Doña Ana County offering free, empty sandbags to residents

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Doña Ana County residents can pick up free, empty sandbags to protect against potential flooding. We are currently under an ABC-7 First Alert for the rain and heavy floods are possible.

Doña Ana County officials will allow residents to pick up a maximum of 10 sandbags per household at the following locations:

• Station 7 – Moongate: 6900 Moongate Road.
• Station 11 – Doña Ana: 601 Doña Ana School Road.
• Station 12 – Fairacres: 5208 Quesenberry Lane.
• Station 17 – New Mexico State University: 1510 Wells Street.
• Station 31 – Rincon: 255 Harlins Street.
• Station 41 – La Mesa: 15765 Highway 28.
• Station 42 – Anthony: 3230 Anthony Drive.
• Station 44 – Chaparral: 500 E. Lisa Drive.
• Station 55 – Jetport: 8014 Airport Road.
• Station 43 – Chamberino: 301 S. Medina Road.
• Station 56 – La Union: 350 Telles Avenue.

Sandbags can be used to prevent floodwaters from entering houses. Proper use is intended to keep water away from access points, such as doors.