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Full list of cities issued heat advisory in Texas and New Mexico
A severe heat advisory has been issued for several cities across Texas and New Mexico as a relentless heatwave continues to blanket the region.
Meteorologists are warning residents to take precautions as temperatures soar well above average, posing significant health risks and straining local infrastructure.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that dangerously hot conditions will continue across portions of the Southwest through Saturday, with high temperatures of 103 to 105 degrees, with some relief expected on Sunday.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause illness and NWS offers precautionary and preparedness advice such as drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.
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If you need to venture outside, take extra precautions, such as wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
NWS also advises to: “Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very quickly reach lethal temperatures.”
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
NWS advises to take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Signs of heatstroke include throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103°F, hot, red, dry or damp skin, rapid and strong pulse, fainting, or loss of consciousness.
The heat advisory has been issued for the following cities and counties across Texas and New Mexico:
Eastern/Central El Paso County
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- including the cities of Tornillo, Socorro, Indian Hot Springs,
Fort Hancock, Fabens, Fort Bliss, and East and Northeast El Paso
Heat advisories for all of the above are in place until 6am MDT Sunday.
National Weather Service Amarillo, Texas has heat advisories in place for Palo Duro Canyon County including the cities of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
The heat advisory remains in effect from noon Saturday to 8pm Saturday evening CDT with heat index values up to 104 expected.
Midland/Odessa
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Davis Mountains-including the cities of Fort Davis, Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Queen.
Heat advisory is in effect until 7pm Saturday CDT with temperatures up to 95 to 97 degrees expected.
For additional information, visit http://www.weather.gov
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New Mexico state leaders know the best way to get more kids to graduate is to get more of them to go to school every day, and that means giving students a reason to show up.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico state leaders know the best way to get more kids to graduate is to get more of them to go to school every day, and that means giving students a reason to show up.
State lawmakers are hoping to do just that with a new, modernized set of high school graduation requirements focused on teaching kids the skills they need to thrive in the real world.
“I think it could have a huge impact, and I hope that it will,” said Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Blakey.
Blakey says the state’s new high school graduation requirements are not a one-size-fits all approach, and that’s the point.
“It’s really connecting students to like why they go to school, and really finding what their own passions and interests are, and not making every student’s career path in high school look the same,” said Blakey.
Students will still be required to earn 24 total credits, including four units of English, and four units of math. Although, Algebra 2 will no longer be required to graduate.
“We have opened up opportunities for students to make wise choices about their career and make wise choices about their interests and strengths in order to support a really strong mathematics pathway through their four years of high school,” said Amanda Debell, deputy secretary of the Public Education Department.
Students will still need three units of science, and four units of social studies, which must include some type of financial literacy coursework.
“So students are learning when it’s appropriate time about money and their financial lives, post and during high school, because many of them are earning money now,” said Debell.
There are still PE and health class requirements, but the biggest change is coming to the electives. Individual school districts will get to decide on two credit requirements for their students based on local input.
“For example, we see districts offering more agricultural type electives because they are in an agricultural area, or we see additional language courses being added as a requirement,” Debell said.
Giving New Mexico’s students more power over their future.
“By being able to open up these credits in this way, we’re really able to tailor a more personalized environment for our students. And our students really tell us that that’s what they want,” said Blakey.
The incoming freshman class, the Class of 2029, will be the first class to graduate under these new requirements.
PED leaders say districts will have to decide on those extra two credits in the next few weeks.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 19, 2025 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Magdalena Ranger District as described per order 03-03-03-25-08 and as shown on the attached map.
This Order shall be in effect from Thursday May 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM through Thursday July 31, 2025 at 2359, unless rescinded.
The purpose of this Order for Stage 1 Fire Restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.
Stage 1 fire restrictions mean fires, campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and wood stoves are allowed only in developed campsites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided for use on the Magdalena Ranger District.
Campfires are prohibited at all dispersed camping sites on the Magdalena Ranger District per this order. Stoves, lanterns or heaters fueled by propane or other liquefied petroleum fuels may be used district-wide in areas cleared of flammable materials within three feet of the device, if they meet manufacturer’s safety specifications and have on/off switches. Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles or buildings and developed recreation sites. Chainsaw use is permitted.
Official Order 03-03-03-25-08 is posted on Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Alerts & Notices
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): Southwest Fire Restriction Map
All fire information and updates will be posted on the Cibola NF & NGs website, New Mexico Fire Information website, and the Cibola NF & NGs Facebook & X pages.
Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Magdalena Ranger District located in Magdalena, New Mexico, telephone number (575)854-2281, and at the Cibola National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, telephone number (505) 346-3900.
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