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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Risk Spread Across New Mexico as Monsoon Fades, With Burn Scars Near Ruidoso Facing Repeated Danger

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico is heading into a wetter stretch as the summer monsoon winds down, with daily shower and storm chances expected across nearly the entire state this week. Forecasters say the increase in moisture will raise the threat of flash flooding in several places, including burn scars around Ruidoso.

New Mexico · 09-15

KRQE News 13

Monsoon moisture surges into New Mexico this week

Monsoon moisture will surge into New Mexico this week, bringing widespread chances for rain. The best chance for widespread rainfall will come Wednesday and Thursday. Monsoon moisture began moving back into New Mexico Sunday, bringing isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Unfortunately, the heat stuck around, with record highs in […]

New Mexico · 09-14

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Flash Flood Warning in Effect Through 8:45 PM for Northwestern Torrance County; Heavy Rain Ongoing

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Torrance County and northeastern Valencia County, in effect until 8:45 p.m. MDT this evening (Monday, September 14, 2026). Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. At 5:43 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing...

Torrance County, NM · 09-15

newmexiconewsport.com

The Rio Grande is having its driest year on record

The megadrought on the Colorado River has been getting a lot of headlines lately, but another major western river, the Rio Grande, is having its driest year on record. There’s currently no water in the riverbed where it passes through Albuquerque. This is only the third time in 40 years that’s happened. Bryce Dix with member station KUNM reports on extraordinary measures being taken to save trees that depend on the river.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-15

kunm.org

TUES: Google announces it is ‘exploring’ a potential data center in Lea County, + More

Google announces it is ‘exploring’ a potential data center in rural New Mexico county. In a brief blog post with few details published on Monday, Google announced it is “exploring” a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico. The tech giant’s announcement did not say...

Lea County, NM · 09-15

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Showers and cooler temperatures set to return to New Mexico this week

Showers and storms are set to return to New Mexico this week, creating a flooding risk while finally cooling temperatures.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-14

KRQE News 13

Record heat with showers, storms for Sunday

Good evening! Hot weather was the theme once again for the first half of the weekend. Several record high temperatures were set around New Mexico including Roswell, Carlsbad, Truth or Consequences and Santa Fe. Carlsbad was the hottest in the state reaching a high of 106 degrees, which shattered the previous record of 101 degrees […]

New Mexico · 09-13

KRQE News 13

Whiskey Fire burns 432 acres

Full Story: https://www.krqe.com/news/wildfires/crews-battle-two-fires-in-the-manzano-mountains.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-12

KRQE News 13

Heat sticks around on Sunday as rain, storm chances increase

Happy Saturday! Did you feel the heat today? It was another record-breaking day for parts of New Mexico as high temperatures climbed into the 80s, 90s and triple digits. Carlsbad was the hottest in the state this afternoon as the high reached 106 degrees. Carlsbad, Hobbs, Roswell, and Santa Fe are some locations that broke […]

New Mexico · 09-13

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cooling trend coming to New Mexico but not quite yet

Thursday is starting off cooler than previous mornings thanks to dry air aloft in part of New Mexico and little-to-no winds with clear skies.

New Mexico · 09-10

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rain chances and cooler temps expected in New Mexico this weekend

Albuquerque temperatures climbed into the 90s as New Mexico neared record highs and limited rain is expected through Saturday.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-11

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hot temps continue, showers likely in southwest New Mexico

Hot weather continued across New Mexico as only a few small showers and storms popped up near Albuquerque while most rain stayed farther away.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-09

KRQE News 13

Scattered storms Wednesday before drier conditions return

Good afternoon! It was quite the warm morning across the Land of Enchantment. This morning’s temperatures were above normal in several locations like Socorro and Ruidoso. Albuquerque fell to the low 70s for another time this week. Today’s record warm low at the Sunport is 69 degrees which was previously set in 2023. If we […]

Albuquerque, NM · 09-09

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Monsoon brings daily storm chances to New Mexico

A flood watch remains in effect for the Ruidoso area until 6 p.m. Tuesday, though most of the rain has missed the area so far.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-08

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Monday morning forecast: Showers possible in western NM, Low chance of rain in the metro for Labor Day

Storm chances will continue Monday for western and some northern areas of the state, with a marginal risk of flash flooding possible for western New Mexico where we could see a couple of stronger storms this afternoon and evening.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-07

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Summer’s last stand continues Tuesday in New Mexico

We’ll quickly climb up the thermometer throughout Tuesday, with forecast highs in the 80s and 90s as summer has its last stand this week.

Albuquerque, NM · 09-08

jmrocketreporter.org

Isolated Flash Flooding Possible Across Southern New Mexico and Far Southwest Texas This Afternoon

EL PASO — Isolated areas of flash flooding will be possible across far southwest Texas and central and southern New Mexico this afternoon as scattered monsoonal convection moves through the region, forecasters warned in a discussion issued Saturday. The discussion, issued at 1:20 p.m. MDT using visible satellite imagery,...

Texas · 09-06

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