Flood watches in effect for parts of New Mexico; flash flooding risk Friday night

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Flood watches remain in effect for parts of New Mexico through midnight as heavy rain may trigger flash flooding in western counties and near Ruidoso.

Flood watches are active in parts of New Mexico through midnight, with the heaviest rain threat in some western counties, near the Four Corners and closer to Ruidoso and the Sacramento Mountains.

A flash flood warning was issued Friday evening for Bernalillo County until midnight.

Weekend outlook

Saturday should start dry in the morning before a few showers and storms develop in the afternoon and early evening. Rain amounts should be lower than Friday, with only a small risk for heavy rainfall…

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