A strong storm system brought severe winds to New Mexico early on the 5th. As mid level wind speeds strengthened to 50 to 70 knots, a surface cold front barreled across the state from west to east.  As the front crossed the central mountain chain and moved across the eastern plains, it's assumed that some mountain wave activity broke onto the surface which caused wind speeds to escalate into the damaging wind category.   Though winds were strong behind the front to the Texas border, wind gusts were strongest just to the lee of the central mountain chain.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 11:34:00 to 05-NOV-11 11:37:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Roswell ASOS recorded at 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 12:09:00 to 05-NOV-11 12:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS site recorded a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 08:35:00 to 05-NOV-11 08:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

As enhanced radar echoes moved over the KSKX AWOS, some mid level momentum was transported to the surface, resulting in an 82 mph wind gust.  No damage was reported by airport personnel.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 10:45:00 to 05-NOV-11 12:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas ASOS recorded intermittent wind gusts over 58 mph for over 2 hours.  The peak wind gust was 66 mph which occurred at 1204 pm MST.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 13:30:00 to 05-NOV-11 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clayton ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 20:15:00 to 05-NOV-11 20:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Angel Fire AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph after wind speeds at most other locales had diminished.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 07:41:00 to 05-NOV-11 07:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Stanley reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 08:22:00 to 05-NOV-11 08:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusts over 58 mph for at least 24 minutes at the Clines Corners ASOS.  The peak wind gust was 67 mph which occurred at 822 am MST.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 07:28:00 to 05-NOV-11 07:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 62 mph wind gust was reported 2 miles northwest of Edgewood.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 06:35:00 to 05-NOV-11 08:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 48.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The KSRR AWOS reported sustained wind speeds over 40 mph for a period of 2 hours. The highest sustained wind speed was 55 mph which occurred at 735 am MST.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 10:07:00 to 05-NOV-11 10:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Raton Crews Airport ASOS recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 10:00:00 to 05-NOV-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facilities Transwestern Pump Station 18 miles north-northeast of Encinoso recorded a 71 mph wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 05-NOV-11 05:35:00 to 05-NOV-11 08:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The KSRR AWOS reported wind gusts over 58 mph for a period of 3 hours. The peak wind gust was 77 mph which occurred at 755 am MST.