RIO RANCHO — The Albuquerque National Weather Service has issued two hazardous weather alerts for strong winds and later a fire weather watch this week.
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 17, west winds of 30-40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected in central, north-central and west-central New Mexico.
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways,” the alert reads…