Carlsbad works to control waters

September 13, 2013

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Mike Ristom, U.S. division fire marshals chief, and Carlsbad Fire Marshal Bill Rook monitor floodwaters running into the Pecos River in Carlsbad Thursday following a controlled release from the Avalon reservoir. “The controlled release was a planned release because so much water has come into the Avalon reservoir that they have to release it, and the dam gates were opened to control the reservoir,” said Rook. “We had plenty of time to get ready for the release,” said Ristom. Grace Miller – Daily Press — Mike Ristom, U.S. division fire marshals chief, and Carlsbad Fire Marshal Bill Rook monitor floodwaters running into the Pecos River in Carlsbad Thursday following a controlled release from the Avalon reservoir. “The controlled release was a planned release because so much water has come into the Avalon reservoir that they have to release it, and the dam gates were opened to control the reservoir,” said Rook. “We had plenty of time to get ready for the release,” said Ristom.
Grace Miller – Daily Press

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