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This app is never updated. And I mean the road conditions! Why did the state make this app if they don't use it? Why should I? Just watch tv for road and weather, just remember if there is a fatality accident the road will be closed for 12 hours(no joke) and if it snows, the road will be closed for 18(no joke)! Good luck!

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Best Times to Visit New Mexico for Good Weather, Outdoor Adventure, and Festivals

Locals weigh in on when to explore New Mexico.

New Mexico is one of the most beloved travel destinations in the Southwest, rich in Indigenous history, bursting with colorful and dramatic landscapes, and buzzing with art and culture. Add some incredible national parks , hotels, and restaurants, and you've got a state that's great to visit year-round. Determining the best time to visit New Mexico will greatly depend on where your interests and passions lie. "New Mexico offers a variety of experiences and attractions that cater to everyone, depending on each person's individual interests," says Hans Loehr, an adventure center architect at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe . “Some of the unique activities that guests seem most interested in are visits to Native American pueblos, which are beautiful year-round, as well as curated museum and art gallery tours."

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In addition, New Mexico has beautiful ski resorts, hiking trails, eclectic towns, and incredible landscapes to explore. Typically, the best time of year to enjoy these activities is during the warmer months, which run from May to October. But keep in mind that summer is also when New Mexico sees its highest number of visitors.

• High Season: May through September
• Shoulder Seasons: March to April and October to November
• Low Season: December through February

While there is never a wrong time to visit, read on to discover the best times to visit New Mexico and what you can expect during each season.

Best Times to Visit New Mexico for Smaller Crowds

Because New Mexico is chock full of things to do and plenty of natural beauty, it is one of the top vacation destinations in the Southwest. And because Albuquerque has robust connectivity, New Mexico welcomes many domestic travelers. You’ll see droves of tourists here in the summer and over traditional school breaks, so if you'd like to dodge the fray, early spring or late fall are the best times to visit New Mexico. March to April and October to November are all considered shoulder seasons in New Mexico, so during these stretches you will find fewer crowds. 

Best Times to Visit New Mexico for Good Weather

For beautiful, warm weather, spring is the best time to visit, according to Mary Cropper , senior U.S. and Southeast Asia specialist at Audley Travel and a Travel + Leisure A-List Advisor. "I like early spring because it is not overheated," says Cropper. "The weather is still crisp, and you can see snow-capped mountains in the distance. If someone is a skier, they can still hit the slopes, but it's not freezing." Loehr names June through October as his favorite time of year in New Mexico, with September taking the lead. "During September, we get the extra bonus of the gorgeous fall colors, including the turning of the Aspen leaves, which is spectacular and lasts into October," Loehr says.

Best Times to Visit New Mexico for Lower Prices

Travelers may find lower prices on accommodations, flights, and activities when the weather turns colder. New Mexico's elevation ranges between 4,000 feet and 8,000 feet above sea level, so winters can get chilly and quite snowy.  "The best time to visit New Mexico to take advantage of off-season rates is November through March," says Loehr. "During these months, Santa Fe is a hidden gem; a destination for family-friendly ski adventures, Ski Santa Fe provides 86 powdery and scenic trails."

Cropper highlights November as the best month for low prices, saying, "Winter isn't peak season [in New Mexico] because of the weather; it has a high season in December because of the holidays, but November is when rates will be at their lowest."

Best Times to Visit New Mexico for Outdoor Adventure

New Mexico is a paradise for outdoor adventurers. From national parks to Carlsbad Caverns , plus national forests, lakes, rivers, and ski resorts, New Mexico is truly one giant outdoor playground.

The best time to enjoy these outdoor activities is late spring (May to mid-June), or early fall (September to October), as these time frames deliver comfortable weather. The average high temperature in May in New Mexico is 79 degrees Fahrenheit. In September it's 83 degrees, and in October it's 72 degrees. Of course, if it's skiing that you're interested in, winter is the best time to visit, and Taos Ski Valley is one of the Southwest's top ski resorts. The best time to visit New Mexico for skiing is from December to late February, though in certain areas you may be able to ski well into March and April.

Best Times to Visit New Mexico for Festivals

New Mexico is a state that loves to celebrate with festivals, whether it’s to honor Indigenous culture and art or to fly hot air balloons high over White Sands National Park . The best times to visit New Mexico for festivals are the summer and fall months.

During the month of July, visitors flock to Santa Fe to experience the International Folk Art Market , which has taken place every year since 2004 and is one of the largest folk markets in the world. Santa Fe also draws visitors in August with the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Traditional Spanish Market . “The Santa Fe Indian Market brings more than 1,000 Native American artists from more than 100 tribal communities together to showcase their works and compete for awards in its prestigious judged art competition,” says Loehr. “The Traditional Spanish Market is the oldest and largest juried art show of its kind, which aims to preserve and celebrate traditional Hispanic culture. The market features hundreds of local Hispanic artists, live music, art demonstrations, and regional foods.”

During the month of September, the New Mexico State Fair comes to Albuquerque, while the White Sands Balloon and Music Festival brings a sea of brilliantly colored hot air balloons over the sparkling white dunes of White Sands National Park.

Best Times to Visit New Mexico to Learn About Indigenous Cultures

The presence of Indigenous people dates back more than 2,000 years in this region, and more than 1,000 years ago, these ancestral tribes came together to establish permanent settlements known as pueblos. The best time to visit New Mexico to learn about its Indigenous history is during the warmer months, typically between May and October, when visitors can be outside comfortably. Taos , for example, is a great destination in which to learn about New Mexico's Native history, thanks to its UNESCO-recognized pueblo, which has more than 1,000 years of history. Today, about 150 people live within the pueblo full time. The Puye Cliff Dwellings , near Espanola, are the ruins of an abandoned pueblo located within Santa Clara Canyon, and they've been a National Historic Landmark since 1966. Chaco Culture National Historical Park, located in the Four Corners region, is another site with preserved pueblos to consider visiting.

Related : The New Mexico Pueblo is Ensuring Tourism Happens on the Community's Terms

Worst Times to Visit New Mexico

While skiing enthusiasts will argue that winter is a great time to visit New Mexico, many experts will tell you that winter may actually be one of the worst times to visit New Mexico. The weather can be frightfully cold, and the threat of snowstorms means a higher risk of delayed or canceled flights. "I would say December and January are the worst times to visit New Mexico because of the snow," says Cropper. "It's a matter of flight cancellations and driving risks. It gets quite cold. Santa Fe is the highest capital in the U.S., at more than 7,000 feet above sea level, so you can expect snowstorms and poor road conditions." Loehr adds that the weather in April can be rather unpredictable, but that the upside to that is that there's the possibility for a morning ski run followed by an afternoon dip in the pool. "For those who aren't interested in outdoor activities, April is a good time to explore the hundreds of galleries and museums," Loehr says.

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Southwest winter storm moves into New Mexico; up to foot of snow possible in northeast mountains

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A series of slow-moving winter storms that wreaked havoc in Southern California and left 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow in northern Arizona made its way Saturday into New Mexico, where a stretch of U.S. highway south of the Colorado line was closed and as much as a foot (30 cm) of snow was possible in some mountain areas.

A winter storm warning remained in effect for parts of north-central and northeast New Mexico until 5 a.m. Sunday. That included the Sante Fe area, where up to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow was possible in the mountains to the east and up to a half-foot (15 cm) in the upper elevations to the west, forecasters said.

National Park officials closed the Bandelier National Monument near Los Alamos, New Mexico Saturday afternoon “due to worsening weather.” The city of Albuquerque closed most city parks, golf courses and recreation areas.

Most interstates and highways remained open, but a 40-mile (64-kilometer) stretch of U.S. Highway 64 south of the Colorado line was closed because of blowing snow in near-blizzard conditions, the New Mexico Department of Transporation said.

“Winter weather travel impacts will become widespread today and tonight, then linger over east-central and southeast areas on Sunday,” the National Weather Service in Albuquerque said Saturday afternoon. It said travel would be difficult to impossible Saturday night into Sunday along some stretches of I-25 and likely affected along the I-40 corridor from Albuquerque east to the Texas line.

The storm system slowly moved out of California early Wednesday after days of wind, record rain and heavy snowfall that caused power outages, street flooding and hundreds of destructive mudslides around Los Angeles. It dumped 3 feet (91 cm) of snow over three days in Flagstaff, Arizona, closing long stretches of interstate before tracking east on Friday.

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El Paso weather: Expect strong winds, dust to impact driving conditions

El Pasoans will have to brace for another round of strong winds and blowing dust on Thursday, April 25.

A wind advisory is in place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 25 to 40 mph wind speeds and up to 60 mph gusts, according to the National Weather Service.

Some neighboring counties in New Mexico will also see a high wind warning.

Peak gusts will be in the afternoon, from 2 to 8 p.m., which could cause damage to trees, triggering possible power outages.

Traveling may also be difficult. The wind is expected to kick up dense dust from 1 to 7 p.m., with visibility as low as a half mile in some parts of the region. Some of the most dust-prone areas are Loop 375, US-54 near Alamogordo, and Interstate 10 between Lordsburg, New Mexico and Van Horn, Texas, according to the National Weather Service.

El Paso will also be under a red flag warning for elevated fire risk for dry and windy conditions. People are cautioned to avoid outdoor activities involving flames or sparks.

The wind will be back on Saturday, April 27, though speeds will be slightly weaker. Top speeds will reach 30 mph, and gusts will reach 40 mph.

While El Paso and its surrounding counties have had their share of strong wind , some relief is in sight. The middle of May usually marks the transition from wind to warmer temperatures, Jason Laney, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said.

“Within the next several weeks we will likely start flirting with the 100-degree mark,” Laney said.

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Northern Dona Ana County: Sunny. Patchy blowing dust this afternoon. Very windy with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon.

Otero County: Will be under the High Wind warning, with Cloudcroft getting the strongest gusts.

The Sacramento Mountains, West Central Tularosa Basin and White Sands are expected to get 30 to 40 mph winds with gusts of up to 60 miles per hour.

More: El Paso braces for more spring winds, dust: National Weather Service

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Taking to New Mexico's hiking trails this spring? Here's what to know before heading out

Warmer spring and summer weather leads many in New Mexico to take to the trails at national parks throughout the state.

National Parks like Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands, along with places like Chaco Culture National Historical Park provide diverse vistas both above and underground, and are flocked to every year by hundreds of thousand of visitors from within New Mexico and beyond.

But experiencing the beauty of New Mexico’s outdoor recreational resources comes with some danger as hikers are exposed to the elements of the desert terrain, often traversing remote areas.

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Here’s how to stay safe this hiking season, according to the National Park Service

Do your research

Hiking trails are typically rated from easy, to moderate and strenuous. Before setting out on a trail, it’s ideal to know what the difficulty level will be, what kinds of terrain and elevation gain is expected and how long the trail is.

Information on trails can be found on the Park Service’s website .

Park rangers can also explain what to expect at the park.

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Make sure to check the weather before heading to the trail, and be cautious of taking on a hike if conditions appear not ideal. Carry rain equipment or other safety gear to use in an emergency.

The Park Service publicizes weather alerts online.

Leave a trip plan behind for others and keep communication lines open

Let you your family and friends know about your plans to hike. If other people know where and when you plan to take to the trails, they can better help first responder locate you if you get lost.

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There may not be cellphone service on the trail, and low coverage can burn through a phone’s battery as it searches for service, which can be mitigated by either turning the device off or putting it in airplane mode. Hikers should also not rely on cellphones for light sources or maps, and pack those necessities separately.

Pack adequate gear

The National Park Service listed 10 “essentials” for hiking. This includes navigation equipment or maps, sun protection, insulation like jackets or gloves, light sources like flashlights, fire sources for heat if lost, a repair kit and tools, food, water and an emergency shelter.

Don’t overdo it

The slowest hiker in a group should set the pace. This will help hikers stay together and could prevent exhaustion or injury. Hikers should also continuously track how long and how far they’ve hiked. Many trails are “out and back” meaning the listed distance will double on the return. The Park Service recommends hikers set a specific time they will turn back regardless of progress on the trail.

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Hikers going downhill should yield to uphill hikers to prevent injuries as uphill can prove more challenging. Hikers should also take frequent breaks. If you can talk while hiking, you’re going at the right pace, the Park Service said. If not, slow down.

How do hikers get lost?

Sticking to established, developed trails is ideal as 41 percent of hikers get lost by wandering off the beaten path, according to a report from hiking and camping website SmokeyMountains.com.

Bad weather accounted for 17 percent of lost hikers, the study read, while 16 percent got lost by falling off the trail and 8 percent got separated from the group. Another 7 percent were lost due to injury and 6 percent got lost because of darkness.

If you find yourself lost, the Park Service advises you stop and breathe, assess the situation, find your location on the map and then either attempt to retrace your steps if it is safe to do so or stay put and await rescue.

Adrian Hedden can be reached at 575-628-5516, [email protected] or @AdrianHedden on the social media platform X.

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Mexico Travel Advisory

Travel advisory august 22, 2023, mexico - see state summaries.

Reissued after periodic review with general security updates, and the removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links.

Country Summary: Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.

U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior parts of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, and between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D.

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Mexico.

Do Not Travel To:

• Colima state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Guerrero state  due to  crime .
• Michoacan state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Sinaloa state due to  crime  and  kidnapping
• Tamaulipas state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping.
• Zacatecas  state due to  crime  and  kidnapping .

Reconsider Travel To:

• Baja California  state due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Chihuahua state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Durango state  due to  crime .
• Guanajuato state  due to  crime and kidnapping .
• Jalisco state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Morelos state  due to  crime .
• Sonora state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping .

Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:

• Aguascalientes  state due to  crime .
• Baja California Sur state  due to  crime .
• Chiapas state  due to  crime .
• Coahuila state  due to  crime .
• Hidalgo state  due to  crime .
• Mexico City  due to  crime .
• Mexico State  due to  crime .
• Nayarit state  due to  crime.
• Nuevo Leon  state due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Oaxaca state  due to  crime .
• Puebla state  due to  crime  and  kidnapping .
• Queretaro state  due to  crime .
• Quintana Roo state  due to  crime .
• San Luis Potosi state  due to  crime and kidnapping .
• Tabasco state  due to  crime .
• Tlaxcala state due to  crime .
• Veracruz state  due to  crime .

Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To:

• Campeche state
• Yucatan state

Visit our website for  Travel to High-Risk Areas .

If you decide to travel to Mexico:

• Keep traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans. If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photo of the taxi number and/or license plate and text it to a friend.
• Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night. In many states, police presence and emergency services are extremely limited outside the state capital or major cities.
• Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs, and casinos.
• Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
• Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
• Follow the U.S. Embassy on Facebook and Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report  for Mexico.
• Mariners planning travel to Mexico should check for U.S. maritime  advisories  and  alerts , which include instructions on reporting suspicious activities and attacks to Mexican naval authorities.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .
• Visit the CDC page for the latest travel health information related to your travel. 

Aguascalientes state – Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to crime.

Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state.

Baja California state – Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.

Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:

• Mexicali Valley:  U.S. government employees should avoid the Mexicali Valley due to the heightened possibility of violence between rival cartel factions.  The boundaries of the restricted area are: to the east, the Baja California/Arizona and Baja California/Sonora borders; to the south, from La Ventana (on Highway 5) due east to the Colorado River; to the west, Highway 5; and to the north, Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas/Highway 92/Highway 1 to Carretera Aeropuerto, from the intersection of Highway 1 and Carretera Aeropuerto due north to the Baja California/California border, and from that point eastward along the Baja California/California border.
• Travelers may use Highways 2 and 2D to transit between Mexicali, Los Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado during daylight hours. Travelers may also use Highways 1 and 8 to transit to and from the Mexicali Airport during daylight hours.  Travel on Highway 5 is permissible during daylight hours.

There are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as  Tijuana ,  Ensenada , and  Rosarito .

Baja California Sur state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state.

Campeche state – Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precautions.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state.

Chiapas state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Chiapas state.

Chihuahua state – Reconsider Travel

Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:

• Ciudad Juarez:  U.S. government employees may travel to the area of Ciudad Juarez bounded to the east by Bulevar Independencia; to the south by De los Montes Urales/Avenida Manuel J Clouthier/Carretera de Juárez; to the west by Via Juan Gabriel/Avenida de los Insurgentes/Calle Miguel Ahumada/Francisco Javier Mina/Melchor Ocampo; and to the north by the U.S.-Mexico border.  Direct travel to the Ciudad Juarez airport (officially called the Abraham González International Airport) and the factories located along Bulevar Independencia and Las Torres is permitted.  Travel to San Jerónimo is permitted only through the United States via the Santa Teresa U.S. Port of Entry; travel via Anapra is prohibited.

U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional División Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.

• U.S. government employees may travel between Ciudad Juarez and Ascension via Highway 2.
• Nuevo Casas Grandes Area (including Nuevo Casas Grandes, Casas Grandes, Mata Ortiz, Colonia Juárez, Colonia LeBaron, Paquimé and San Buenaventura):  U.S. government employees may travel to the Nuevo Casas Grandes area during daylight hours via Mexico Federal Highway 2, and subsequently Federal Highway 10, to Nuevo Casas Grandes.  Employees are permitted to stay overnight in the cities of Nuevo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes only.
• City of Chihuahua:  U.S. government employees may travel at any time to the area of the city of Chihuahua bounded to the north by Avenida Transformación; to the east by Avenida Tecnológico/Manuel Gómez Morín/Highway 16/Blvd.José Fuentes Mares; to the west by the city boundary; and to the south by Periférico Francisco R. Almada.
• U.S. government employees may travel on Highways 45, 16, and 45D through the city of Chihuahua and to the Chihuahua airport (officially called the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport). 
• U.S. government employees may travel to Santa Eulalia to the east of the city of Chihuahua, as well as to Juan Aldama via Highway 16 to the northeast.
• U.S. government employees may travel south of the city of Chihuahua on Highway 45 to the southern boundary of Parral, including each town directly connected to Highway 45, including Lázaro Cárdenas, Pedro Meoqui, Santa Cruz de Rosales, Delicias, Camargo, Ciudad Jiménez, and Parral itself.
• U.S. government employees may only travel on official business from the city of Chihuahua on Highway 16 to Ciudad Cuauhtémoc bounded by Highway 21 to the north and east, Highway 5 to the west, and Bulevar Jorge Castillo Cabrera to the south. 
• Ojinaga:  U.S. government employees must travel to Ojinaga via U.S. Highway 67 and enter through the U.S. Port of Entry in Presidio, Texas.
• Palomas:  U.S. government employees may travel to Palomas via U.S. highways through the U.S. Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico, or via Highway 2 in Mexico.

U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including  Copper Canyon .

Coahuila state – Exercise Increased Caution

Violent crime and gang activity occur in parts of Coahuila state. 

U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:

• Zaragoza, Morelos, Allende, Nava, Jimenez, Villa Union, Guerrero, and Hidalgo municipalities : U.S. government employees may not travel to these municipalities.
• Piedras Negras and Ciudad Acuña:  U.S. government employees must travel directly from the United States and observe a curfew from midnight to 6:00 a.m. in both cities.

There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Coahuila state.

Colima state – Do Not Travel

Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping.  

Violent crime and gang activity are widespread. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed bystanders. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.  

Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with noted restrictions: 

• Manzanillo:   U.S. government employee travel is limited to the tourist and port areas of Manzanillo.  
• Employees traveling to Manzanillo from Guadalajara must use Federal Toll Road 54D during daylight hours.  

U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Colima state. 

Durango state – Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to crime.

Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Durango state.

• West and south of Federal Highway 45:  U.S. government employees may not travel to this region of Durango state.

There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Durango state.

Guanajuato state – Reconsider Travel

Gang violence, often associated with the theft of petroleum and natural gas from the state oil company and other suppliers, occurs in Guanajuato, primarily in the south and central areas of the state.  Of particular concern is the high number of murders in the southern region of the state associated with cartel-related violence. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

• Areas south of Federal Highway 45D:  U.S. government employees may not travel to the area south of and including Federal Highway 45D, Celaya, Salamanca, and Irapuato.

There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Guanajuato state, which includes tourist areas in:  San Miguel de Allende ,  Guanajuato City , and  surrounding areas.

Guerrero state – Do Not Travel

Do not travel due to crime.

Crime and violence are widespread. Armed groups operate independently of the government in many areas of Guerrero. Members of these groups frequently maintain roadblocks and may use violence towards travelers. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping in previous years.

Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following area with the noted restrictions:

• Taxco:  U.S. government employees must use Federal Highway 95D, which passes through Cuernavaca, Morelos, and stay within downtown tourist areas of Taxco. Employees may visit Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park during the day with a licensed tour operator.

U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of the state of Guerrero, including to tourist areas in  Acapulco ,  Zihuatanejo , and  Ixtapa .

Hidalgo state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Hidalgo state.

Jalisco state – Reconsider Travel

Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Jalisco state. In Guadalajara, territorial battles between criminal groups take place in tourist areas. Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed innocent bystanders. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

• Jalisco-Michoacan border and Federal Highway 110:  U.S. government employees may not travel to the area between Federal Highway 110 and the Jalisco-Michoacan border, nor travel on Federal Highway 110 between Tuxpan, Jalisco, and the Michoacan border.
• Federal Highway 80:  U.S. government employees may not travel on Federal Highway 80 south of Cocula.

There are no other restrictions on travel for U.S government employees in Jalisco state which includes tourist areas in:  Guadalajara Metropolitan Area ,  Puerto Vallarta (including neighboring Riviera Nayarit) ,  Chapala , and  Ajijic .

Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico) – Exercise Increased Caution

Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico City. Use additional caution, particularly at night, outside of the frequented tourist areas where police and security patrol more routinely. Petty crime occurs frequently in both tourist and non-tourist areas.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Mexico City.

Mexico State (Estado de Mexico) – Exercise Increased Caution

Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico State. Use additional caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Mexico State.

Michoacan state – Do Not Travel

Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping.

Crime and violence are widespread in Michoacan state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

Travel for U.S. government employees is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:

• Federal Highway 15D:   U.S. government employees may travel on Federal Highway 15D to transit the state between Mexico City and Guadalajara.
• Morelia:  U.S. government employees may travel by air and by land using Federal Highways 43 or 48D from Federal Highway 15D.
• Lazaro Cardenas:  U.S. government employees must travel by air only and limit activities to the city center or port areas.

U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of the state of Michoacan, including the portions of the  Monarch Butterfly Reserve  located in Michoacan.

Morelos state – Reconsider Travel

Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Morelos state.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Morelos state.

Nayarit state – Exercise Increased Caution

Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout Nayarit state.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S government employees in Nayarit state.

Nuevo Leon state – Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping.

Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Nuevo Leon state.

Oaxaca state – Exercise Increased Caution

Criminal activity and violence occur throughout the state.

U.S. travelers are reminded that U.S. government employees must adhere to the following travel restrictions:

• Isthmus region:  U.S. government employees may not travel to the area of Oaxaca bounded by Federal Highway 185D to the west, Federal Highway 190 to the north, and the Oaxaca-Chiapas border to the east.  This includes the cities of Juchitan de Zaragoza, Salina Cruz, and San Blas Atempa.  
• Federal Highway 200 northwest of Pinotepa:  U.S. government employees may not use Federal Highway 200 between Pinotepa and the Oaxaca-Guerrero border.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees to other parts of Oaxaca state, which include tourist areas in:  Oaxaca City ,  Monte Alban ,  Puerto Escondido,  and  Huatulco .

Puebla state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Puebla state.

Queretaro state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Queretaro state.

Quintana Roo state – Exercise Increased Caution

Criminal activity and violence may occur in any location, at any time, including in popular tourist destinations.  Travelers should maintain a high level of situational awareness, avoid areas where illicit activities occur, and promptly depart from potentially dangerous situations. 

While not directed at tourists, shootings between rival gangs have injured innocent bystanders.  Additionally, U.S. citizens have been the victims of both non-violent and violent crimes in tourist and non-tourist areas.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Quintana Roo state. However, personnel are advised to exercise increased situational awareness after dark in downtown areas of Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen, and to remain in well-lit pedestrian streets and tourist zones.

San Luis Potosi state – Exercise Increased Caution

Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.  U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in San Luis Potosi state.

Sinaloa state – Do Not Travel

Violent crime is widespread. Criminal organizations are based in and operating in Sinaloa. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

• Mazatlan:  U.S. government employees may travel to Mazatlan by air or sea only, are limited to the Zona Dorada and historic town center, and must travel via direct routes between these destinations and the airport and sea terminal.
• Los Mochis and Topolobampo:  U.S. government employees may travel to Los Mochis and Topolobampo by air or sea only, are restricted to the city and the port, and must travel via direct routes between these destinations and the airport.

U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Sinaloa state.

Sonora state – Reconsider Travel

Sonora is a key location used by the international drug trade and human trafficking networks. Violent crime is widespread. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping. Travelers should maintain a heightened level of awareness of their surroundings in all their travels in Sonora.  Security incidents may occur in any area of Sonora.

• Travel between Hermosillo and Nogales:  U.S. government employees may travel between the U.S. Ports of Entry in Nogales and Hermosillo during daylight hours via Federal Highway 15 only. U.S. government employees may not use ANY taxi services, public buses, nor ride-share applications due to a lack of secure vetting and/or dispatching procedures. Travelers should exercise caution and avoid unnecessary stops as security incidents, including sporadic, armed carjackings, and shootings have been reported along this highway during daylight hours. Travelers should have a full tank of gas and inform friends or family members of their planned travel.
• Nogales:  U.S. government employees may not travel in the triangular area north of Avenida Tecnologico, west of Bulevar Luis Donaldo Colosio (Periferico), nor east of Federal Highway 15D (Corredor Fiscal). U.S. government employees also may not travel in the residential and business areas to east of the railroad tracks along Plutarco Elias Calle (HWY 15) and Calle Ruiz Cortino, including the business area around the Morley pedestrian gate port-of-entry. U.S. government employees may not use ANY taxi services, public buses, nor ride-share applications in Nogales due to a lack of secure vetting and/or dispatching procedures and the danger of kidnapping and other violent crimes.  
• Puerto Peñasco:  U.S. government employees may travel between Puerto Peñasco and the Lukeville-Sonoyta U.S. Port of Entry during daylight hours via Federal Highway 8 only. They may not travel on any other route to Puerto Peñasco. U.S. government employees may not use ANY taxi services, public buses, nor ride-share applications in Puerto Peñasco. due to a lack of secure vetting and/or dispatching procedures and the danger of kidnapping and other violent crimes.
• Triangular region near Mariposa U.S. Port of Entry:  U.S. government employees may not travel into or through the triangular region west of the Mariposa U.S. Port of Entry, east of Sonoyta, and north of Altar municipality.
• San Luis Rio Colorado, Cananea, and Agua Prieta : U.S. government employees may travel directly from the nearest U.S. Port of Entry to San Luis Rio Colorado, Cananea (via Douglas Port of Entry), and Agua Prieta, but may not go beyond the city limits. Travel is limited to daylight hours only. Travel between Nogales and Cananea via Imuris is not permitted. U.S. government employees may not use ANY taxi services, public buses, nor ride-share applications in these cities due to a lack of secure vetting and/or dispatching procedures and the danger of kidnapping and other violent crimes.
• Eastern and southern Sonora (including San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas and Alamos):  U.S. government employees may not travel to areas of Sonora east of Federal Highway 17, the road between Moctezuma and Sahuaripa, and State Highway 20 between Sahuaripa and the intersection with Federal Highway 16. U.S. government employees may travel to San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas and Alamos; travel to Alamos is only permitted by air and within city limits.  U.S. government employees may not travel to areas of Sonora south of Federal Highway 16 and east of Federal Highway 15 (south of Hermosillo), as well as all points south of Guaymas, including Empalme, Guaymas, Obregon, and Navojoa.  U.S. government employees may not use ANY taxi services, public buses, nor ride-share applications in these areas due to a lack of secure vetting and/or dispatching procedures and the danger of kidnapping and other violent crimes.

U.S. government employees may travel to other parts of Sonora state in compliance with the above restrictions, including tourist areas in: Hermosillo , Bahia de Kino , and Puerto Penasco .

Tabasco state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Tabasco state.

Tamaulipas state – Do Not Travel

Organized crime activity – including gun battles, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, forced disappearances, extortion, and sexual assault – is common along the northern border and in Ciudad Victoria. Criminal groups target public and private passenger buses, as well as private automobiles traveling through Tamaulipas, often taking passengers and demanding ransom payments.

Heavily armed members of criminal groups often patrol areas of the state and operate with impunity particularly along the border region from Reynosa to Nuevo Laredo.  In these areas, local law enforcement has limited capacity to respond to incidents of crime. Law enforcement capacity is greater in the tri-city area of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira, which has a lower rate of violent criminal activity compared to the rest of the state.

U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

• Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo:  U.S. government employees may only travel within a limited radius around and between the U.S. Consulates in Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros, their homes, the respective U.S. Ports of Entry, and limited downtown sites, subject to an overnight curfew.
• Overland travel in Tamaulipas:  U.S. government employees may not travel between cities in Tamaulipas using interior Mexican highways. Travel between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey is limited to Federal Highway 85D during daylight hours with prior authorization.

U.S. government employees may not travel to other parts of Tamaulipas state.

Tlaxcala state – Exercise Increased Caution

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Tlaxcala state.

Veracruz state – Exercise Increased Caution

Violent crime and gang activity occur with increasing frequency in Veracruz, particularly in the center and south near Cordoba and Coatzacoalcos. While most gang-related violence is targeted, violence perpetrated by criminal organizations can affect bystanders. Impromptu roadblocks requiring payment to pass are common.

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Veracruz state.

Yucatan state – Exercise Normal Precautions

There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Yucatan state, which include tourist areas in:  Chichen Itza ,  Merida ,  Uxmal , and  Valladolid .

Zacatecas state – Do Not Travel

Violent crime, extortion, and gang activity are widespread in Zacatecas state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

• Zacatecas City : U.S. government employee travel is limited to Zacatecas City proper, and employees may not travel overland to Zacatecas City.
• U.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Zacatecas state.

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New Mexico braces for critical fire weather expected Thursday

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The weather will be changing as we get toward Thursday and Friday – wind is on the way. The stronger winds and low humidity will create widespread critical fire weather.

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Airlines must cough up cancellation cash and can no longer hide fees under new federal rule

A federal rule announced Wednesday will require airlines to quickly give cash refunds — without lengthy arguments — to passengers whose flights have been canceled or seriously delayed, the Biden administration said.

“Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.

The rule from the Transportation Department says passengers who decline other reimbursement like travel credits are to get cash refunds.

It applies when a flight is canceled or has a “significant change,” the administration said.A “significant change” includes when departure or arrival times are three or more hours different from the scheduled times for domestic flights or six hours for international flights, and when the airport is changed or connections are added, it said.

Passengers are also to get refunds when their baggage is 12 hours late in delivery for domestic flights.

The new rule comes after promises to hold airlines accountable after major disruptions that made travel hell for passengers, including the 2022 Southwest Airlines meltdown , which resulted in almost 17,000 significantly delayed or canceled flights and a missing baggage nightmare.

The Transportation Department said that the new rule means refunds are automatic and that "airlines must automatically issue refunds without passengers having to explicitly request them or jump through hoops."

Also announced Wednesday was a rule requiring airlines to more clearly disclose so-called junk fees upfront, such as surprise baggage or other fees, the department said.

It said that rule is expected to save fliers around $500 million a year.

The surprise fees are used so tickets look cheaper than they really are, and then fliers get the unwelcome surprise of fees on checked bags, carry-on bags or reservation changes — or even discounts that are advertised but apply to only part of the ticket price, officials said.

Airlines will also have to tell fliers clearly that their seats are guaranteed and that they don't have to pay extra to ensure they have seats for flights, according to the Transportation Department.

Airlines for America, an industry trade group, said that its member airlines “offer transparency and vast choice to consumers from first search to touchdown” and that they do offer cash refunds.

The 11 largest U.S. airlines returned $10.9 billion in cash refunds last year, an increase over $7.5 billion in 2019 but slightly down from $11.2 billion in 2022, the group said.

“U.S. airlines are providing more options and better services while ticket prices, including ancillary revenues, are at historic lows,” Airlines for America said.

Left out of the federal changes announced Wednesday are those involving "family seating fees," but the Transportation Department said in a statement that "DOT is planning to propose a separate rule that bans airlines from charging these junk fees."

Travelers have complained to the Transportation Department that children weren’t seated next to accompanying adults, including in some cases young children, department officials said last year.

Fees on bags specifically have made up an increasing amount of airline revenues, the Transportation Department said Wednesday in announcing the new rules.

A Transportation Department analysis found that airline revenue from baggage fees increased 30% from 2018 to 2022, while operating revenue — which is from the flights themselves — increased by only half that amount, the department said.

Jay Blackman is an NBC News producer covering such areas as transportation, space, medical and consumer issues.

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First cargo ship passes through new channel since Baltimore bridge collapse

by: Miranda Nazzaro , The Hill

Posted: Apr 26, 2024 / 06:24 AM MDT

Updated: Apr 26, 2024 / 06:24 AM MDT

( The Hill ) — A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore.

The bulk carrier, Balsa 94, sailed out under a Panama flag Thursday morning using a new 35-foot channel, The Associated Press reported. It is headed toward St. John, Canada, and is expected to arrive next Monday.

It comes nearly four weeks after Dali, a 984-foot cargo ship, crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River.

The ship issued a last-minute mayday call, allowing police to halt traffic moments before the crash, but eight individuals working on the bridge were unable to get off and were thrown into the water.

Two workers were rescued and survived, and  the bodies of four victims  have been recovered. Two more workers are still missing and presumed dead.

The collapse brought maritime traffic to a halt, and crews are still working through the massive cleanup process. The Balsa is one of five vessels previously stuck in the port that can now use the new temporary channel.

The new 35-foot channel opened Thursday morning and is the fourth temporary channel created to circumvent the damage. The other channels have been primarily used by vessels involved in the cleanup effort.

The newest temporary channel will remain open until Monday or Tuesday of next week, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.

Earlier this week, the city of Baltimore filed court documents arguing the owner and operator of the Dali should not be able to avoid liability. The city claimed the vessel was “unseaworthy” when it left the Baltimore port last month and alleged Grace Ocean Private, the owner of Dali, and the ship’s operator, Synergy Marine Group, are “grossly and potentially criminally negligent.”

“For more than four decades, cargo ships made thousands of trips every year under the Key Bridge without incident,” the attorneys wrote. “There was nothing about March 26, 2024, that should have changed that.”

In the days after the collapse, Grace Ocean and Synergy  asked a federal court  to limit their legal liability to about $43.6 million.

The city is arguing this liability cannot be limited at this time without a trial, where the companies’ “failures” could be shown.

The Hill reached out to the city of Baltimore for further comment.

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Search ongoing for man who may have taken homemade raft down Colorado River

A pickup truck belonging to thomas robison, of santa fe, new mexico, was found abandoned on sunday, by antonio planas | nbc news • published april 24, 2024 • updated on april 24, 2024 at 8:59 pm.

Authorities are searching for a man and his dog after they went missing at the Grand Canyon National Park while possibly trying to travel the Colorado River on a homemade wooden raft, NBC News reported.

Thomas Lee Robison, 58, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, "may have attempted to go down the Colorado River with his dog, who is a Welsh corgi, on a self made raft” the National Park Service  said in a statement and in a missing person flyer Wednesday.

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Robison’s dog was described as a 25-pound corgi that is 11 years old.

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The park service included a picture of the raft, which appeared to show three wooden boards crudely held together, as well as a paddle and a life vest.

A champagne-colored 2001 Toyota Tacoma belonging to Robinson was found abandoned Sunday at Lee’s Ferry in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, according to the park service.

Robison, who stands about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes, the park service said.

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Anyone who may have seen Robison is urged to contact Grand Canyon Dispatch at 928-638-7805.

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