A powerful upper level storm system and attendant Pacific cold frontal boundary raced across New Mexico during the afternoon of the 26th.  This front delivered a potent blast of strong southwest to west winds, colder temperatures, and blowing dust to just about the entire state.  Snow even impacted the northern high terrain where generally 3 to 6 inches was reported.  The strongest winds occurred along and just behind the cold frontal boundary where numerous locations reported peak speeds around 60 to 65 mph.  Blowing dust reduced visibilities in many areas of eastern New Mexico below 3 miles for several hours. Fortunately no significant damage was reported with this event.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 13:00:00 to 26-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Based off the graph produced by the Magdalena Ridge Observatory a peak gust to 110 mph was recorded.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local news station reporting tree downed by high winds in the parking lot at Alameda and Coors.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 13:00:00 to 26-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Oscura Range Camp Mesonet at White Sands Missile Range recorded sustained wind speeds in the low 40's with gusts into the mid 50's.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Pole 616 Mesonet at White Sands Missile Range recorded sustained wind speeds in the low 40's with a peak gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 14:00:00 to 26-APR-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Belen AWOS recorded a high sustained wind speed up to 43 mph with gusts in the low 50's.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clines Corners ASOS recorded sustained speeds in the low 40's with a peak gust to 62 mph.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Las Vegas ASOS recorded a peak gust to 66 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 13:00:00 to 26-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CSBF Transwestern Pump recorded a peak gust to 59 mph.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 08:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A CWOP station recorded a peak gust to 62 mph.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 13:00:00 to 26-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Fort Sumner Airport recorded a peak gust to 64 mph.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 18:00:00 to 26-APR-14 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported large concrete wall toppled at church near Iliff and Artrisco.  Time and damage estimated.

High Wind in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 13:00:00 to 26-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a peak wind gust to 58 mph with some Virga in the area.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 08:00:00 to 26-APR-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A CWOP station in Quemado recorded sustained winds in the mid to upper 30's and a peak gust up to 58 mph during the afternoon hours.

High Wind in JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Los Alamos AWOS recorded a peak gust to 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 11:30:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Sierra Blanca AWOS recorded sustained wind speeds from 40-45 mph with gusts up to 64 mph during the afternoon hours.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Twitter report from KOB 4 meteorologist relaying public report that high winds had knocked down a dead tree that hit a passing van. Winds speeds estimated sustained 40 gusting to low 60's.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 12:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS recorded a high sustained wind speed to 41 mph with gusts in the low to mid 50's during the afternoon hours.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Harry Mesonet at White Sands Missile Range recorded sustained wind speeds ranging from 40 - 44 mph with gusts up to 60 mph during the afternoon hours.

High Wind in LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 15:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Sulf Mesonet at White Sands Missile Range recorded sustained wind speeds ranging from 40 - 42 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

High Wind in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 16:00:00 to 26-APR-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Local news media station reported on a cinder block wall at a church that got knocked over during the high wind event. The Albuquerque ASOS recorded sustained wind speeds ranging from 40 - 44 mph with a peak gust to 58 mph during this time.

High Wind in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 10:00:00 to 26-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet site located northeast of Carrizozo recorded sustained winds in the lower to mid 40's with a peak gust up to 63 mph during the afternoon hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 26-APR-14 21:00:00 to 26-APR-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Tucumcari ASOS recorded a peak gust to 58 mph.