20 Views  “This agreement has potential to benefit New Mexico who depend on Colorado River water for our drinking water,” John Fleck said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â The Biden administration struck a breakthrough deal to address ongoing drought conditions along the Colorado River Basin Monday.
20 Views  After a year of heated disputes over Colorado River water usage cutbacks, the seven states that depend on it for survival have agreed to a consensus-based plan submitted by the three Lower Basin states.
45 Views  The executive director of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority Department, Brent Westmoreland told KRWG News arsenic levels in the drinking water in Sunland Park are elevated while treatment facilities are being upgraded.
39 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â Dozens of farmers from Socorro, Valencia, and Bernalillo counties, as well as the Isleta Pueblo, rode to Albuquerque on their tractor Monday to protest. They spoke out about how the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is being run.
107 Views  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) âStill suffering from the impacts of New Mexicoâs largest wildfire, a small river in Northern New Mexico has made the list of the 10 âmost endangered.â
54 Views  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) â A lake near Ruidoso has been closed for more than 10 years due to a wildfire. Now, it is getting closer to once again welcoming visitors. Bonito Lake near Ruidoso has been closed since 2012 when it was nearly destroyed in the Little Bear Fire.
73 Views  University now seeking investors for salt filtering “green desalination” technology SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) â Itâs no secret that the pressure on New Mexicoâs fresh water systems is significant. Just last summer, the Albuquerque-area made national headlines amid the drying of the Rio Grande through the city, something that hadnât happened since
89 Views  A group of New Mexicans last week travelled to Washington D.C. to advocate protections for the Gila River. Scott Brocato spoke with Grant County Commissioner Alicia Edwards about the trip to D.C. and the bill they want Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan and Representative Gabe Vasquez
89 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. â Itâs the âyear of waterâ at the New Mexico State Capitol. Thatâs according to some state lawmakers who believe the state Legislature is taking a more serious look at decreasing water supplies across the state.
120 Views  WASHINGTON (AP) â The Biden administration on Thursday said 15 Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million this year to fund settlements that ensure access to water that’s legally theirs. The money will help carry out agreements known as water rights settlements. They define the
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