It didn't take long for the spring winds to arrive once the season officially started.  Strong west to southwest winds blew across much of the state beginning during the early afternoon hours of the 26th.  Though winds calmed down overnight across the west, winds switched around to the north and northwest and continued to blow across the east overnight and into the 27th.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-MAR-10 09:47:00 to 27-MAR-10 09:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph from the north.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 08:55:00 to 26-MAR-10 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 47.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KSRR recorded sustained west-southwest winds above 40 mph for about six hours.  The peak sustained wind speed was 54 mph which occurred around the noon hour.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 09:15:00 to 26-MAR-10 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KSRR recorded severe wind gusts nearly continuously for approximately 7 hours.  The peak wind gust of 71 mph was measured at 215 pm MST.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 16:03:00 to 26-MAR-10 17:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell ASOS recorded sustained westerly winds above 40 mph for just over an hour. The peak sustained wind was 47 mph which occurred at 410 pm MST. The strong winds resulted in blowing dust which reduced visibility down to one mile at times.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 15:27:00 to 26-MAR-10 16:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Cannon AFB ASOS recorded sustained winds over 40 mph for around 90 minutes.  The peak sustained wind of 49 mph occurred at 327 pm MST.  Visibility was reduced to 1 1/4 miles in blowing dust.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 14:52:00 to 26-MAR-10 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Cannon AFB ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 252 pm MST.  Another wind gust to 59 mph was measured at 415 pm MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 15:44:00 to 26-MAR-10 16:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clines Corners blew up to 59 mph around 4 pm MST.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 13:40:00 to 26-MAR-10 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet station near Dora recorded sustained winds over 40 mph for over 3 hours.  The max sustained wind was 45 mph which occurred around 2 pm MST.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 26-MAR-10 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet station near Dora recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 4 pm MST.  Another wind gust of 58 mph was measured at 7 pm.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 13:09:00 to 26-MAR-10 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS site recorded a peak wind gust of 68 mph at 409 pm MST, however, wind gusts over 58 mph were recorded for at least 4 hours.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 17:19:00 to 26-MAR-10 17:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The APRS Weather Net CWOP site in Lake Sumner Village recorded a 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 15:09:00 to 26-MAR-10 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS site recorded sustained westerly wind speeds over 40 mph for at least 2 hours.  The peak sustained wind was 43 mph. The strong and gusty winds pealed a metal roof off an old barn east of Elk.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 12:35:00 to 26-MAR-10 12:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Double Eagle Airport AWOS on the west side of the Albuquerque Metro Area recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.  Visibility was reduced down to 5 miles in blowing dust.  The strong winds collapsed a large tent sending a teenage boy to the hospital with minor injuries at the annual Pork and Brew in Rio Rancho.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-MAR-10 15:15:00 to 26-MAR-10 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several White Sands Missile Range Mesonet sites recorded wind gusts to 59 mph.