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2 days ago
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Active weather continues into the workweek
Temperatures will be climbing across the region once again today with forecast highs ranging from the upper 70s to upper 90s. Rain showers and thunderstorms will also be popping up across the area. Heavy rain is possible out of some of these storms, which will bring a risk of burn scar flash flooding, especially in the Ruidoso area. A storm system will move into New Mexico Monday as it combines with moisture from what is currently a tropical storm in the eastern Pacific. This will bring widespread showers and storms across New Mexico, with a band of storms moving across the state Monday morning, then scattered showers and storms through the afternoon. Temperatures will also be cooler statewide on Monday with the rain. Isolated storm chances return to the northern half of the state Tuesday. Another low pressure system will move across New Mexico Wednesday, again bringing scattered showers and starts to a large part of the state. Drier weather will return statewide starting Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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More moisture moves into New Mexico through the weekend
Temperatures are going to be even hotter this weekend across the state with high temperatures climbing into the mid-90s this weekend in the Albuquerque Metro. Afternoon rain and thunderstorms will pop up across the mountain ranges first, before spreading into the lower elevations late in the afternoon and evening. Most of the storms will be over the mountains though this weekend. Heavy rain is possible out of some of these storms, which will bring a risk of burn scar flash flooding, especially in the Ruidoso area. A storm system will move into New Mexico Monday as it combines with moisture from what is currently a tropical storm in the eastern Pacific. This will bring widespread showers and storms across New Mexico, with a band of storms moving across the state Monday morning, then scattered showers and storms through the afternoon. Temperatures will also be cooler statewide on Monday with the rain. Isolated storm chances return to the northern half of the state Tuesday. Another low pressure system will move across New Mexico Wednesday, again bringing scattered showers and starts to a large part of the state. Drier weather will return statewide starting Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Widespread rain chances move in on Monday
Temperatures will continue to feel like summer across New Mexico this weekend with isolated storm chances mainly around the mountains. Widespread showers and storms move in on Monday. A few isolated storms developed Friday afternoon across the mountain ranges in western, northern, and southern New Mexico. A couple isolated showers even popped up in the East Mountains and out near Santa Rosa. It was another hot day too all across the state. Just like every night this week, the rain and storms will end later tonight. Another gusty east wind into the Albuquerque Metro has developed tonight, but it won't be as strong as last night. Temperatures are going to be even hotter this weekend across the state. High temperatures will even climb into the mid-90s this weekend in the Albuquerque Metro. Afternoon rain and thunderstorms will pop up across the mountain ranges first, before spreading into the lower elevations late in the afternoon and evening. Most of the storms will be over the mountains though this weekend. Heavy rain is possible out of some of these storms, which will bring a risk of burn scar flash flooding, especially in the Ruidoso area. A storm system will move into New Mexico Monday as it combines with moisture from what is currently a tropical storm in the eastern Pacific. This will bring widespread showers and storms across New Mexico, with a band of storms moving across the state Monday morning, then scattered showers and storms through the afternoon. Temperatures will also be cooler statewide on Monday with the rain. Isolated storm chances return to the northern half of the state Tuesday. Another low pressure system will move across New Mexico Wednesday, again bringing scattered showers and starts to a large part of the state. Drier weather will return statewide starting Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Camp Fire now at 720 acres, 4% contained
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A brush fire burning near Fort Stanton in Lincoln County is now at 720 acres with 4 percent containment, the New Mexico State Forestry Division announced on Monday, May 26. Crews drop over 30K gallons of fire retardant on Camp Fire The fire ignited on Sunday, May 25, but the cause has not been determined. Fort Stanton is about 30 miles northeast of Ruidoso. Camp Fire burning in Lincoln County near Fort Stanton The Forestry Division said most of the burned acres occurred on Sunday, as there was minimal fire spread on Monday. Helicopters made targeted water drops on hot spots still smoldering. Fire crews worked to remove burning material near the control lines to reduce the chance of it escaping the control lines and reigniting. Smoke could still be seen in the area, the Forestry Division said. The Forestry Division said the area affected by the fire is a specially managed area by the BLM and the State of New Mexico. The BLM-managed land is part of the Fort Stanton- Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, and the state land involved in the fire is the historic fort, managed by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Three historical structures were damaged at Fort Stanton, including two wooden structures from the 1930s built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and a gymnasium built in 1944 by German sailors who were picked up after their ship sunk, the Forestry Division said. The Forestry Division said cloud cover, moderate temperatures, and milder winds helped to moderate fire behavior on Monday. A thunderstorm warning is in effect for the area Monday evening, and there is a chance of rain again on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, the Forestry Division said. The Forestry Division said evacuations remain for the Fort Stanton, Rob Jaggers Campground, and the Rio Bonito and West Mesa Road dispersed camping areas. Fort Stanton is closed to the public. Highway 220 is closed in the Fort Stanton area, the Forestry Division said. 'BLM Roswell District, Lincoln County and the NM Forestry Division are all under fire restrictions or a burn ban. Campfires of any kind (wood, charcoal, wood stoves), chainsaw use, smoking outdoors, operating motorized vehicles off designated roads and welding are all prohibited,' read the news release by the Forestry Division. To view full fire restrictions, click here. Additionally, an interactive smoke map here allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Wildland fire reported near Flume Canyon in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A wildland fire has been reported in the Flume Canyon area in Ruidoso Monday. All Ruidoso Fire Personnel have been requested to the scene, and USFS resources are en route. The USFS said all forward spread on the Flume Fire has stopped. Currently, all resources are engaged in mop up operations, and a Type 6 engine will cover the area overnight. Start Date / Time: 05/26/25Cause: n/aSize: Less than 1 acreLocation: Flume Canyon area of RuidosoResources: All Ruidoso Fire Personnel and USFS resources. Two type 6 engines have been requested from Bonito Volunteer Fire Department. A type one helicopter is currently making water drops on of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): n/aContainment: 0%Road Closures: n/aEvacuations: Grindstone Lake and Alto Lake, so crews can retrieve water Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
