ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Albuquerque area is set for pleasant weather Monday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the 60s.
However, by Tuesday, strong winds are expected to return. High wind watches are already in place along the mountains in central New Mexico, and fire weather watches have been issued for the eastern counties.
Winds could easily gust over 50 mph, with some mountain areas potentially experiencing gusts over 70 mph. This could lead to blowing dust and the rapid spread of wildfires if ignited…