Severe backup reported due to crash on I-40 near Moriarty

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several crashes took place earlier Saturday afternoon due to weather outside of Moriarty along I-40 near Mile Marker 209. According to the Torrance County Sheriff's Office, five separate crashes took place along the interstate involving 15 vehicles, including semis, cars, and RVs. NMSP investigate fatal I-25 motorcycle crashThe sheriff's office said it was snowing and visibility was low at the time of the crashes. They also say there were minor to moderate injuries