Glenwood report by Richard Torres

GLENWOOD NM JULY 06, 2012
by Richard Torres
Catron County Flood Response Incident Management Team (CCFRIMT) Commander Zina McGuire states: "We are planning for many eventualities. We are doing the best we can to be ready. All volunteers are to be commended for their efforts."

The CCFRIMT has approximately sixty-six (66) men and women in Operation Support positions. Central Command, equiped with a communication center, is based in Reserve. Five (5) Division Centers are located at key points throughout the Flood Zone. The CCFRIMT is operating 24/7 till further notice.

Mineral Creek bridge located just south of Alma on Highway 180 at approximately 4pm Thursday(7-5), facing East. Photo: R Torres

Mineral Creek bridge located just south of Alma on Highway 180 at about 4pm Thursday (7-5), facing West. Photo: R Torres

Whitewater Creek located in downtown Glenwood on Highway 180 at about 4:15pm Thursday (7-5), facing West. Note wooden guardrail: steel guardrail war removed and replaced with wooden guardrail. Photo: R Torres

Whitewater Creek located in downtown Glenwood on Highway 180 at about 4:15pm Thursday (7-5), facing , facing East. Note cement block installation. In addition to banks lined with cement blocks, large cement barriers will be installed to help direct water flow. Photo: R Torres