As Spring began, many in the Southwest experienced a heat wave, sweeping through Albuquerque, which hit daily new record high temperatures.
Temperatures in March reached 91 degrees Fahrenheit, while normally averaging with highs in the lower 60 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Extreme Weather Watch. The warm weather caused vegetation to wake from hibernation and bloom early.
Some University of New Mexico students have noticed the shifting weather patterns and associated impacts…