Weather Update

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.

Why the Monsoon is New Mexico’s Deadliest Weather Season

New Mexico harbors a quieter, more localized killer. The North American Monsoon brings a volatile combination of high-desert geography, violent atmospheric shifts, and catastrophic flash floods—making it statistically the state's deadliest weather phenomenon.

A Massive Wall of Dust is Barreling Toward Albuquerque at 20 mph— And Drivers Could Lose Visibility in Seconds

The National Weather Service issued a dust advisory Tuesday as a fast-moving wall of dust swept across the Albuquerque metro area, bringing wind gusts over 40 mph and sharply reduced visibility along major highways, including Interstates 25 and 40.

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Winter is Coming: New Mexico’s First Freezing Temperatures Are Just Days Away as Summer’s Grip Begins to Loosen

While much of New Mexico is still baking in late-summer heat, the state's highest communities are already closing in on their typical first freeze, with Red River averaging its first 32°F night around September 7.

Inferno in the Mountains! 60-Acre Wildfire Rages Through Treacherous Manzano Terrain as Firefighters Battle Two Other Wildfires

A 60-acre lightning-sparked wildfire is growing in the Manzano Mountains as firefighters battle three blazes, with treacherous terrain hampering efforts to contain the largest fire.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.