shocking!
Live in a desert, win stupid prizes.