National Weather ServiceNew MexicoDust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 124 dust advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 40 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 71, 84% above the average of 39 for those months in 2008-2025. Hidalgo was covered most often (137 times since 2018).
How many dust advisories does New Mexico get?
Every dust advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 71 |
| 2025 | 124 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Mexico get them?
Sum of 2018-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | 137 | 104 | September 10, 2026 |
| Dona Ana | 108 | 78 | September 1, 2026 |
| Luna | 59 | 38 | September 1, 2026 |
| Otero | 58 | 40 | September 1, 2026 |
| Chaves | 36 | 35 | June 1, 2026 |
| Sandoval | 31 | 14 | August 26, 2026 |
| Grant | 30 | 22 | August 3, 2026 |
| Lea | 23 | 18 | July 6, 2026 |
| Bernalillo | 21 | 13 | August 30, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 19 | 19 | May 14, 2025 |
| Roosevelt | 16 | 15 | August 27, 2026 |
| Eddy | 14 | 12 | July 6, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a dust advisory?
A dust advisory means blowing dust or sand will cut visibility to between a quarter mile and one mile, a hazard to drivers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.