SANTA FE, NM (KFOX14/CBS4) — Following the flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico’s governor signed an emergency declaration Monday, freeing up $1 million in state funding for flood relief.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said she had declared Chaves County a state of emergency and ordered the state Treasury Department to allocate $750,000 to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and $250,000 to the National Guard, as they continue to provide support in the fight against the state. Emergency response initiatives following the heavy flooding that started on Saturday.

“My declaration of a state of emergency for Chaves County will help support local recovery efforts in the wake of historic and severe flooding in and around Roswell,” said Lujan Grisham. “I am grateful for the quick actions taken by local authorities and our state departments to help communities in need. My government is assisting on the ground and will continue to provide strong support for the relief efforts.”

RELATED:2 dead, more than 300 rescued as record rainfall floods Roswell

Lujan Grisham said she has been in Roswell since Monday morning and will receive updates from state and local officials throughout the day.

Roswell officials confirmed Sunday that two people died after the record rainfall.

The New Mexico National Guard said 309 people have been rescued, with 38 taken to hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

RELATED:Las Cruces emergency crews are responding to weekend flooding in Roswell

Meanwhile, the Las Cruces Fire Department said it sent a five-person Swift Water Rescue Team and a two-person EMS team to Roswell on Sunday to assist with the relief effort.

Both teams are expected to return to Las Cruces no later than Tuesday.

Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, based in Las Cruces, also sent a team to Roswell.

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