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CRRUA will be closed fr 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025 due to City orientationa nd MVD ribbon cutting ceremony. The office will reopen at 2 p.m. Payments can be made at CRRUA.org or by phone at 844-855-0090. Thank you. (Posted 07-16-2025)_Estaremos cerrados el Lunes, 28 de Julio debido a la orientación de la ciudad y la ceremonia de inauguración del MVD. Reabriremos a las 2PM Puede realizar sus pagos en CRRUA.ORG o por teléfono al 844-855-0090. (Publicado el 16-07-2025)
- Workshop on Proposed Utility Rate Changes Postponed: The joint informational workshop originally scheduled for July 17, 2025, regarding proposed water and wastewater rate changes has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. This meeting, hosted by CRRUA, the City of Sunland Park, and Doña Ana County, is intended to provide public insight into the cost of service study conducted by Jacobs Engineering. (Posted 07-16-2025)_Taller Informativo sobre Tarifas de Servicios Públicos Pospuesto: El taller informativo conjunto programado originalmente para el 17 de julio de 2025 ha sido pospuesto. Pronto se anunciará una nueva fecha. Este evento, organizado por CRRUA, la Ciudad de Sunland Park y el Condado de Doña Ana, tiene como propósito compartir con la comunidad los detalles del estudio sobre tarifas realizado por Jacobs Engineering. (Publicado el 16-07-2025)
- CRRUA Now 96.5% Compliant in Correcting Deficiencies Identified by NMED (Posted 07-15-2025)/CRRUA ahora cumple con el 96,5% en la corrección de deficiencias identificadas por NMED (Publicado el 15-07-2025)
- Discolored Water Calls for June 2025 (Posted 07-08-2025)_Llamadas de agua descolorida para junio de 2025 (Publicado el 07-08-2025)
- CRRUA is experiencing intermittent phone service disruption and is actively working to address the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you. (Posted 07-08-2025 at 10:33 a.m.)
- Cost of Service Rate Study - Joint Workshop on 07-17-2025_Estudio de Tarifas por Costo de Servicio - Taller Informativo Conjunto (Posted 07-07-2025) (Posted 07-07-2025)
- Happening Now: A construction-related water line break in the Villa Valencia and Edgemont neighborhoods in Sunland Park will result in little or no water pressure. Repairs are underway. Currently, there is no immediate estimate on the duration of the water service interruption. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. CRRUA recommends waiting to wash laundry until the water becomes clear. The discoloration should disappear within hours. If it does not, CRRUA recommends flushing faucets for five minutes. (Posted 07-02-2025 @ 3:21 p.m.) Lo que está sucediendo ahora: Una rotura de la línea de agua relacionada con la construcción en los vecindarios de Villa Valencia y Edgemont en Sunland Park resultará en poca o ninguna presión de agua. Las reparaciones están en marcha. Actualmente, no hay una estimación inmediata sobre la duración de la interrupción del servicio de agua. Una vez que se restablezca el servicio, el agua podría aparecer descolorida. CRRUA recomienda esperar para lavar la ropa hasta que el agua esté clara. La decoloración debería desaparecer en cuestión de horas. Si no es así, CRRUA recomienda tirar de la cadena de los grifos durante cinco minutos.
- CRRUA will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Payments can be made at CRRUA.ORG or over the phone at+ 1 844-855-0090/CRRUA estará cerrado el viernes 4 de julio en conmemoración del Día de la Independencia. Los pagos se pueden realizar en CRRUA.ORG o por teléfono al+ 1 844-855-0090.
- Update: Water pressure is restored. (Posted 07-01-2025 @ 10:45 a.m.) .0
- Happening Now: CRRUA is experiencing intermittent electrical issues that is resulting in low water pressure throughout the system. Updates will be posted. Thank you. (Posted 07-01-2025 @ 1:22 a.m.)
JUNE
- CRRUA Releases 2024 Consumer Confidence Report_CRRUA publica el Informe de Confianza del Consumidor 2024 (Posted 06-30-2025)
- CRRUA Initiates Voluntary Summer Outdoor Watering Schedule_CRRUA inicia un programa voluntario de riego al aire libre en verano (Posted 06-27-2025 @ 11:31 a.m.)
- Happening Now: CRRUA is experiencing intermittent phone and internet service and is actively working to resolve the issues. Payments can still be made in person at the CRRUA office, 4700 McNutt Rd., Sunland Park, NM. CRRUA will provide updatges. Thank you for your patience. (Posted 06-27-2025 @ 8:53 a.m.)
- Update #2: Water pressure has been restored. The returning pressure could disturb naturally occurring sediments in the water distribution system, resulting in the potential for discoloration. CRRUA recommends waiting for the water to become clear before washing laundry. The discoloration should disappear within 24 hours. If it does not, residents should flush faucets for several minutes. (Posted 06-265-2025 @ 8:54 a.m.)
- Update: The impacted area includes the Santa Teresa Port of Entry Industrial Area. Also, CRRUA offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. today. (Posted 06-25-2025 @ 7:43 a.m.)
- Happening Now: Some customers in the CRRUA service area have reported low water pressure resulting from overnight storms. CRRUA is aware of the situation and is actively working to restore pressure. In the meantime, CRRUA is asking customers to temporarily conserve water. Customers who use automatic timers for outdoor watering are asked to disengage them until water pressure returns to normal. CRRUA will post updates on its website and Facebook page. (Posted 06-25-2025 at 7:20 a.m.)
- CRRUA Passes June 2025 Operational Control Arsenic Tests_CRRUA pasa las pruebas de arsénico de control operativo de junio de 2025 (Posted 06-18-2025)
- On Wed., June 18, 2025, CRRUA will be open from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 2 - 4 p.m. due to employee training. CRRUA will be closed on Thu., June19, 2025 in obserance of Juneteenth. Payments can be made at crrua.org and by phone at 1-844-855-0090. Thank you.
- Notice of Potential for Discolored Water in the Tierra Madre, Valle Vista and Rio Vista subdivisions/Aviso de Potencial de Agua Descolorida en Partes del Área de Servicio de CRRUA (Posted 06-05-2025 @ 12:41 a.m.)
- Sunland Park City Council Approves $1.2 million for CRRUA & Establishment of New City Utility Department Moves Forward (Posted 06-04-2025)
- El Concejo Municipal de Sunland Park aprueba $1.2 millones para la remoción / rehabilitación de sedimentos del tanque de agua CRRUA y Avanza el establecimiento de un nuevo Departamento de Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad ((Publicado el 06-04-2025)
- UPDATE: Water service was restored shorlty before 10 p.m. on 06-04-2025) Notice of Water Outage in Anapra/Aviso de corte de agua en Anapra relacionado con la rotura de la tubería principal (Posted 06-04-2025 @ 5:59 p.m.)
- Santa Teresa Industrial Arsenic Treatment Facility Passes Most Recent Arsenic Test_La planta industrial de tratamiento de arsénico de Santa Teresa pasa la prueba de arsénico más reciente (Posted 06-04-2025)
- Notice of Emergency Response Plan CRRUA Board Training Workshop and Potential Quorum_ASUNTO: Aviso de Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias Taller de Capacitación de la Junta Directiva de CRRUA y Quórum Potencial (Posted 06-03-2025)
- UPDATE: Notice of Upcoming Water Outage Related to PRV Repair_ACTUALIZACIÓN: Aviso de Próximo Corte de Agua Relacionado con la Reparación de PRV (Posted 06-02-2025)
- Notice of June Hydrant Flushes/Testing in Santa Teresa_Aviso de Lavados/Pruebas de Hidrantes de Junio en Santa Teresa (Posted 05-30-2025)
MAY
- Notice of June Hydrant Flushes/Testing in Santa Teresa_Aviso de Lavados/Pruebas de Hidrantes de Junio en Santa Teresa (Posted 05-30-2025)
- Notice of Upcoming Water Outage Related to PRV Repair_Corte de agua relacionado con la reparación de PRV (Posted 05-30-2025 at 2:30 p.)
- Arsenic Treatment Facility Passes Second Follow-up Test/All Four CRRUA Arsenic Treatment Facilities Remain NMED Compliant Following NMED’s Most Recent Quarterly Compliance Test. (Posted 05-21-2025)
- First Follow-up Arsenic Test Completed (Posted 05-15-2025)
- State Mandated Cost-of-Service Study Nearly Complete (Posted 05-13-2025)
- April 2025 Arsenic Test Results_Spanish Version. (Posted 05-09-2025)
- Update: CRRUA will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9, for a software upgrade.Spanish version. (Posted 05-09-2025)
- CRRUA will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 9, for a software upgrade.Spanish version. (Posted 05-08-2025)
- Facts Matter: CRRUA Clarifies Misrepresented Water Quality Claims_Spanish Version. (Posted 05-07-2025)
- CRRUA Now 94.8% Compliant in Correcting Deficiencies Identified by NMED_Spanish Version (Posted 05-05-2025)
- CRRUA offices will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, for in-house training. Thank you. (Posted 05-01-2025)
APRIL
- Final Update: Water service is restored. (Posted 1:40 a.m. on 4-28-2025) Update: Crews have excavated their way to the location of the break; however, it will be a few more hours to complete the repairs. (Posted 04-27-2025 @ 9:43 p.m.) Repairs are underway to a water main break in the Feather Moon Drive area of Sunland Park that will result in no water and adjacent areas in Santa Teresa may also be affected. Currently, there is no immediate estimate on the duration of the water service interruption. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to drink, CRRUA recommends waiting to wash laundry until the water becomes clear. The discoloration should disappear within hours. If it does not, CRRUA recommends flushing faucets for five minutes. (Posted 04-27-2025 @ 5:30 p.m.)
- CRRUA Partnership Results in Improved Fire Suppression Infrastructure in Anapra. (Posted 04-24-2025)
- The Santa Teresa Port of Entry area will experience reduced to no water pressure for approximately two hours. Once pressure is restored, water could temporarily appear discolored due to naturally occurring sediments in the distribution system being disturbed. (Posted 04-23-2025 @ 3:08 p.m.)
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Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey: Every perspective is valuable. Whether you've lived in Doña Ana County your whole life or just moved here, your input helps us build safer, stronger communities._Spanish Version (Posted 04-13-2025(
- The Artcraft Road project is scheduled to begin construction in April 2025. The $243.7 million project, from the Texas/New Mexico state line to I-10, is designed to improve mobility in the fast-developing corridor. (Posted 04-03-2025)
- CRRUA passes March 2025 voluntary monthly arsenic tests_Spanish Version (Posted 04-02-2025)
MARCH
- Repairs are underway to a water main break at the 5800 block of Ridge Drive. Adjacent areas may also be affected. Currently, there is no immediate estimate on the duration of the water service interruption. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to drink, CRRUA recommends waiting to wash laundry until the water becomes clear. The discoloration should disappear within hours. If it does not, CRRUA recommends flushing faucets for five minutes. (Posted 03-31-2025 @ 10:23 a.m.)
- Members of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) Board of Directors participated in a workshop today on Board Roles and Responsibilities conducted by representatives of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). (Posted 03-28-2025 @ 3:03 p.m.)
- The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) will conduct fire hydrant maintenance and flushing from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 28-29, 2025, in the Santa Teresa, NM area to ensure hydrants operate properly. Adjacent areas also may be affected. Water service will not be interrupted; however, water discoloration could occur as a result of the actions. Although thhe water is safe to drink, CRRUA recommeds waiting to wash laundry until after the water becomes clear. The discoloration should disappear within 24 hours. If it does not, flush faucets for several minutes. If the discoloration remains, call CRRUA for assistance at (575) 332-1076. (Posted 03-28-2025 @ 1:25 p.m.)
- CRRUA Passes February 2025 Arsenic Tests (Posted 03-24-2025)
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Residents in the Santa Teresa Country Club area are advised that efforts to suppress a structure fire on Magic Shadow Loop near Feather Moon Drive could temporarily result in discolored water as a high volume of water moving through the water lines can disturb naturally occurring mineral deposits in the system. Although the water is safe to consume, CRRUA recommends waiting until the water clears to do laundry. To help clear the lines of discolored water, residents can flush their water lines by running outdoor fausetts for approximately ten minutes. If the water discoloration continues after the fire is out, residents should report the issue to the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, CRRUA by calling (575) 332-1076. (Posted 03-21-2025 @ 12:41 p.m.)
- National Weather Service forecast for today: Patchy blowing dust after noon. Sunny, with a high near 72. Windy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west 24 to 34 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.(Posted 03-18-2025 @ 7:15 p.m.)
- Update: Water service has been restored. (Posted 03-12-2025 @ 3:20 p.m.) Construction activity has led to a water main break on Aspen Drive between McNutt Road and Riverside Drive. Birch Drive will also be affected. Currently, there is no immediate estimate on the duration of the water service interruption. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to drink, CRRUA recommends waiting to wash laundry until the water becomes clear. The discoloration should disappear within hours. If it does not, CRRUA recommends flushing all faucets for five minutes. (Posted 03-12-2025 @ 11:16 a.m.)
- Update: Water service has been restored. (Posted 03-12-2025 @ 3:20 p.m.) A fire hydrant replacement will temporarily disrupt water service in Anapra, NM for approximately two hours. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to drink, CRRUA recommends waiting to wash laundry until the water becomes clear. The discoloration should disappear within hours. If it does not, CRRUA recommends flushing all faucets for five minutes. (Posted 03-12-2025 @ 10:14 a.m.)
- CRRUA Responds to Customer Outreach Regarding February Discolored Water Event (Posted 03-08-2025)
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Notice of Violation Clarified: Monitoring Requirements for Lead and Copper (Posted 03-07-2025)
FEBRUARY
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Residents in Santa Teresa and a portion of Sunland Park will temporarily experience discolored water following a fire department response to a fire on Crawford Road. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to drink, CRRUA recommends waiting until the water clears before doing laundry. (Posted (02/21/2025 & 3:54 p.m.)
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CRRUA Holds Safety Training for Treatment Plant Operators and First Responders (Posted 02-01-2025)
- All Four CRRUA Arsenic Treatment Facilities Now NMED Compliant (Posted 02-17-2025)
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CUSTOMER NOTICE: CRRUA WILL OPEN AT 11 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12, DUE TO IN-HOUSE TRAINING. AVISO AL CLIENTE: CRRUA ABRIRÁ A LAS 11 A.M. EL MIÉRCOLES 12 DE FEBRERO, DEBIDO A LA CAPACITACIÓN INTERNA. (Posted Feb. 11, 2025)
- CRRUA welcomes representatives from EPA. (Posted 02-10-2025 @ 4:07 p.m.)
- Notice of Intent to Adopt an Ordinance on March 10, 2025: Design and Development Standards (Posted 02-07-2025)
- Update: Water pressure has returned to the area. The increase in pressure could disturb naturally-occurring sediments in the distribution lines resulting in discolored water. Although the water is safe to consume, CRRUA recommends that customers run cold water for a few minutes and to wait until water clears before doing laundry. (Posted 02-04-2025 @ 3:15 p.m.) Repairs to a water line in the Valle Vista subdivision will temporarily result in little to no water pressure. Once repairs are completed and water pressure restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to consume, CRRUA recommends waiting until water clears before doing laundry. (Posted 01-29-2025 @ 11:50 a.m.)
JANUARY
- The CRRUA executive director and members of the CRRUA board met in Santa Fe with Cabinet Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department on Jan. 29, 2025, to discuss community development and infrastructure growth in the Sunland Park/Santa Teresa area. Pictured left to right are Juan Crosby, CRRUA executive director; Javier Perea, CRRUA board chair; Cabinet Secretary Rob Black; Hector Rangel, CRRUA board member and Mario Juarez-Infante, CRRUA board vice chair. (Posted 01/29/2025)
- Repairs to a water line in the Valle Vista subdivision will temporarily result in little to no water pressure. Once repairs are completed and water pressure restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to consume, CRRUA recommends waiting until water clears before doing laundry. (Posted 01-29-2025 @ 11:50 a.m.)
- CRRUA completes full year of voluntary arsenic testing with results that meet EPA standards. (Posted 01/20/2025 @ 8:39 a.m.)
- THE CRRUA PAYMENT CENTER WILL DELAY OPENING UNTIL 10 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JAN. 21, 2025. (Posted on 01/20/2025)
- CRRUA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MON., JANUARY 20, 2025, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE MLK HOLIDAY.
- Repairs to a water line along Elm Court in Sunland Park will result in an interruption in water service for approximately two hours. Once service is restored, water could appear discolored. Although the water is safe to consume, CRRUA recommends waiting until water clears before doing laundry. (Posted 01-14-2025 @ 10:29 a.m.)
- Due to inclement weather, CRRUA offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (Posted 01-09-2025 @ 5:19 p.m.)
- Jan. 13, 2025 CRRUA Board Meeting Agenda_Bilingual (Posted 01-09-25)
- Due to inclement weather, CRRUA offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 ,2025. (Posted 01-08-2025 @ 4:41 p.m.)
- CRRUA is conducting maintenance on two water wells that could temporarily result in low water pressure and discolored water. Although the water is safe to consume, CRRUA recommends waiting until water clears before doing laundry. The discoloration should disappear within 24 hours. If it does not, CRRUA recommends flushing all faucets for five minutes. (Posted on 01-08-2025 @ 9:57 a.m.)
- Due to inclement weather, CRRUA offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 ,2025. (Posated 01-07-2025 @ 6:58 p.m.)
- The National Weather Service is forecasting below freezing temperatures this week. CRRUA offers the following tips for protecting your home against the cold: (Posted 01-05-2024 @ 11:36 a.m.)