ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Residents of Albuquerque should prepare for a scorching weekend, as temperatures are expected to hit triple digits for the first time in 2025 — potentially breaking weather records that have stood since 1939.
🔥 Weekend Forecast
- Saturday: High of 98°F (≈9° above average)
- Sunday: High of 100–102°F (may break 1939 record)
- Monday: High of 100°F (≈10° above average)
National Weather Service meteorologist Clay Anderson confirmed the forecast marks an unusually hot start to the summer.
🧊 New Cooling Law in Effect
The record-breaking heat will also test Albuquerque’s new tenant cooling law, passed in December. The law requires landlords to provide adequate cooling in all rental properties.
If your rental:
- Has no cooling, or
- The system isn’t working properly,
you are encouraged to call 311 to file a report.
“This is a big step in protecting people’s right to safe living conditions,” said city spokesperson Connor Woods.
🧍♂️ Vulnerable Populations at Risk
Physicians warn that unhoused individuals are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, which can worsen with repeated exposure.
To help, the city is collecting donations of:
- Sunscreen
- Reusable water bottles
- Sunglasses
- Cooling towels
These supplies will be distributed at local partner shelters.
🏊 Cool Relief at City Pools
Public pools are open, providing a welcome respite from the heat. At Sierra Vista Swimming Pool, lifeguards and families alike are soaking up the sun — albeit cautiously during recent lightning warnings.
Lifeguard Ryan Mueller remains upbeat:
“I love the sun. I love catching a tan out here.”
What You Can Do
- Stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours (12–4 p.m.)
- Check on elderly neighbors, pets, and those without cooling
- Use city resources, including pools and shelters, if needed
Albuquerque may be heating up early this year, but with preparation and community support, residents can stay safe and cool.
