A deep upper level cutoff low was moving through the New Mexico/Colorado region with a a surface low moving from the eastern plains of Colorado into western Kansas. This system had an upper level jet of over 110 knots over southern New Mexico which allowed winds in excess of 100 mph around Cloudcroft, where significant damage was reported, as well as San Augustin Pass.

High Wind in LOWLANDS OF THE BOOTHEEL, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 14:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak gust of 60 mph was recorded at a RAWS site 15 miles south-southwest of Hachita.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST DESERT/MIMBRES BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site 11 miles north-northeast of Deming recorded a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in SIERRA COUNTY LAKES, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 09:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts of 59 mph and 58 mph were recorded around the Spaceport America site.

High Wind in SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 09:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 93.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm survey revealed hundreds of ponderosa pines were either uprooted or snapped in the Village of Cloudcroft which resulted in damage to 30 structures, 10 vehicles and blocking 15 roads.  Prior to the damage occurring, light to moderate frozen precipitation fell which led to rime ice buildup on the windward side of exposed trees. Across the entire area, over 1000 trees were snapped or uprooted due to sustained winds of 60 to 70 mph through much of the day with gusts over 100 mph.  Cloudcroft lost power for over 24 hours starting around 11 am on 3/13.
The most significant damage was located along a north to south exposed ridge line on the windward side of the mountain. Most of the damage was located at the edge of canyons, where funneling of up-canyon winds resulted in the higher wind gusts responsible for the most extensive damage.

High Wind in OTERO MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 10:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS site located 28 miles east-northeast of Orogrande recorded a peak gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 06:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Northrup Strip recorded a peak gust of 71 mph.  Other sites in the zone with strong wind gusts included 70 mph 20 miles west-northwest of Tularosa, 69 mph three miles north-northeast of Capitol Peak and 58 mph nine miles west of Tularosa.

High Wind in SOUTHERN TULAROSA BASIN, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 06:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 90.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at San Augustin Pass recorded a peak gust of 104 mph. Other gusts included 76 mph eighteen miles northeast of the White Sands Missile Range Main Post, 75 mph eleven miles northeast of Organ, 69 mph at the White Sands Main Post and 59 mph fourteen miles west-northwest of Orogrande.

High Wind in SOUTHERN DONA ANA COUNTY/MESILLA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 12:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dripping Springs RAWS site recorded a peak gust of 63 mph. The Las Cruces Airport recorded a gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in WEST SLOPES SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS BELOW 7500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 13-MAR-19 09:00:00 to 13-MAR-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak gust of 74 mph was recorded 1 mile southwest of High Rolls. The Mescalero RAWS recorded a gust of 68 mph.