OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — As crews are cleaning up a rockslide, they’ve made an announcement. The affected road will be closed for at least another night.
According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, a part of US 82 will remain closed Sunday overnight.
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A rockslide prompted the closure on Saturday when officials announced the road would be closed overnight Saturday.
Crews are still working on removing rocks from the roadway.