An upper level storm system skirted northern New Mexico on the 26th.  As the system was ejecting toward the northeast, a strong mid level jet moved across the state.  Strong mixing allowed much of the momentum to reach the surface.  High winds were noted from the Arizona border to the northeast highlands.  The winds took down several power poles which led to widespread outages across central portions of the state. On the back side of the system the following day, high winds continued to blow around Clines Corners.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 13:58:00 to 26-APR-12 19:02:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph during the mid afternoon, though measured at least one additional gust over 58 mph later in the evening.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 14:00:00 to 26-APR-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At the Albuquerque ASOS, the first gust to 58 mph occurred at 204 pm MST. By 328 pm, the wind gusts increased to 59 mph, and by 442 pm MST, the wind gust peaked at 75 mph. Visibility dropped to 1.5 miles at the airport in blowing dust, which resulted in diverting and delaying flights. Elsewhere across the metro area, a wind gust of 65 mph was estimated at Central and 2nd Street where dumpsters were being tossed around.  A 66 mph gust was noted at Double Eagle Airport and nearby, 11 power poles were blown over. Additionally, a 61 mph wind gusts was measured at the Belen AWOS.

High Wind in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 17:46:00 to 26-APR-12 17:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Santa Fe ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-APR-12 01:35:00 to 27-APR-12 01:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Angel Fire AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph in the early morning hours.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 27-APR-12 10:29:00 to 27-APR-12 10:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS recorded a gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 15:00:00 to 26-APR-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph gust was estimated north of Milan.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 14:26:00 to 26-APR-12 14:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Gallup ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 16:12:00 to 26-APR-12 16:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Stanley recorded at least three severe wind gusts, including 58 mph at 412pm, 60 mph at 418pm and 64 mph at 442 pm MST.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 15:00:00 to 26-APR-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two inch diameter limb was broken off a live tree in Ramah.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 15:00:00 to 26-APR-12 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe wind gusts up to 76 mph were recorded at the Magdalena Ridge Observatory for several hours.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 18:21:00 to 26-APR-12 18:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Tower RAWS site reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 15:00:00 to 26-APR-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds atop the Sandia Peak Tramway were sustained near 45 mph for at least two hours. Wind equipment at the second tower recorded a 57 mph wind gust. On the east side, the strong winds knocked over a power pole, which in turn, knocked out power to approximately 7000 people.

High Wind in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 17:00:00 to 26-APR-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Gusts were estimated near 60 mph at the Raton Port of Entry.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 17:58:00 to 26-APR-12 17:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KRTN ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 15:00:00 to 26-APR-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Gusts were estimated near 60 mph at Mountainair.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-12 17:05:00 to 26-APR-12 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS measured two wind gust of 58 mph.