Tips for driving during dust storms in SE New Mexico

1,643 Views   CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. – If you live in southeastern New Mexico, you know the wind brings a lot of dirt. Dust storms create low visibility and it can be dangerous when driving. KOB 4 found out what to do if you’re caught in the middle.

Fire crews battle wildfire north of Pecos

798 Views   PECOS, N.M. — Firefighters are battling a wildfire north of Pecos that may have started by lightning last Thursday night. Officials are calling it the Dry Gulch Wildfire. It is located in the Pecos Ranger District south of Dalton Canyon and west of N.M. 63.

UNM researchers study the impact of microplastics on humans

559 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Microplastics are microscopic plastic particles that you can’t see with the human eye. Researchers say they’re in our oceans, rivers, lakes, soil, and clouds. They’re in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and all throughout our bodies.