Rushing water, flooding leads to evacuations in Pagosa Springs
The San Juan River has overflowed in some areas in southwestern Colorado, prompting evacuations in Pagosa Springs.
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The San Juan River has overflowed in some areas in southwestern Colorado, prompting evacuations in Pagosa Springs.
Vallecito, in La Plata County, and Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County are recovering from the floods that damaged at least 90 homes and at least one tourism business. As of Monday evening, no deaths or major injuries were reported.
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