Declining snowpacks plus climate stress lead to less water in one of New Mexico’s iconic waterways. The Pecos River rolls south from New Mexico’s highest mountains to its lowest point at the Texas border. Along the way it rushes through…
Administrators, scientists and farmers briefed lawmakers on the interim Water and Natural Resources Committee on Sept. 28, 2026, regarding the success of funding aimed at helping farmers and ranchers upgrade water conservation infrastructure, and asked for more money for future funding cycles.
SANTA FE, N.M. — With New Mexico seeing 236% of the average rainfall for the month of September, the state forester lifted statewide fire restrictions Monday. New Mexico State Forester Laura McCarthy lifted the restrictions now that the rainfall has reduced the wildfire…
New Mexico State Forester Laura McCarthy announced Monday that she is rescinding fire restrictions on state lands after recent rainfall statewide alleviated risk of wildfire ignition and spread. Late-season monsoons in recent weeks mean that New Mexico has seen more…
Heat waves and dry spells.
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