Winds take a break to start the weekend

Lighter winds will return to start the weekend as a warming trend begins. Windier weather will return starting Sunday, with widespread, strong winds early next week.
Winds are not quite as strong as Thursday across New Mexico, but they are still gusting over 50 mph at times across northern and eastern parts of the state. Winds will finally relax statewide overnight, with light to calm winds on Saturday. A warming trend will start on Saturday too that will continue into early next week as another