Weather Update

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.

Does Moisture in New Mexico Helps Reducing Fire Risk?—State Forestry Answers

With the moisture season coming in late to the State, many locals wonder if this could help eliminate fire risk.

Get Ready: Wet Weekend Finally for New Mexico, Could Disrupt Outdoor Plans

After weeks of dry and windy weather, New Mexico may finally get a wet weekend. Forecasters warn that scattered rain, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures could affect travel, outdoor events and fire conditions across much of the state.

Fire Danger Returns on New Mexico Starting Wednesday

Winds will pick up across New Mexico starting Wednesday, bringing several days of high fire danger through the end of the week. It was a...

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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.