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Severe flooding in Four Corners region prompts evacuations and rescues

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Intense rainfall hit the Four Corners region of Colorado and New Mexico this week, flooding rivers and causing hundreds to lose power. Towns declared emergencies and evacuations, and emergency crews conducted overnight rescues. Roads and bridges remained closed Saturday. Forecasters expect more rain through the weekend.

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