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

Photos from Glenwood Afternoon of July 3

Photos from Glenwood Afternoon of July 3

GLENWOOD, NM  JULY 5, 2012
Richard Torres reporting

These pictures were taken in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 3rd.

The above photo shows the staging area for the Village of Reserve Volunteer Fire Department at the Glenwood School lot. VRVFD has been deployed daily since Monday, July 2, as part of the readiness preparations.

The above photo shows members of the Glenwood and Reserve VFD, as well as members of the Rancho Grande EMTs.

The above photo is taken on the bridge over the Whitewater River on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood. Picture is taken facing east.

The above photo is taken on the bridge over the Whitewater River on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood. Picture is taken facing west.