Moisture surges across New Mexico, flooding threat remains

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tuesday was most likely the driest day of this work week, with more moisture surging across the state this afternoon. This increased moisture is brought by a backdoor front that is forecast to push from northeast to southwest into this afternoon. Today, widespread strong storms are expected along the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Flash flooding, especially over recent burn scars, will remain a major threat through tomorrow.The heat is on to