ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – While people tried to escape the chaos of the Roswell flood this weekend, one group of volunteers went toward the danger looking to offer a helping hand to anyone who needed it. “We just want to give the community what everybody needs right now,” said Christopher Meadows, founder of 575 Offroad Recovery. […]
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – While people tried to escape the chaos of the Roswell flood this weekend, one group of volunteers went toward the danger looking to offer a helping hand to anyone who needed it. “We just want to give the community what everybody needs right now,” said Christopher Meadows, founder of 575 Offroad Recovery.
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After a storm surged through the City of Roswell, many people were left with vehicles stranded on roadsides and in ditches. But thanks to the local volunteer group, some of those vehicles were recovered within a day of the flooding. “We’re planning on doing this for the next couple of days,” Meadows said.
The group is based out of Roswell and Carlsbad. Right now, they have ten members who bring along their off-road vehicles built to withstand rough and muddy conditions. The group said they saw how bad the flood damage was on social media, and jumped into action. “Just started doing our part,” Meadows explained. “Just started helping out. Delivering waters, whatever we need to do, people need rides, we help them out.”
They spent most of Sunday volunteering their time, energy, and equipment to rescue stranded neighbors. They said they’ll be in southeast New Mexico for the next couple of days helping people in other towns affected by the storm. “Everybody’s hurting and suffering right now,” Meadows added. “We’re sorry for all the losses.”