Floods pounded two communities in southwestern Colorado over the weekend and more rain is forecast over the next two nights. New mandatory evacuations have also been ordered near Pagosa Springs ahead of forecasted rain.

Vallecito, an unincorporated community in La Plata County, and the town of Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County, are recovering from the floods that damaged dozens of homes and at least one major tourism business. Thankfully, as of Monday evening, no deaths or major injuries were reported as a result of the flooding.

Gov. Jared Polis and Rep. Jeff Hurd, the congressman whose district includes both areas, are monitoring the conditions and working to direct resources to help those impacted.

"I am getting regular updates on the devastating flooding in Southwest Colorado," Pol

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