ALBUQUERQUE MAY SEE RECORD RAINFALL THIS WEEK

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Parts of drought-stricken central New Mexico are expected to see record rainfall this week. The National Weather Service says Albuquerque could experience heavy rain through Thursday thanks to showers and thunderstorms.

By the end of the week meteorologists say the city may get close to two inches of rain for September way more than the average for the month.

Socorro also is expected to see wet weather. Heavy rain is expected in the region through Thursday evening.