A 90 knot 500 mb jet combined with a strong surface low over west Texas resulted in very strong winds statewide.  The strongest winds were noted across the Southwest Mountains as well as along the Interstate 40 corridor in eastern New Mexico. The strong winds created areas of blowing dust which reduced visibility down to 3 miles or less.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 10:15:00 to 26-APR-11 10:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The KSRR AWOS near Ruidoso recorded a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 12:30:00 to 26-APR-11 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility's Transwestern Pump Station north-northeast of Encinoso recorded a 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 14:44:00 to 26-APR-11 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS in Tucumcari recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.  Approximately 5 north-northwest of Tucumcari, two large cottonwood trees feel onto a home, injuring an elderly couple.  The home suffered severe damage. It's possible that the winds were stronger in this location, perhaps due to a dry microburst.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 14:46:00 to 26-APR-11 14:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 59 mph wind gust was measured 2 miles northwest of Sedillo.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 14:53:00 to 26-APR-11 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS recorded sustained winds of 46 mph for approximately an hour.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 16:08:00 to 26-APR-11 16:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS recorded peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 16:55:00 to 26-APR-11 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clovis ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Strong Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 15:15:00 to 26-APR-11 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tractor trailor was blown over on Interstate 25 near Wagon Mound.

Strong Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 18:30:00 to 26-APR-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large cottonwood tree was downed near the intersection of Lomas and Morris.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-11 15:00:00 to 26-APR-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong and gusty winds resulted in damage to a Grants motel.  The roof of the motel as well as outdoor signage sustained most of the damage.