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Rain decreasing across New Mexico

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1 year ago

September 3, 2024

Early this afternoon spotty showers were seen across southeastern New Mexico. This rain is expected to dissipate in the evening.

Another dry day for most of New Mexico with the exception of the far southeast. Overnight the state is expected to dry out almost completely. Rain chances tomorrow will be few and far between. The far southeast of New Mexico and the Northern Mountains can expect a few showers. Though the rest of the state will remain dry. The lack of rainfall across most of the state has allowed for high temperatures to inch back up above average. Though they are still seasonably warm.

Late Thursday afternoon or early Thursday evening a backdoor cold front will make its way into New Mexico. An influx of moisture will accompany it. This moisture will bring isolated rain to the eastern half of New Mexico. Currently, models are in disagreement as to how far west the rain will be. The cold front will allow most of the state to return to normal temperatures.

Friday the dry air will return to New Mexico and rain chances will decrease once again. Isolated showers and storms can be expected through the weekend in the Southeast and Northern Mountains.

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Nation’s only unsalaried legislature asks New Mexico voters to reconsider its volunteer status

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9 hours ago

February 19, 2026

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Nation’s only unsalaried legislature asks New Mexico voters to reconsider its volunteer status

SANTA FE, N.M. — Members of the country’s only unsalaried legislature are asking voters to reconsider their volunteer status that has endured for 114 years since statehood in New Mexico.

The state Senate on Tuesday night narrowly endorsed a constitutional amendment that would do away with the state’s prohibition on legislative direct compensation. That allows voters to decide in November whether to tie legislative salaries to the median income level in New Mexico — about $67,000 currently.

After stalling for years, the initiative was promoted successfully this time by a group of young female legislators who have talked about the challenges of balancing work, family and legislative duties.

“Can working parents juggle child care, a mortgage and legislative service? Some of us do, but it’s not sustainable,” said Democratic state Sen. Angel Charley of Acoma, a sponsor of the measure. “When service requires personal wealth or extraordinary sacrifice, representation narrows. … Democracy shrinks.”

New Mexico taxpayers already foot the bill for travel expenses, and an allowance for meals and lodging, when the Legislature is in session. Many lawmakers also have access to public pension benefits.

New Mexico’s “citizen legislature” of volunteer politicians has long been a source of civic pride in the state. But advocates for professionalizing the New Mexico Legislature say the current system discourages young, working-class candidates from serving and can inhibit progress on complex policy issues as legislators juggle separate paid and political careers.

In New York and California, legislative salaries exceed $100,000, while New Hampshire opts for a nominal $100 annually per lawmaker.

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Wild winds set to blow again Wednesday in New Mexico

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21 hours ago

February 18, 2026

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Wild winds set to blow again Wednesday in New Mexico

Expect another windy day in New Mexico as yet another system moves through our state. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Windy conditions will continue to take over New Mexico as the second weather system will move through the state Wednesday.

This is connected to a powerful low pressure system off to our north. It brought strong winds – as high as 200 mph in the upper levels above New Mexico!

This translates to the surface with wind alerts issued for all of New Mexico and the outer-lying areas in our viewing area. You can expect wind gusts ranging from 30-65 mph. The highest wind gusts will be over far western New Mexico and the central mountain chain. The Albuquerque metro will seek gusts peak at around 45 mph, which could result in blowing dust – and reduced visibility and lower air quality.

There is also a red flag warning for eastern and southern New Mexico. Winter weather alerts are also in effect for the Tusas and Chuskas Mountains and the southern Rockies for blowing snow.

Meteorologist Amanda Goluszka shares all the details in her full forecast in the video above.

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