New Mexico

More snow and strong winds coming to NW New Mexico through Friday

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1 month ago

February 19, 2026

More snow and strong winds coming to NW New Mexico through Friday

A fast-moving Pacific front may bring brief snow squalls Wednesday afternoon and evening across northwest New Mexico, including near the Continental Divide, Gallup and Farmington.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A fast-moving Pacific front may bring brief snow squalls Wednesday afternoon and evening across northwest New Mexico, including near the Continental Divide, Gallup and Farmington.

Impacts could include sudden heavy snow, near zero visibility and quick accumulation of 1–2 inches. A flash freeze could create very hazardous travel conditions.

Travel across northwest New Mexico late today is discouraged if possible. Additional weak disturbances tonight keep a 10–30% chance of snow showers along and west of the central mountain chain.

Weather outlook

Additional snow amounts will be light and mainly in the mountains. Winds remain strong, especially along and east of the central mountain chain.

Thursday will still be windy, but not as strong as today. Gusts are generally 30–40 mph, with up to 50 mph along and east of the central mountain chain, especially in the morning.

Light snow showers remain possible west and north, with temperatures continuing to trend colder. Highs range from near average in the far east to up to 18 degrees below normal in western New Mexico.

Friday’s storm

Another storm moves through on Friday, bringing more snow for northwest and northern mountains. A few inches are likely, with up to 6 inches in the Tusas Mountains.

Another snow squall is possible Friday morning across northwest New Mexico, which may be stronger than today’s. Brief heavy snow and very low visibility are possible.

Winds will increase again, with gusts 40–50 mph common and near 60 mph possible along and east of the central mountain chain.

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New Mexico

Grass fire burning thousands of acres in Quay County

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5 hours ago

March 27, 2026

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Grass fire burning thousands of acres in Quay County

QUAY COUNTY, N.M. – A grass fire has burned an estimated 1,000-2,000 acres near San Jon in Quay County.

Emergency crews say the Old 66 Fire is threatening structures, and remains 0% contained.

The New Mexico Forestry Division said crews discovered the fire at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 east of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County.

Smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and surrounding areas.

The fire is on private land and the cause remains under investigation.

State Road 469 is closed at Main Avenue. Officials said local residents should use caution and avoid the area.

Structures threatened include a wind farm to the southwest.

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