Due to an electrical board failure, the pressure regulator for the Luna tank is currently causing a reduction in water pressure. This will affect water service across the Camp Luna area. Please be aware that water pressure may be lower than usual until repairs are completed. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue promptly. We will continue to provide updates on the repair status and notify you once normal water pressure has been restored. ###

When is Boiled Water Required During a Boil Water Advisory? There have been several questions in the community about when it’s necessary to boil water during a boil advisory. For more information and detailed guidance, please refer to the following resources from the New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Environment Department:   ·         https://service.web.env.nm.gov/urls/kIorzCCh ·         https://www.env.nm.gov/drinking_water/boil-water-advisories/

NEW: Potable Bulk Water Available for Pick-Up Bulk distribution of potable water is currently taking place. This water is safe for human consumption. Please bring your own containers. Location Robertson High School Mike Marr Gymnasium Parking Lot Corner of Mills Avenue and 2nd Street For any questions, please call 505-454-1401.

Packaged water distribution began at 8:00 a.m. today and will continue until supplies are depleted or until 8:00 p.m. at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center, located at 1751 N. Grand Avenue. Due to high demand, water availability may vary. For this reason, only one (1) case will be given to each party. Additional shipments of packaged water are anticipated to be delivered by semi-trucks throughout the day. Non-potable bulk water distribution continues today from 9:00 a.m. until the supply runs out or until dusk at the old Memorial Middle School, located at 947 Old National Road. You must bring your own containers. Home delivery for critical care needs will continue today. If you have not been placed on the list, please call 505-454-1401 to be added.

Continuous repairs and improvements are being made in response to the water leak discovered this past Saturday, and positive progress is being achieved. The water treatment plant has continued to produce water at a rate of 1,300 gallons per minute. Four separate water leaks were located, repaired, or isolated within the city today. This was anticipated due to fluctuating water pressures throughout the city as water is reintroduced into the system. To support water treatment plant production, 55 semi-trucks   are hauling potable water from local state-approved water sources, running 24 hours a day. Water Distribution: Non-Potable Bulk Water Distribution continues tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. until the supply runs out at the old Memorial Middle School, located at 947 Old National Road. Packaged Water Distribution will start tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until supplies are depleted at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center, located at 1751 N. Grand Avenue. Due to high demand, water availability may vary. Additional shipments of packaged water will be delivered by semi-trucks throughout the day. Please stay tuned for further updates. Boil Water Advisory Guidance: Numerous questions have arisen in the community regarding when boiled water is necessary during the boil advisory. For further guidance, please click on the following links from the NM Department of Health and NM Environment Department. https://service.web.env.nm.gov/urls/kIorzCCh https://www.env.nm.gov/drinking_water/boil-water-advisories/

The City of Las Vegas water system is issuing this NEW mandatory boil water advisory due to a violation of drinking water turbidity standards at the water treatment plant. This advisory follows previous boil water advisories issued in recent days. The first advisory was precautionary due to low system pressure and localized water outages. The second advisory was mandatory as more areas of the city lost water service, increasing the risk of contamination. This new advisory is being issued because turbidity (cloudiness) levels in the treated surface water exceeded the maximum allowable limit on February 17, 2025. High turbidity can interfere with disinfection and increase the risk of harmful microorganisms being present in the water. The City of Las Vegas will continue working closely with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to address these ongoing water quality concerns. The boil water advisory will remain in effect until treatment plant operations and overall system stability have been restored. The advisory will only be lifted once NMED has reviewed the situation and determined that the water is safe for consumption.   What should I do? What does this mean? DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST . Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking this water. What is being done? The City of Las Vegas is taking all appropriate steps to rectify this problem including repairing damaged infrastructure such as broken lines and water filters, adjusting treatment processes such as monitoring chemical levels and disinfecting the water supply.  We are also sampling both untreated and treated water for the presence of coliform bacteria .  When the repairs to the water system are completed, we will conduct special monitoring to ensure that the system is free of microbial contamination.  We will inform you when turbidity returns to appropriate levels and when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within the next two weeks.   For more information, please contact Travis Martinez at 505-454-1401 or 905 12th Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701.   General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.   Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

Due to high demand, we have run out of packaged water, and distribution has ceased for the day. The shipments received this morning were of an incorrect brand due to a vendor error, and not the requested brand by the city. However, we are expecting additional shipments of the correct brand this afternoon and will resume packaged water distribution tomorrow at Abe Montoya Recreation Center. Non-potable bulk water is still available at Old Memorial Middle School, located at 947 Old National Road. Please note that non-potable water is not safe for human consumption but can be used for purposes such as flushing toilets, cleaning, and other non-consumable uses. You must bring your own containers. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution Department is repairing a water leak on the 1400 Block of 9th Street. Residents in the area may experience low water pressure and intermittent water service. Detours and traffic control measures will be in place. Please drive carefully around city workers and use an alternative route for safety. For any additional questions, please call 505-454-1401.

The City of Las Vegas Water Distribution Department is currently repairing a 2” water line leak on the 600 block of Taos Street. Road closures are in effect at the intersections of Mora Street and Taos Street, as well as Lopez Street and Taos Street. There may be instances of low water pressure and intermittent water service. No traffic will be permitted in the area, and detours and traffic control measures are in place. Please use caution when traveling nearby. The road is expected to reopen by 4:30 p.m., though delays may occur. Please plan an alternative route. For any additional questions, please call 505-454-1401.

Today, the Las Vegas Fire Department will be conducting courtesy safety checks for businesses throughout the community. These checks are designed to help businesses meet safety measures amid the ongoing water situation. Safety checks will include evaluating fire suppression system water pressure, fire safety education, and ensuring fire prevention measures are properly in place to protect your business. The fire department’s top priority is community safety and has taken all necessary actions to minimize fire risks, including collaborating with neighboring fire departments and strengthening fire prevention measures.

Distribution for Packaged Water and Non-Potable Water for Tuesday, February 18 Packaged water distribution is currently underway at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center, located at 1751 N. Grand Avenue Street, and will continue until supplies run out. The shipments received this morning were of an incorrect brand due to a vendor error, and not the requested brand by the city. However, this brand is still available if you need it, and we are expecting additional shipments of a different brand this afternoon. Non-potable bulk water distribution is also taking place at Old Memorial Middle School, located at 947 Old National Road, and will continue until supplies run out. Please note that non-potable water is not safe for human consumption but can be used for purposes such as flushing toilets, cleaning, and other non-consumable uses. You must take your own containers. Due to high demand, please anticipate increased traffic and delays in the area. We kindly ask that you follow all instructions from public safety personnel. For any additional questions, please call 505-454-1401.

The following City facilities will be closed to the public on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to the ongoing water emergency, as all staff resources will be dedicated to emergency operations prioritizing community needs:   ·         Las Vegas City Hall ·         Carnegie Library ·         Rough Rider Museum ·         Abe Montoya Recreation Center (includes the Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, basketball games and events)   To prioritize the health and safety of its consumers, the City of Las Vegas Senior Center will offer grab bag meals and provide home deliveries until further notice, and will not be holding congregate settings.   If you have any additional questions, please call 505-454-1401.