● Boil Water Advisory — IN EFFECT

*UPDATE* Boil Water Advisory Issued for Lower Valley Water Users

New Mexico · Last checked October 22, 2026 6:26 pm

KSJE 90.9 FM reported a boil water advisory affecting New Mexico. Until it is officially lifted, boil tap water before drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth, and follow the instructions of the water system.

StatusActive
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationNew Mexico
Water systemNot specified
IssuedOctober 17, 2026
LiftedNot yet
Reported byKSJE 90.9 FM https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOS3FtR0VxOU9EQklxOU9GVk5kMkF5d3IwSmpLeUVEcEZoWFBZSF9sMW05RTFNdmNVRjdHYXFhWXJOdG13OTctYXQ0TkI3S0Vtb19QLU5xVWY2Z2czcHc0ZThCRVZxZ0RIRjlkb1ZGRTlPVVVfUmpYZzIyY0c4N25pLWVLSk1GYWh0R05ENVdwZDVjcmlNNEdvTw?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do during this advisory

  1. Boil tap water at a rolling boil for at least 1 minute (3 minutes above 2,000 m / 6,562 ft) before drinking, preparing food, making ice or brushing teeth.
  2. Use bottled water for baby formula, and give pets boiled or bottled water too.
  3. Do not use ice made before or during the advisory — turn off ice makers.
  4. Showering is usually fine for healthy adults as long as no water is swallowed; sponge-bathe small children.
  5. When the notice is lifted, flush household pipes, replace filter cartridges and discard the first batches of ice.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for New Mexico still in effect?

Yes. As of our last check (October 22, 2026 6:26 pm) the source still lists this notice as active. It ends only when the water system or health authority officially lifts it.

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