A strong dome of high pressure centered over the southwestern United States along with exceptionally dry air set the stage for a brutal heatwave over New Mexico for several days. The excessive heat starting building over central and western New Mexico on the 20th then spread eastward on the 21st before peaking on the 22nd. A back door cold front pushed into eastern New Mexico on the 23rd bringing relief to the hot temperatures for parts of the area. However, central and western New Mexico continued to bake in the heat through the 23rd. High temperatures ranged from 100 to 110 degrees over nearly the entire state while relative humidity values fell to as low as one percent in some areas. Dozens of record high maximum and record high minimum temperatures were set across the region. Only locations with records that extend back several decades were included in the heatwave summary. A wildfire that broke out in Quay County burned over two volunteer firefighters while they were refilling a water tanker. Unfortunately, one of the firefighters was killed and another was injured.

Heat in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across the Central Highlands ranged from 96 to 101 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Pedernal and Clines Corners.

Heat in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures across Union County ranged from 100 to 105 degrees on three consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Clayton.

Heat in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures across Southwest Chaves County ranged from 95 to 100 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Elk.

Wildfire in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUN-17 19:00:00 to 21-JUN-17 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wildfire that developed in Quay County experienced a 180 degree wind shift and burned over two volunteer firefighters while they were refilling their water tanker. One firefighter was killed and the other sustained burn injuries. The injured firefighter was released from the hospital.

Wildfire in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 18:00:00 to 20-JUN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three people were hospitalized after a brush fire broke out seven miles south of Farmington. According to the Farmington Daily Times, the fire destroyed a number of sheds and vehicles on private property. Two residents and a firefighter were treated for smoke inhalation and other minor injuries. Investigators say the fire was caused by a welding torch, being used to dismantle a table.

Heat in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures across the Albuquerque Metro area ranged from 100 to 106 degrees on four consecutive days. The hottest temperature at the Albuquerque Sunport reached 103 degrees on June 22nd. A record high minimum temperature of 76 degrees was set on June 22nd, breaking the previous record of 74 degrees from 2015. Record high temperatures were also set at the Albuquerque Foothills, Albuquerque Valley, Jemez Dam, and Los Lunas.

Heat in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures across the Chaves County Plains ranged from 100 to 110 degrees on four consecutive days. The hottest temperature at the Roswell Airpark reached 108 degrees on June 22nd which set a new record high temperature. This heatwave occurred only two days after a more significant heatwave that produced nine consecutive days of 100 to 110 high temperatures between June 9th and June 17th.

Heat in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across the Northwest Plateau ranged from 100 to 105 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Aztec and Farmington.

Heat in FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across the Far Northwest Plateau ranged from 95 to 100 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Navajo Dam.

Heat in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures across the West Central Plateau ranged from 95 to 100 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Gallup.

Heat in WEST CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High temperatures across the West Central Highlands ranged from 95 to 100 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Grants.

Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across the South Central Highlands ranged from 95 to 100 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Mountainair.

Heat in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across Roosevelt County ranged from 101 to 106 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Portales.

Heat in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across Roosevelt County ranged from 101 to 106 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Portales.

Heat in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across Quay County ranged from 104 to 109 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Tucumcari.

Heat in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across the Far Northeast Highlands ranged from 98 to 103 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Raton.

Heat in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High temperatures across the Northeast Highlands ranged from 96 to 101 degrees on four consecutive days. Record high temperatures were set at Las Vegas.