ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Strong high pressure off the Baja California coast is keeping brisk northwest winds across New Mexico through at least Thursday.

Expect gusty winds each afternoon, with critical fire weather returning to the Roswell area on Wednesday afternoon. Warm, dry conditions will elevate fire danger.

On Wednesday, the northeast and east central plains may see slightly lighter winds due to a weak surface low. However, gusts could reach 50 mph from Clines Corners to Vaughn and possibly as far east as Fort Sumner.

Temperatures will soar well above normal, with highs running 9 to 23 degrees above average. Near-record highs are possible in central New Mexico, and multiple record highs are likely across eastern New Mexico.

Thursday brings a backdoor cold front to northern and eastern New Mexico, dropping temperatures by 5 to 12 degrees compared to Wednesday. Winds will remain breezy.

Watch the video above for more from Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia.

FORT SUMNER, New Mexico (KVII) — New Mexico State Police identified one of the two suspects wanted for shooting at an officer.

Police said Makaela Johnson was with a man Monday afternoon when he opened fire during a traffic stop on US 285 at milepost 185, near Fort Sumner. That is a an hour west of Clovis.

Johnson is wanted for:

• Conspiracy to commit first-degree murder
• Conspiracy to commit aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon
• Conspiracy to commit armed robbery
• Harboring a felon
• Receiving or transferring a stolen motor vehicle
• Escape from a peace officer
• Larceny

NMSP said the officer was not injured.

Law enforcement are searching for a gray Kia with Texas license plate XMX8165.

The vehicle should not be approached and anyone who sees it, or the male suspect, should call 911 immediately.

Officers are actively searching in the Fort Sumner area. Residents are urged to remain inside and lock their doors.

FORT SUMNEW, New Mexico (KVII) — New Mexico State Police police are looking for a man and a woman who shot at a New Mexico State Police officer one hour west of Clovis.

According to NMSP, the shooting happened during a traffic stop near US 285 at milepost 185.

Officials said the officer was not seriously hurt.

Law enforcement is searching for a gray Kia with Texas license plate XMX8165. The vehicle should not be approached and anyone who sees it should call 911 immediately.

Officers are actively searching in the Fort Sumner area for the pair. Residents are advised to remain inside and lock their doors.

Any suspicious sightings or activity should be reported to law enforcement by calling 911.