Winter Storm Warning
2026-01-25T08:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.

Rio Embudo Paddle Report

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Last Updated: 2025-06-28

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Summary

The Rio Embudo is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300 and 800 cfs. At this level, the river offers an exciting and challenging class III to IV+ rapids. The segment mileage of the Rio Embudo is around 8 miles, and it takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete the run.

One of the most notable rapids on this river is the "Black Rock" rapid, which is a class IV+ obstacle that requires technical maneuvering and strong paddling skills. Other notable rapids on the Rio Embudo include "Souse Hole," "Screaming Left," and "The Slot."

In terms of regulations, there are no specific permits required to run the Rio Embudo. However, it's essential to respect private property along the river and to avoid trespassing. Additionally, it's important to pack out all trash and leave the area as you found it.

Overall, the Rio Embudo is a challenging and exciting whitewater river run that offers a range of class III to IV+ rapids. With its beautiful scenery and technical obstacles, it's no wonder why it's a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2025-06-28
River Levels	133 cfs (4.02 ft)
Percent of Normal	97%
Status
Class Level	iii-iv+
Elevation	ft
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 08277470

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Winter Storm Warning
Until 2026-01-23T20:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.

RIO EMBUDO

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

January 23, 2026

Last Updated	2025-06-28
River Levels	133 cfs (4.02 ft)
Percent of Normal	97%
Status
Class Level	iii-iv+
Elevation	ft
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 08277470

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