Rio Grande Overflow Impacts CRRUA Wastewater Collection Infrastructure

Community Awareness

Shared for community awareness. The following information was issued by the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA). The City of Sunland Park is sharing it to keep residents informed.

Rio Grande Overflow Impacts CRRUA Wastewater Collection Infrastructure

News Release from CRRUA • October 1, 2026

The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) is monitoring impacts to a section of its wastewater collection infrastructure resulting from overflow and elevated water levels in the Rio Grande following recent heavy rainfall.

“Excess water entering the wastewater collection system places additional stress on sewer infrastructure and increases the potential for overflows.” CRRUA Executive Director Juan Crosby

CRRUA crews are on-site addressing the situation and assessing conditions.

Area to Watch

Residents are encouraged to stay alert for unusual sewer odors or other signs of potential wastewater system issues along McNutt Road, from Sunland Park Drive south to the wastewater treatment facility near the Racetrack Drive intersection.

How to Report

If you notice a sewer odor or other potential warning signs, please report it to CRRUA immediately:

Office Hours (8AM-4PM) 575-589-1075

After Hours 575-332-1076

After Hours 575-202-7173

CRRUA will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on its website and Facebook page as additional information becomes available.

Visit CRRUA.org for Updates

Source: Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA). For questions about this notice or the wastewater system, please contact CRRUA directly.