Tonight’s read · July 4, 2026
A mixed sky for Albuquerque-Santa Fe
Albuquerque Freedom 4th has a compromised window.
Best seat
Los Alamos 4th of July Spectacular — Los Alamos
3 of 6 ideal (50%)
Watch
Albuquerque Freedom 4th — Albuquerque
3 ideal (50%) · 2 decent (33%) · 1 marginal (17%)
Confidence
Low
6 days out · firms daily
Score breakdownavg 69 / 100
Ideal3 · 50%
Decent2 · 33%
Marginal1 · 17%
Updated Jul 5, 5:40 AM UTC7-day outlook — verdicts firm daily through the 4th
Top picks tonightIdeal · 89 pts leads the market
1
Los Alamos 4th of July Spectacular
Los Alamos, NM · 9:10 PM est.
2
Farmington Freedom Days Party in the Park
Farmington, NM · 9:20 PM est.
3
Santa Fe Independence Day Fireworks & Drone Show
Santa Fe, NM · 9:08 PM est.
3 ideal · 2 decent · 6 shows scored
If you're watching in Albuquerque-Santa Fe tonight, Albuquerque Freedom 4th looks like a compromised view — light air — smoke may linger · some scrub risk. Your best odds are in Los Alamos — Los Alamos 4th of July Spectacular grades out highest in the market. It's a clean night across the market, low confidence now and firming as the 4th nears.
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★ Marquee pinned first — the iconic show; the rest ranked best sky → worst. Click any row to expand conditions.
| Show | Town | Launch | Sky at launch | Wind | Verdict |
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| ★Albuquerque Freedom 4thMARQUEE | Albuquerque, NM | 9:10 PM est. | Overcast | S 10 mph | Marginal53 |
| Los Alamos 4th of July Spectacular | Los Alamos, NM | 9:10 PM est. | Overcast | WSW 10 mph | Ideal89 |
| Farmington Freedom Days Party in the Park | Farmington, NM | 9:20 PM est. | Partly cloudy | NW 7 mph | Ideal76 |
| Santa Fe Independence Day Fireworks & Drone Show | Santa Fe, NM | 9:08 PM est. | Overcast | SSE 18 mph | Ideal73 |
| Albuquerque West Side 4th of July | Albuquerque, NM | 9:10 PM est. | Overcast | WSW 12 mph | Decent69 |
| Rio Rancho 4th of July Celebration | Rio Rancho, NM | 9:10 PM est. | Overcast | SW 11 mph | Decent55 |
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