The National Weather Service office announced a flash flood emergency on Friday night through early Saturday.
Heavy rain and flash flood warnings in New Mexico prompted officials to order some mandatory evacuations, with shelters set up for displaced residents.
Up to 2 inches of rain had fallen by late Friday with additional rainfall up to 1.5 inches expected overnight, the weather service said. The Las Vegas municipal government announced mandatory evacuations of parts of the city in social media posts, warning residents to prepare for overnight stays. The city said it established shelters for residents on the west and east sides of the city.
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