NMDOT Crews Working Around The Clock
New Mexico Department of Transportation snow plows. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The weather over the next few days is already posing challenges for drivers in some areas of New Mexico.
The first of two forecasted winter storms has already ushered in bitterly cold temperatures as well as snow, freezing rain and high winds to some regions. New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) crews are working around the clock to keep state maintained roads safe and clear for motorists. They are patrolling, plowing and spreading salt and sand on these roadways and will do so throughout these Read More
Businesses Brace For More Sophisticated Cyberattacks
HSNW News:
The recent Sony Pictures hack is one more reason for industries to prepare for a series of cyberattacks which will likely occur in 2015.
From massive data leaks to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, hackers will continue to find vulnerabilities within targeted network systems. Cybersecurity firms, including Symantec Malaysia, are recommending more ways to help clients defend themselves from such attacks.
“In 2015, attackers will continue to look for new vulnerabilities so that they can ‘hack the planet’,” says Nigel Tan, Symantec Malaysia’s director of Read More
Winter Storm Watch Effective Dec. 31 – Jan. 1
NWS News:
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE REPORTING ARCTIC AIR WITH LIGHT SNOW AND WIND TO MAKE TRAVEL HAZARDOUS.
A BACK DOOR COLD FRONT WILL CONTINUE TO USHER VERY COLD ARCTIC AIR SOUTHWARD OVER EASTERN NEW MEXICO TODAY AND WEDNESDAY. AN EASTERLY UPSLOPE FLOW WILL ALSO PRODUCE AN INCH OR TWO OF DRY SNOW ACCUMULATION. TEMPERATURES WILL BE PLENTY COLD THAT THE SNOW WILL STICK TO ROADS MAKING TRAVEL HAZARDOUS. NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS WILL ALSO BE BLUSTERY REDUCING VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING SNOW AND PRODUCING WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES FROM AROUND FIVE Read More
Major Arctic Air Mass Heading To Northeast NM
NOAA News:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) has announced that a major arctic air mass is poised to plunge south into far northeast New Mexico within the hour.
The leading edge of this very cold air will then plunge south all the while deepening through the afternoon and evening, which will force the front into the Rio Grande Valley late tonight (most likely around or just after midnight). Gusty east canyon winds will signal its arrival.
The community may recall a significant arctic push back in mid-November that delivered quite a punch, with abrupt changes in the Santa Fe to ABQ Read More
January Events At New Mexico History Museum
Printer James Bourland operates the historic Estancia Press at the Palace of the Governors. Photo by Kitty LeakenNMHM News:
January Events at the New Mexico History Museum:
- 5:30–7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, Free First Friday Evening Event: Procrastinators’ Card-Making Workshop: Did you forget to send holiday cards? The Palace Press to the rescue! Use an antique printing press to make a card, then gussy it up with help from fellow crafters. Kids and families welcome. Part of the exhibit Gustave Baumann and Friends: Artist Cards from Holidays Past.
- Noon, Wednesday, Jan. 14, “Films Made in New Mexico:
NWS Details Elevated Winter Weather Impacts
NWS News:
The National Weather Service reports that at least two distinct periods of elevated winter weather impacts are expected this week.
First, a strong Arctic front will bring sharply colder temperatures and increasing chances of mainly light snow to areas east of the central mountain chain later Monday through Tuesday night.
At the same time, an expansive upper level storm system will gather strength over the inter-mountain West and Great Basin region. This deepening low pressure system will eventually cross New Mexico later in the week, most likely Thursday night into Read More
NM Sports Hall of Fame Announces Inductees
Scott Kiner representing his father Ralph, Pete Shock, Rocky Arroyo, Trent Dimas and Ralph Neely. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The 42nd induction class for the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame was officially introduced Dec. 20 at the New Mexico Activities Association’s Hall of Pride and Honor room. Read More
Interior Secretary Announces Wildlife And Climate Studies
Secretary Sally Jewell. Photo by Tami Heilemann
DOI News:
Research Will Provide Land and Wildlife Managers with Tools to Adapt to Climate Change
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced that Interior’s Southwest Climate Science Center is awarding nearly $1 million to universities and other partners for research to guide managers of parks, refuges and other cultural and natural resources in planning how to help species and ecosystems adapt to climate change.
“These climate studies are designed to help address regional concerns associated with climate
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning
NWS News:
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE In ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TODAY:
FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS-NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS-SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS-JEMEZ MOUNTAINS-WEST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER-SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9,500 FEET-EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS-UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY-LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY.
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST Read More
Sen. Bill Soules Files Legislation Designed To Grow Local Distillery And Restaurant Economies
Sen. William (Bill) Soules
STATE News:
SANTA FE – In New Mexico, the high price of a liquor licenses hinders many local restaurant owners from purchasing a full liquor license. With a price range of up to $1 million, national chain restaurants seem to be some of the only establishments who can afford to operate in the state with a full bar.
Sen. William (Bill) Soules, D-37-Dona Ana, has filed legislation for the upcoming session that he says will enable restaurants that have a wine and beer license to offer New Mexico distillery spirits, giving the local economy a boost.
“The current high price of Read More
