ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program has issued a health alert for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County due to blowing dust. The alert is effective as of Tuesday, February 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Anyone with respiratory conditions is encouraged to limit outdoor activity.
The city recommends taking the following steps during health alerts:
- Limit time spent outdoors and avoid outdoor exercise
- Keep windows and doors closed
- Use air conditioners and heating systems in recirculation mode
- Contact your health provider if you experience new shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain palpitations, or unusual fatigue
To learn more about Albuquerque’s health alerts, click here.