Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Volunteers from the New Rockford Fire Department put out the fire caused by the explosion. There was little remaining of the vehicle once the flames were extinguished.
On Friday evening, May 26, multiple residents reported a pair of explosions emanating from the south end of New Rockford.
Minutes later, emergency responders were on the scene as black smoke billowed into the air.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames and as the smoke dissipated, what was left behind appeared to be a destroyed semi-truck.
The mangled vehicle was facing north on 8th Street Sou...