(Posted 10-01-26 @ 9:10 a.m.) The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) is monitoring impacts to a section of its wastewater collection infrastructure resulting from overflow and elevated water levels in the Rio Grande following recent heavy rainfall.

“Excess water entering the wastewater collection system places additional stress on sewer infrastructure and increases the potential for overflows,” said CRRUA Executive Director Juan Crosby. “CRRUA crews are on-site addressing the situation and assessing conditions."

Crosby encourages residents to remain alert for unusual sewer odors or other signs of potential wastewater system issues in the area along McNutt Road from Sunland Park Drive south to the wastewater treatment facility near the Racetrack Drive intersection.

Crosby requests that anyone who notices sewer odor or other potential warning signs to please report it to CRRUA immediately by calling 575-589-1075 during office hours or 575-332-1076 OR 575-202-7173 after hours.

CRRUA will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on its website at crrua.org and Facebook page as additional information becomes available.