The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) is advising residents on Aspen Drive of a temporary water outage scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, beginning at approximately 8 a.m. while crews relocate a water main as part of the Riverside Lift Station Improvement Project.

The water main relocation is a component of CRRUA's construction of a new lift station in the Riverside area, a project designed to significantly reduce wastewater backups and sewage overflows. The new lift station will replace the existing vacuum station, which has experienced equipment failures that resulted in sewage spills.

The City of Sunland Park was awarded a New Mexico Colonias Grant on Sept. 18, 2025, to fund the vacuum station replacement. Lift stations move wastewater from lower to higher elevations, allowing it to continue flowing to wastewater treatment facilities.

"Once the new Riverside lift station is operational, residents in the area can expect a drastic reduction in wastewater spills," said CRRUA Executive Director Juan Crosby.

The Riverside Lift Station Project is a collaborative effort between the City of Sunland Park and CRRUA and builds on the Riverside Drive road improvement project completed in May 2025, which included significant upgrades to the neighborhood's water and wastewater infrastructure.

CRRUA will notify residents when the water main relocation is complete and water service has been restored.

Once service is restored, customers may notice temporary water discoloration caused by naturally occurring minerals in the distribution system. CRRUA recommends waiting until the water runs clear before washing laundry. The discoloration should clear within 24 hours. If it persists, customers should run cold water for several minutes until it clears. Those who continue to experience discolored water should contact CRRUA Customer Service at 575-589-1075 or the after-hours emergency line at 575-202-7173.

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