New Mexico
Texas, Kansas, New Mexico under tornado threat, large hail and heavy rain expected. What to know
Deadly storms have left a trail of destruction across the central US, but the danger is far from over. Severe weather is still brewing, with forecasters warning that more hazardous storms are heading towards the south. These storms are likely to bring large hail, heavy rain, and lead to potential tornadoes
A severe thunderstorm system is expected to activate on April 22 across northeastern Kansas and Texas while penetrating New Mexico. AccuWeather warnings reported that more dangerous storms containing baseball-sized hail, torrential rainfalls, and individual tornadoes are also predicted. The areas that are most affected are likely to experience destruction of houses, combined with automobiles and agricultural fields.
This weather system could in fact pass across the southern US over a long period of time, spanning through the entire week, with the development of more intense weather conditions. The Mississippi and Ohio valleys are expected to experience heavy rainfall by April 25. Areas that have not dried up after recent heavy rainfalls could face flash flooding too.
Flash flood threat in other areas
Heavy showers during the first week of April brought up to 16 inches of rain in four days to parts of the mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio valleys, Accuweather reported. Some of the small streams and secondary rivers have since receded, but the main surge of water is still moving downstream on the lower Mississippi River. Moderate to major flooding continues in this area.
The Mississippi River has recently crested, or is expected to soon crest, along the shores of Tennessee, Arkansas and northern Mississippi. However, a crest around Baton Rouge is not predicted to happen until the end of the month.
Areas west of the Mississippi River experienced heavy rain over the Easter holiday weekend. This pushed some rivers in the southern and central Plains above flood stage. The secondary surge, expected to cycle down the Mississippi in the following weeks, will possibly bring lower water levels than the first surge.
Several downpours into Friday are expected to be poorly organised because of the storm systems’ weak nature, which has been drifting west to east from the Plains to the Atlantic coast or the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, moisture from the Gulf can cause even non-severe thunderstorms to drop torrential downpours over localised areas from the central and southern Plains to parts of the Ohio Valley and Atlantic Seaboard. This could trigger urban and small stream flooding in certain cases.
Over three to four days, the cumulative rainfall is expected to peak under 6 inches in the wettest spots. There will also be breaks in the rain. Therefore, most of the rivers in the region should be able to tackle the runoff with not much impact.
When a famly unexpectedly loses a loved one, or has someone go missing, the details of what comes next can be overwhelming.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – When a famly unexpectedly loses a loved one, or has someone go missing, the details of what comes next can be overwhelming.
But they don’t have to do it alone thanks to an organization helping New Mexico families with some of those burdens.
Watch the video above for more.
New Mexico state lawmakers held the first meeting of their Epstein “Truth Commission” on Monday, launching a formal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and its potential use for criminal activity, human trafficking, and sexual abuse.
The four-person commission’s meeting lasted less than an hour but served as an opportunity for lawmakers to outline their plan and goals — and for Epstein survivors to have their voices heard.
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The only known Epstein survivor living in New Mexico, identified only as Rachel, spoke about her experiences. Lawmakers also heard from the family of the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, an Epstein victim who died by suicide in April of last year. Giuffre’s brother and sister-in-law told the commission that Giuffre had repeatedly described being abused at Zorro Ranch, and that she paid the price for systems that for so long did not believe survivors.
“Virginia was not only abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell,” Giuffre’s brother Sky Roberts said. “She was trafficked to extremely wealthy, powerful and dangerous individuals. Some of that trafficking happened right here in New Mexico at Zorro Ranch. That is not speculation. That is not rumor. That is testimony. And New Mexico now stands at crossroads. This state can either repeat the failures we have already witnessed across institutions and protected power over people. Or New Mexico can lead.”
Federal investigations into Epstein were conducted in Florida and New York, but no federal probe was launched in New Mexico. Giuffre’s family addressed that gap directly, expressing hope that a meaningful separation between state and federal government could benefit survivors. They said that when an Epstein survivor feels the federal government has wronged them, the state government should be able to step in and conduct its own investigation — and they hope something meaningful can come from this probe.
The commission left Monday’s meeting with 14 subpoenas. The subpoenas are not directed at specific individuals but target the Epstein Estate, as well as banks and other entities tied to Epstein or related investigations.
State Rep. Andrea Reeb, one of the lawmakers on the commission, told Scripps News there is a possibility they will need more resources before a final report can be completed. The commission faces a deadline of July 31 to produce an interim report, with a final report scheduled for later this year.
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Reeb said she is prepared to name names if she believes someone is involved, and that the commission is prepared to refer additional survivors to the Department of Justice at any time they come forward, in case they want to pursue legal action. The commission also said it will issue formal referrals to the state of New Mexico, Florida, New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other relevant international jurisdictions.
The commission said it is also prepared to make full legislative recommendations. At the time Epstein lived in New Mexico, he was not required to register as a convicted sex offender — and that law remains on the books today. The commission believes targeted changes to that law could make a significant difference.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rail Yards Market celebrated the state’s rich indigenous culture and history over the weekend through artistry, food, and craftsmanship. Some of the many attractions included a variety of southwestern jewelry pieces, handmade leather goods, as well as contemporary beadwork and artwork showcasing centuries-old traditions.
The Ry-Dale Largo Dance Group also performed traditional Navajo dancing styles. “I think it’s really important for everybody to get out and mingle and sit next to each other and create art. It really forms a sense of community, and it’s nice to just sit and create with people next to you that just really enjoy doing art,” said Lisa Richards, beading instructor.
Organizers say the Rail Yards Market sits on Tiwa land, emphasizing their pride in uplifting indigenous voices through their vendors and partners.
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