Sinkholes Affect El Paso and New Mexico Following Heavy Rain
What happened
Sinkholes were reported across El Paso and New Mexico on September 23, 2026. Following heavy rain, the region experienced widespread flooding and power outages. In Anthony, New Mexico, San Antonio Street closed indefinitely after a roadway collapse. Meanwhile, El Paso Police reported closures on Scenic Drive in both directions.
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Why it matters
The incidents involved significant infrastructure failure, including road collapses and power disruptions in the affected areas. These events impacted local services and transportation networks across the border region.
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Who's involved
- New MexicoState experiencing sinkholes and infrastructure failure.
- El PasoCity experiencing sinkholes, flooding, and road closures.
- TexasState whose borders are affected by the sinkholes.
- El Paso CountyCounty responsible for the city of El Paso.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- El Paso CountySpeculative
El Paso County may face increased costs related to disaster response and infrastructure repair coordination.
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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El Paso
city in and county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States
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Texas
state of the United States of America
Related events
- The city of El Paso is situated within the state boundaries of Texas.
- A sinkhole near El Paso High School in El Paso, Texas, has caused road closures and coordination with TxDOT.
- Meta has agreed to comply with new standards set by the state of Texas regarding its operations in El Paso.
- The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for El Paso County, warning of expected rain in El Paso and New Mexico.