Weather Update

Monsoon Moisture to Bring Rain, Storms to New Mexico

Monsoon moisture is moving into New Mexico this week, bringing higher chances for showers and thunderstorms across much of the state. Weather experts warn that while the rainfall may provide relief from dry conditions, some storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and localized flooding.

Hotter Weather Returns to New Mexico as Storm Chances Decrease in Southeast

Forecasters expect hotter temperatures to return across New Mexico as thunderstorm chances decrease in the southeastern part of the state. While isolated storms remain possible elsewhere, officials urge residents to prepare for increasing heat and changing weather conditions.

Isolated Thunderstorms, High Fire Danger Expected Across Parts of New Mexico Tuesday

Forecasters expect isolated thunderstorms to develop across parts of New Mexico on Tuesday, while other regions face elevated wildfire danger because of hot, dry, and windy conditions. Weather officials urge residents to monitor forecasts and remain prepared for rapidly changing weather.

High Winds and Elevated Wildfire Risk Return to New Mexico Sunday and Monday

Strong winds and dry conditions are expected to elevate wildfire danger across New Mexico on Sunday and Monday. Weather officials urge residents to remain alert as gusty winds and low humidity create conditions that could allow fires to spread rapidly.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.

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PNM Says It Will Cooperate if Investigated After PRC Staff Urge Formal Probe Over Higher Than Normal Bills

PNM says it is ready to provide information to regulators after New Mexico Public Regulation Commission staff asked commissioners to authorize a formal investigation into skyrocketing electric bills linked to estimated meter readings that began in Alamogordo and Ruidoso and spread statewide.