VIDEO: Clayton lightning show

CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) – As neighboring states east of New Mexico deal with strong storms and tornadoes, the Land of Enchantment saw the beginning of that active weather, producing lightning and thunderstorms.
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One viewer sent in a video of the lightning show he caught outside of his motel room Friday in Clayton. He says the video went on for nearly an hour before it moved out of view.
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