New Mexico Now
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Right Now
Today: Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms, high near 90°F, low around 58°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
Active Wildfires
- Frijoles — Santa Fe15,367 ac (59% contained)
- WHISKEY — Torrance250 ac (0% contained)
- SUNSET — Lincoln145 ac (62% contained)
- Mesa Rica — San Miguel144 ac
- 4V North — San Miguel120 ac
- Mogote Ridge — Rio Arriba112 ac (10% contained)
- L.O.E. — San Miguel64 ac
- SANDERS — Roosevelt50 ac
- Cruces Basin — Rio Arriba50 ac
- DUNKEN — Chaves45 ac
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGTue Jun 30 2026Pueblo of Acoma
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESTue Jul 22 2025Mescalero Tribe
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESTue Jul 22 2025Otero (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESTue Jul 22 2025Lincoln (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESTue Jul 22 2025Dona Ana (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESThu Jul 10 2025Lincoln (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESThu Jul 10 2025Chaves (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESThu Jul 10 2025Otero (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESThu Jul 10 2025Valencia (County)
- COTTON 2 FIRESun Jun 22 2025Valencia (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for New Mexico
219 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in New Mexico.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for New Mexico. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), New Mexico-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in New Mexico right now?
As of the latest update, it's 78.4°F and Clear in New Mexico. Today's forecast: Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms.
What is the population of New Mexico?
New Mexico has a population of approximately 2,112,463, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in New Mexico?
Residential electricity in New Mexico costs about 15.08¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in New Mexico?
The median home value in New Mexico is $248,100, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in New Mexico?
The unemployment rate in New Mexico is 4.8%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in New Mexico?
No active National Weather Service alerts for New Mexico at this time.