Strong winds developed over portions of south central and eastern NM as a potent upper level trough slammed eastward across the region early on the 17th.  Widespread windy conditions were reported with areas across the south central high terrain experiencing wind gusts as high as 70mph. Some damage was also reported around the central and northeast highlands as the potent cold front pushed through the region.  Widespread blowing dust occurred with this event...where some locales reported visibilities below one half mile at times.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 14:30:00 to 17-APR-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Belen Alexander airport reported peak sustained winds between 40mph and 46mph for nearly 2 hours.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 14:00:00 to 17-APR-13 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A vacant mobile home was overturned in Anton Chico as a dust storm descended on the area along a potent cold front.

High Wind in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 14:00:00 to 17-APR-13 14:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A roof was partially torn off a home in Anton Chico as a dust storm descended on the area along a potent cold front.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 12:50:00 to 17-APR-13 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CSBF Transwestern Pump facility reported at peak wind gust to 70mph.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 15:30:00 to 17-APR-13 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Harry mesonet station at WSMR.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 12:30:00 to 17-APR-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Dunken RAWS reported peak wind gusts near 59mph several times through the period.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 07:45:00 to 17-APR-13 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 48.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca regional airport reported peak sustained winds between 40mph and 55mph through the period.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 13:20:00 to 17-APR-13 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dora mesonet site reported peak sustained winds between 40mph and 45mph on and off for several hours.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 14:20:00 to 17-APR-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Double Eagle airport reported peak wind gusts between 40mph and 44mph for almost 2 hours.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 17-APR-13 07:30:00 to 17-APR-13 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sierra Blanca regional airport reported peak winds between 58mph and 69mph several times during the period.  The CWOP station 5 miles northwest of Nogal also reported high wind gusts to 58mph throughout this period.