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By Frost McGahey, Investigative journalist
Stock Photo from CarGurus
Recently Ann, a reader of the Grant County Beat, described how after a minor fender bender, Liberty Mutual declared her 2005 Lexus SUV a total loss. It shocked her since the car was drivable and had only sustained damage to the passenger side doors and the rear bumper.
The Liberty adjustor said the car was worth $5000, and it would cost $4500 to repair which made it for the company a total loss. This shocked Ann.
- Category: Weather
[Editor's Note: From dust storm to flooding - just to make things interesting, I guess. Be prepared for crazy weather and maybe, just maybe we should ignore the alerts that come without end. Trying to scare us maybe? It's the weather folks, and it does not pay attention to those who predict it!]
ROAD ADVISORY
CLOSURE – Lordsburg Area
Closure, NM 92 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0, Arizona State Line to mile marker 6, 3 miles east of Virden is closed due to flooding. Roadways are not passable. Do not attempt to cross. The NMDOT is currently clearing roadway and will notify as conditions change.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don’t drown.
- Category: Weather
[Editor's Note: Guess what? It's your regular daily afternoon high wind weather advisory for Hidalgo County. Please realize this happens just about every afternoon this time of year. Sometime it has rain with it; sometimes it doesn't. Be prepared! Stay Safe! Don't except any more of these, unless they are different!]
HIGH WIND WEATHER ADVISORY:
High wind warning in Hildago County. High profile vehicles please use caution. The NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.
- Category: Front Page News
US 180 at mile marker 118 is now open. Removed from NM Roads.
ROAD ADVISORY
CRASH- Silver City Area
Crash, US 180 eastbound lane at mile marker 118, 2 miles west of Santa Clara, all traffic is being diverted off to the shoulder.
- Category: Weather
[Editor's Note: I've gotten three weather alerts on severe thunderstorms rolling through Grant County. More may come. Posting just one takes up to 5 minutes per event. And I have decided that it is not worth my time.
I'm guessing many of you have weather apps on your phone or computer and they predict when weather events are "likely" to arrive in your area. After all, it is monsoon season, and you know if you live n a flood prone area or not and likely keep an eye on the sky.
I will continue to post ones that cover more general areas and are received on the previous dates, so that you can see prepare with alerts on the Beat.
May I request that you , and I know you are smart , figure out your own preparation for wild weather.
Stay safe!]
If you protest this decision, please email me at
- Category: Weather
FLOODING – Glenwood Area
Difficult Driving Conditions, NM 174 eastbound and westbound lanes from mile marker 0 to 4, all low water crossings are running with debris. Use extreme caution.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.
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