Blowing dust causes health alert for Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County air quality program issued a health alert on Thursday due to blowing dust. The health alert is effective from Thursday, April 17 from 1:20 p.m. until 9 p.m. Bernalillo County residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity.
Contractors and businesses that generate dust have also been issued a notice to shut down immediately, effective until 9 p.m. High winds around New Mexico before rain a