"Surviving the Scorch: Battling Extreme Heat in Albuquerque and Southern New Mexico"

New Mexico is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with triple-digit temperatures due to a heat dome caused by high pressure. The heat dome, combined with El Niño, is inhibiting the monsoon moisture and causing the warm air to fall directly over the region, preventing relief from the heat. Southern New Mexico is particularly affected, with high temperatures and no relief even at night.