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Flood watch goes into effect across parts of New Mexico Wednesday

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2 years ago

July 17, 2024

Flood watch goes into effect across parts of New Mexico Wednesday

Grant’s Tuesday Night Forecast

Storms capable of heavy rainfall are on the way Wednesday across New Mexico. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms will continue into early next week.

Scattered storms developed Tuesday across western and northern New Mexico. Most showers and storms have ended tonight, but some spotty showers will stick around through the overnight. It’s also been a very hot day, with more high temperatures in the 90s and triple-digits across the state.

Our weather becomes even more active starting Wednesday as more showers and thunderstorms will develop across the state in the afternoon. These storms will be capable of very heavy rainfall, especially over northern and central parts of New Mexico. Showers and storms will move clockwise around an area of high pressure that will be along the New Mexico/Arizona state line. There will be a very high threat of burn scar flash flooding for northern mountain burn scar areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of New Mexico Wednesday, including the Albuquerque Metro.

This active weather pattern will continue into the end of this week, through the weekend, and into early next week. Every day, storms will develop early in the afternoon and drift off the mountains and into lower elevations. Storms will be capable of heavy rainfall and burn scar flash flooding.

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Switchbacks face perfect test against New Mexico; Duke Lacroix to make club history at World Cup

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May 16, 2026

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Switchbacks face perfect test against New Mexico; Duke Lacroix to make club history at World Cup

Juan Tejada said it best. “I think the group that we have, the depth of the squad, every game we take it as it’s going to be a win,” he said. “Even if we’re in the Open Cup, we’re in the Prinx Tires Cup or we’re in an additional cup, we’re going to fight and […]

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Two men arrested for deadly shooting outside Frontier Restaurant

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May 15, 2026

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Two men arrested for deadly shooting outside Frontier Restaurant

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Police arrested two young men on murder charges after a deadly shooting outside the Frontier Restaurant near the University of New Mexico.

Police said 19-year-old Junior Lewis and 20-year-old Evan Rogers are in custody and both face murder charges.

Police said both men are set to face a judge Saturday.

Investigators said they found both suspects inside Rogers’ dorm room at UNM.

The shooting happened in the early morning hours Thursday just south of Central between Cornell and Stanford.

Police said the man who was shot died at the scene.

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Find out how New Mexico hospitals rank for patient safety

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1 day ago

May 15, 2026

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Find out how New Mexico hospitals rank for patient safety

Leapfrog released its 2026 spring hospital safety grades.

Grades are assigned based on overall performance, including patient safety.

The Leapfrog Group’s goal is to publicly report patient safety and quality information for the benefit of consumers, purchasers, and referring physicians as they make decisions about where to seek care and where to direct patients,” the company stated on its website.

Here’s how your local hospitals performed.

MountainView Regional Medical Center – A

Leapfrog gave MountainView an “A.”

“Being the only hospital in Doña Ana County to earn an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group speaks to the high standards our team sets – and meets – every day,” said MountainView CEO Patrick Shannon. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and employees to deliver the safest care possible for our community.”

“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that MountainView is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”

The hospital performed better than average in several areas including low infection rates, addressing safety problems, and ICU care. The hospital received below average performances ratings in surgical site infections post colon surgery, communication about medicine and discharge, communication with doctors and nurses and nursing and bedside care for patients.

Memorial Medical Center – B

Memorial Medical Center received a “B” grade from Leapfrog.

The hospital performed well in effective leadership, reduction and prevention of infections and addressing safety problems.

The hospital received below average ratings for kidney injury after surgery, serious breathing problems, harmful events, communication about medicine and discharge, and communication with doctors and nurses.

Not rated by Leapfrog were Three Crosses Regional Hospital.