Flooding wreaks havoc at Dixon's

COCHITI CANYON, N.M. (KRQE) - Dixon’s Apple Orchard has had a tough year, first it was fire and now it is floods. The Northern New Mexico Apple Farm has experienced its share of natural disaster destruction.

Heavy rain storms Sunday and Monday caused a powerful river of mud to take out everything in its path as it tore through the famous orchard.

Before Monday’s rain, crews had been busy cleaning up the debris from the night before, but their efforts were halted after the pouring rain returned.

Earlier this year nearly a tenth of the farm was torched after the Las Conchas fire rushed through the farm engulfing 300 trees.

Members of the Dixon family say they are both exhausted and devastated after the latest destruction and don’t know if there will even be a crop this coming year.

Although in an effort to save the farm, a fundraiser will be held this Saturday at the La Tienda in Eldorado, NM. The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature music, food, a raffle and a silent auction. For more information or to contribute folks are asked to contact Kim Duran at kim2955@aol.com.

Friends of Dixon’s Apple Orchad have set up a website to donate at www.friendsofdixons.com .

Donations are also being accepted by First Community Bank in Albuquerque.

Send checks payable to "Dixon’s Apple Orchid"

First Community Bank/US Main Bank

5001 Montgomery Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87109