CHAVES COUNTY, N.M.– A dust storm has caused zero-to-limited visibility in Chaves County, New Mexico, leading to several crashes and road closures. According to the Chaves County Sheriff's Office, several crashes were reported within the county, some of those with injuries.

CHAVES COUNTY, N.M.– A dust storm has caused zero-to-limited visibility in Chaves County, New Mexico, leading to several crashes and road closures. According to the Chaves County Sheriff's Office, several crashes were reported within the county,

Many parts of New Mexico were covered in clouds of dust Monday, resulting in poor visibility, road closures and health alerts to be issued.

A massive dust storm in New Mexico swept across parts of the state Monday with nearly zero visibility and winds up to 45 miles an hour. Drivers were asked to shelter in place as officials tried to get cars off the interstate.