Weather Update

Wildfire Again. This Time It’s in the Sandia Mountains.

As the summer season continues, wildfires across the state continue. This time, it's Osha Canyon in the North Sandia Mountains.

Strong Thunderstorms with High Winds, Lightning Expected Across New Mexico Thursday Night

Strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across much of New Mexico Thursday night, with forecasters warning of high winds, dangerous lightning, and heavy rainfall. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather conditions as storm activity intensifies across the state.

Severe Weather Alerts Issued Across Parts of New Mexico as Storm Threat Persists

Parts of New Mexico remain under severe weather alerts as forecasters warn of thunderstorms, damaging rainfall, strong winds, and flash flooding.

110° in Roswell: New Mexico’s Southeast Swelters Under Scorching Heat, With No Quick Relief in Sight

Southeastern New Mexico sweltered under some of the most intense heat of the season Wednesday, as temperatures in the lower Pecos River Valley approached 110 degrees. While much of the Rio Grande Valley climbed into the low-to-mid 100s, the southeast bore the brunt of the dangerous conditions.

Heat Waves Continues; Flash Flood Risk Rises Near Ruidoso Burn Scars

Heat waves continue across the state, and the risk of flash flooding persists near Ruidoso Burn Scars.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.

New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.