Health alert issued for blowing dust in Albuquerque through Tuesday morning

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert has been issued in Albuquerque for blowing dust starting 2 a.m. Tuesday through noon that day. Anyone with a respiratory condition in the city or county is advised to limit outdoor activity during that time.

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According to the City of Albuquerque, a cold front is passing through Tijeras Canyon on Monday night and a low-pressure system is crossing Arizona. This is expected to result in east winds reaching speeds of 30mph, with gusts up to 45mph in the South Valley…

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