Snow Hits New Mexico and El Paso, TX

A severe and early winter storm has struck most of New Mexico, closing schools and shutting down major highways across the state.

Motorists sought emergency shelter overnight as state officials closed both directions of Interstate 40 from Albuquerque to Gallup -- part of the historic Route 66 -- after blowing snow caused near-zero visibility.

Authorities also shut down Interstate 10 in the southern part of the state, from the Texas line to the Arizona border, because of heavy snow and icy road conditions.

The storm was the third to hit the state recently and spread heavy snow throughout northern and southern New Mexico. It forced school districts to close or end classes early Monday.

Southern New Mexico also got hit, this is a region usually spared the worst of winter blasts. Crews worked to clear snow and salted icy roadways in the region, especially around Lordsburg, Silver City, Socorro, Magdalena and Truth or Consequences. More than 700 employees and 500 pieces of equipment will be available to keep state routes clear.

El Paso, TX also got hit on Monday, shutting down roads and highways out of El Paso as the cold system moved south, bringing freezing temperatures and causing havoc to the region.  3-5 inches of snow are in the forecast.

Tech Accessory Holiday Gift Idea Day 5: 45 Piece Premium Computer Tool Kit

I highly recommend this tool kit for all your computer and gadget needs.

It's from Rosewill and this 45-Piece Premium Computer Tool Kit is designed with the most popular tools needed to fix and upgrade your computer. With this collection you may never be left waiting, and paying, for someone to work on your computer again.

The Rosewill RTK-045 premium computer tool kit comes with everything you need to work with, including a reversible ratchet driver with a 21-piece bit and socket set, a 6" #1 Phillips screwdriver, a spare parts box, a reversible 1/8" #0 mini screwdriver, 9 hex key set, 5" long nose pliers, 5" wire cutter/stripper, anti-static wrist strap, IC insertion-extraction clipper, three prongs holder, tweezers, and a black zipper case to store them all.

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Some holiday reading for your Kindle.

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Winds Return to Southern California

The Santa Ana winds will sweep across Southern California once again, bringing gusts of over 60 mph in the mountains on Monday, the National Weather Service predicted.

"Gusty Santa Ana winds will develop across Los Angeles and Ventura counties early Monday morning," the weather agency said.

A high-wind warning is in effect through Tuesday, forecasters said.

Intense winds over the past week left thousands of people without electricity. Crews in Southern California cleaned up downed power lines and damaged structures Sunday.

The unusually powerful Santa Ana winds descend to the Pacific Coast around Los Angeles from inland desert regions, according to the weather service.

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Here's the easy way to keep your phones and gadgets charged without all the mess of wires.

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