As per reports, the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County air quality program issued a health alert on Thursday (06 March) afternoon due to blowing dust in Albuquerque. The health alert is effective for Thursday (06 March) from 1215 hours (local time) until 1900 hours (local time).

Bernalillo County residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity. Contractors and businesses that generate dust have also been issued to shut down immediately.