Windier & fire threat as dusty cold front moves in
By Ryan Dephillips
Published on April 17, 2026.
A cold front is moving in New Mexico, with temperatures expected to rise from around the high 20s to the low 40s, with some areas starting at around the lower 50s. The windier weather is expected to increase, with higher fire danger expected later in the day. The cold weather will gradually return to the warmer weather over the weekend.
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