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A look at the drought monitor and heavy rain in New Mexico

A look at the drought monitor and heavy rain in New Mexico

Heavy rain has hit some of the wildfire areas midday Thursday in southwestern New Mexico. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The drought monitor shows severe-to-extreme drought conditions across New Mexico but some...

New Mexico files new lawsuit against U.S. Air Force over PFAS contamination

New Mexico files new lawsuit against U.S. Air Force over PFAS contamination

Firefighters with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron test hose water pressure before an exercise Aug. 14, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. In January, New Mexico environment officials cited the base for a spill of wastewater...

4th of July Week Weather Outlook

4th of July Week Weather Outlook

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Little change is anticipated in the weather across the South Plains, West Texas, and eastern New Mexico the next few days. More of the same is expected through Thursday, with thunderstorm and rain chances decreasing some...

Sustainable space research team wins excellence award for STEM education

Sustainable space research team wins excellence award for STEM education

Garnett S. Stokes, President - The University of New Mexico Board of Regents | University of New MexicoGarnett S. Stokes, President - The University of New Mexico Board of Regents | University of New Mexico The Sustainable Space Research Grand...

New Mexico Flash Floods Hit Wildfire Burn Scars

New Mexico Flash Floods Hit Wildfire Burn Scars

It was deja vu in central New Mexico when the town of Ruidoso was hit with flash floods in areas that were scarred by wildfires and swamped by multiple flash floods last year. And the week is just getting started. Turn Around, Don’t Drown On...

Severe Weather Could Shut Down Holiday Travel

Severe Weather Could Shut Down Holiday Travel

Millions of Americans will be traveling this week for the Fourth of July, as a cold front makes its way across the United States and brings the potential for storms throughout the week along the East Coast. Why It Matters About 72 million people...

Dust storm warning in effect for Albuquerque

Dust storm warning in effect for Albuquerque

MOMENT’S NOTICE. WELL, WINDS ARE PICKING UP OUT THERE AND DUST IS FILLING THE SKY. LET’S GET RIGHT TO CRISTIANA. RAMOS IS TRACKING THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE METRO. YEAH, WINDS ARE PICKING UP. AND LIKE YOU SAID, YOU CAN SEE BEHIND ME A WALL OF DUST...

Monsoon storms back on the increase with flood watches issued for a heavy rain threat

Monsoon storms back on the increase with flood watches issued for a heavy rain threat

Monsoon storms back on the increase with flood watches issued for a heavy rain threat Skies look ripe for storms for the next few days, hoping to dry out in time for the 4th 622 AS WE GET GOING ON YOUR MONDAY MORNING, FIRST RAYS OF SUN JUST...

Developing ‘Space Valley’ here in New Mexico with the Air Force Research Lab

Developing ‘Space Valley’ here in New Mexico with the Air Force Research Lab

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the exception of about six people, the rest of the human race spends the majority of its time enjoying the comforts of planet Earth. With that said, some of those comforts wouldn’t be available without intricate...

Less storms in New Mexico with more summer heat

Less storms in New Mexico with more summer heat

Less storms with summer heat increasing THANK YOU. THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME. YEAH, WELL, BYRON WILL HIT US RIGHT NOW. HE’S GOING TO HIT US WITH THE WEATHER. WELL, I WAS ABOUT TO SAY I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO BOX AWAY THAT FLOODING. YOU KNOW, I MEAN,...

4th of July weekend will be warmer and drier

4th of July weekend will be warmer and drier

STORMTRACKER 4 Forecast - After an active couple of days of strong storms, things are changing for the holiday weekend! Storm chances drop for the 4th of July with temperatures staying in the 90s... for now. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued...

Couple find 'wild' surprise lining the walls of their 'fixer-upper' home

Couple find 'wild' surprise lining the walls of their 'fixer-upper' home

Married couple Cody and Kourtni Price from New Mexico are currently tackling their second renovation project after buying the property with dreams of creating their dream home. The couple has dubbed their house the 'old lady' and has been...

Governor attends WGA meeting in New Mexico

Governor attends WGA meeting in New Mexico

CNMI Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, right, poses for a photo with other Western Governors. WGA photo GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios attended the Western Governors’ Association 2025 Annual Meeting, hosted by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the...

Former Albuquerque officer implicated, Ruidoso flooding, Lingering storms, PFAS lawsuit, New Mexico fairgrounds

Former Albuquerque officer implicated, Ruidoso flooding, Lingering storms, PFAS lawsuit, New Mexico fairgrounds

Wednesday’s Top Stories Wednesday’s Five Facts [1] Former APD officer tied to DWI scandal now working in Durango – A former APD officer is on leave from his job at another police department after being implicated in the DWI corruption scandal....

Gov. Abbott sends more resources to support New Mexico wildfire, flash flood response

Gov. Abbott sends more resources to support New Mexico wildfire, flash flood response

AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Greg Abbott today deployed additional Texas emergency management resources to New Mexico to assist in the response efforts for the ongoing wildfires that are impacting the state, as well as the flash flood threat...

Monsoon rain creates flooding risks across New Mexico

Monsoon rain creates flooding risks across New Mexico

Monsoon rain creates flooding risks across New Mexico Flash flood warning continues until late Tuesday in Albuquerque MONEY AND ITEMS COLLECTED. GO TO ROADRUNNER. A FLASH FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR ALBUQUERQUE. HERE IS CHIEF METEOROLOGIST BYRON...

Flash flooding likely across many parts of New Mexico

Flash flooding likely across many parts of New Mexico

Flash flooding likely across many parts of New Mexico THE AFTERNOON AND INTO THE EVENING, WE ARE TRACKING CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING, THOUGH, AND IT’S AN IMPACT WEATHER DAY FOR MUCH OF THE STATE. HEAVY RAIN UNTIL THURSDAY, AND THEN THE LATER HALF...

Texas deploys resources to New Mexico to help with wildfires, flash flooding

Texas deploys resources to New Mexico to help with wildfires, flash flooding

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed more emergency management resources to New Mexico. The crews will help in wildfire and flash flood response efforts. The Texas Division of Emergency Management deployed resources from...

NMiF looks at the State of Local Media in 2025

NMiF looks at the State of Local Media in 2025

This week is NMIF's annual Fourth of July 'State of Local Media' special. Late last year, Jay Newton-Small stepped in to lead the Albuquerque Journal following the ouster of former editor Patrick Etheridge, who was charged with shoplifting last...

Flash flooding likely across many parts of New Mexico

Flash flooding likely across many parts of New Mexico

Flash flooding likely across many parts of New Mexico THE AFTERNOON AND INTO THE EVENING, WE ARE TRACKING CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING, THOUGH, AND IT’S AN IMPACT WEATHER DAY FOR MUCH OF THE STATE. HEAVY RAIN UNTIL THURSDAY, AND THEN THE LATER HALF...

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