Station Name: GALLINAS CREEK NEAR MONTEZUMA, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,988 feet

Nearest Address:
Skating Pond Rd
Montezuma, NM 87701
San Miguel County

GPS Coordinates: 35.65199444, -105.3188306

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 8:52PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:52 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO... .Another round of critical to extreme fire weather conditions is expected across southwest, central and eastern New Mexico Monday after poor humidity recoveries and continued breezy conditions overnight. Winds will be even stronger on Monday across eastern New Mexico with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Several hours of single digit humidity values are expected across east central and southeast New Mexico as well. Winds will decrease Monday evening easing the critical fire weather conditions, however, a backdoor front will shift the winds around to the north overnight and gusty conditions will occur for a few hours behind the front. * AFFECTED AREA...Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122). * TIMING...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 12 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 8:52PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 8:52 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO... .Another round of critical to extreme fire weather conditions is expected across southwest, central and eastern New Mexico Monday after poor humidity recoveries and continued breezy conditions overnight. Winds will be even stronger on Monday across eastern New Mexico with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Several hours of single digit humidity values are expected across east central and southeast New Mexico as well. Winds will decrease Monday evening easing the critical fire weather conditions, however, a backdoor front will shift the winds around to the north overnight and gusty conditions will occur for a few hours behind the front. * AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126). * TIMING...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Localized gusts up to 60 mph possible across northeast NM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 1:36AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:36 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TODAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO... .Another round of critical to extreme fire weather conditions is expected across southwest, central, and eastern New Mexico today after poor humidity recoveries and continued breezy conditions overnight. Winds will be even stronger across eastern New Mexico with gusts of 50 to 55+ mph. Several hours of single digit humidity values are expected across east central and southeast New Mexico as well. Winds will decrease this evening easing the critical fire weather conditions. However, a cold front advancing south through eastern New Mexico will bring a sudden northerly to northeasterly wind shift overnight. Gusty conditions will occur for a few hours behind the front. * AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126). * TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph possible across northeast NM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 1:29AM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and adjacent central and northeastern highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area highways.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 1:29AM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Tusas Mountains, Upper Rio Grande Valley, and northeastern plains of New Mexico east of I-25 and along and north of I-40. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area highways.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.