54 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for 2024 under a slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health, though long-term challenges remain. The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico. It also
65 Views Utility declares drought emergency for next year, THC vapes a felony for kids in Texas, and cancer treatment center gifted $25 million by local survivor.
51 Views UNM and regional universities have researched possibilities to manage water usage over time as New Mexico is getting hotter, and drier. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — David Gutzler, a professor emeritus at UNM’s School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, says it’s not a Mad Max or apocalyptic situation. “What we
113 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of powerful state lawmakers met to talk about the future of the lower Rio Grande as New Mexico’s decade long lawsuit with Texas might come to an end. Right now, the river’s running twice as deep as usual here.
104 Views FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, PNM announced that they began transferring water to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project to help Navajo communities obtain drinking water.
140 Views The New Mexico Environment Department’s database for alleged violations logged about 200 entries related to clean water last month. About 40% of the notices went to one organization, and a small water association was referred to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over continued violations.
106 Views The New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) released the final Natural Resource Restoration Plan # 2 for the 2015 Gold King Mine Release. The final restoration plan commits funding for 10 natural resource restoration projects using $12 million recovered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
100 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Rio Grande is finally seeing high watermarks after running dry in some places last summer. But can New Mexico make use of all that water?
105 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. — The Biden administration struck a breakthrough deal to address ongoing drought conditions along the Colorado River Basin Monday.
153 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.
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