March 5, 2019
The Drought Contingency Plan for the Colorado River remains unfinished
ABC15 Arizona
The states -- Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming -- have been working for years on drought contingency plans.
New Mexico sues US Air Force over groundwater contamination
WNCT
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas said in his drought-stricken state, access to clean water is vital and any amount of contamination is of ...
Wildlife corridors bill would protect motorists, wildlifeSanta Fe New Mexican
Stewart's bill would direct the New Mexico Game and Fish Department and the ... He said drought and other factors that stress wildlife are to blame.
The plan to protect the Colorado River still isn't done. Now what?
The Colorado Sun
The states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — have been working for years on drought contingency plans.
The Drought Contingency Plan for the Colorado River remains unfinished
ABC15 Arizona
The states -- Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming -- have been working for years on drought contingency plans.
New Mexico sues US Air Force over groundwater contamination
WNCT
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas said in his drought-stricken state, access to clean water is vital and any amount of contamination is of ...
Wildlife corridors bill would protect motorists, wildlifeSanta Fe New Mexican
Stewart's bill would direct the New Mexico Game and Fish Department and the ... He said drought and other factors that stress wildlife are to blame.
The plan to protect the Colorado River still isn't done. Now what?
The Colorado Sun
The states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — have been working for years on drought contingency plans.
March 4, 2019
Wet winter a boon for piñons
Santa Fe New Mexican
The assistant professor of biology and director of the Global Change Ecology Lab at New Mexico State University said, “Drought stress combines with ...
Why The Drought Contingency Plan 'Deadlines' Don't Tell The Full StoryKJZZ
... sealed and delivered for the state to join Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah ... Commissioner Burman has made it clear she wants the Drought ...
Climate change talk at NMSU to focus on drought patterns
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - The next installment of the New Mexico State University Climate Change Education Seminar Series will bring the issue close to home, ...
Wet winter a boon for piñons
Santa Fe New Mexican
The assistant professor of biology and director of the Global Change Ecology Lab at New Mexico State University said, “Drought stress combines with ...
Why The Drought Contingency Plan 'Deadlines' Don't Tell The Full StoryKJZZ
... sealed and delivered for the state to join Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah ... Commissioner Burman has made it clear she wants the Drought ...
Climate change talk at NMSU to focus on drought patterns
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - The next installment of the New Mexico State University Climate Change Education Seminar Series will bring the issue close to home, ...
March 3, 2019
Breaking: Fire breaks out in Organ MountainsKVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - Fire officials confirm a blaze ignited in the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces on ... "We're still in drought conditions.
New Mexico officials break ground on pipeline project
Idaho Statesman
It wasn't until 2009 that Congress approved the pipeline project in the face of what eventually became an unprecedented drought in New Mexico.
Breaking: Fire breaks out in Organ MountainsKVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - Fire officials confirm a blaze ignited in the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces on ... "We're still in drought conditions.
New Mexico officials break ground on pipeline project
Idaho Statesman
It wasn't until 2009 that Congress approved the pipeline project in the face of what eventually became an unprecedented drought in New Mexico.
March 1, 2019
NMSU climate change talk to focus on increased drought patterns in the SouthwestNew Mexico State University NewsCenter
The next installment of the New Mexico State University Climate Change Education Seminar Series will bring the issue close to home, addressing a ...
California must abandon 535000 acres of prized farmland to meet water conservation goals
The New Food Economy
A new report suggests that farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley ... During a historic drought that lasted through 2016, Valley farmers drilled over .... As a possible example, she suggests a pilot program underway in New Mexico, ...
Bill would shine a light on state's water situation
New Mexico Political Report
They all want to know what's happening with New Mexico's rivers, springs, aquifers ... Right now, many different agencies, including hers, the New Mexico ... “Going forward, as we're facing drought and greater water needs, having ...
March Outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
WeatherNation
Only two pockets of the nation are expected to see warmer than normal weather for the month: New Mexicoand Florida. ... The drought forecast ...
Push Tri-State Toward Renewables
Rio Grande Sun
... but the number I hear bandied about in New Mexico is about 4.5 cents. ... those reservoirs are being affected by serious to exceptional drought.
NM Environment Review: snowpack and water edition
New Mexico Political Report
As the latest update to the drought monitor shows, conditions have improved in New Mexico, but the Four Corners is still in rough shape, and there are ...
NMSU climate change talk to focus on increased drought patterns in the SouthwestNew Mexico State University NewsCenter
The next installment of the New Mexico State University Climate Change Education Seminar Series will bring the issue close to home, addressing a ...
California must abandon 535000 acres of prized farmland to meet water conservation goals
The New Food Economy
A new report suggests that farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley ... During a historic drought that lasted through 2016, Valley farmers drilled over .... As a possible example, she suggests a pilot program underway in New Mexico, ...
Bill would shine a light on state's water situation
New Mexico Political Report
They all want to know what's happening with New Mexico's rivers, springs, aquifers ... Right now, many different agencies, including hers, the New Mexico ... “Going forward, as we're facing drought and greater water needs, having ...
March Outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
WeatherNation
Only two pockets of the nation are expected to see warmer than normal weather for the month: New Mexicoand Florida. ... The drought forecast ...
Push Tri-State Toward Renewables
Rio Grande Sun
... but the number I hear bandied about in New Mexico is about 4.5 cents. ... those reservoirs are being affected by serious to exceptional drought.
NM Environment Review: snowpack and water edition
New Mexico Political Report
As the latest update to the drought monitor shows, conditions have improved in New Mexico, but the Four Corners is still in rough shape, and there are ...
February 28, 2019
Plan to combat drought in West hinges on Arizona, California
KTAR.com
Plan to combat drought in West hinges on Arizona, California ... the river basin states – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and ...
The Colorado River is a Reliable Source of Water for Utah, Says the Utah Division of Water ...
Business Wire (press release)
... the Upper Basin states (Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah) have ... continue to work cooperatively on sensible drought contingency plans.”.
Will Confluence of Produced Water Issues Yield More Beneficial Use?
Lexology
At the same time, environmental groups are concerned over drought ... In another example, the EPA and the State of New Mexico issued a draft white ...
No help from Santa Fe
Silver City Daily Press and Independent
Past funding was reallocated to projects in northern New Mexico, Brown said. ... In response to questions from councilors about fire suppression and ...
Plan to combat drought in West hinges on Arizona, California
KTAR.com
Plan to combat drought in West hinges on Arizona, California ... the river basin states – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and ...
The Colorado River is a Reliable Source of Water for Utah, Says the Utah Division of Water ...
Business Wire (press release)
... the Upper Basin states (Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah) have ... continue to work cooperatively on sensible drought contingency plans.”.
Will Confluence of Produced Water Issues Yield More Beneficial Use?
Lexology
At the same time, environmental groups are concerned over drought ... In another example, the EPA and the State of New Mexico issued a draft white ...
No help from Santa Fe
Silver City Daily Press and Independent
Past funding was reallocated to projects in northern New Mexico, Brown said. ... In response to questions from councilors about fire suppression and ...
February 26, 2019
Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn Planned For Mid-March
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com, www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF and Twitter @SantafeNF.
Scientists simulate forest and fire dynamics to understand area burn of futurewildfires
Science Daily
They hypothesized that prior wildfires and their influence on vegetation, ... of New Mexico, are examining more data via simulations of wildfires in the ...
NM still facing drought conditions although snow totals are above average
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The storm that passed through New Mexico dumped feet of snow in some areas, which provides moisture the desert needs.
California district stalls West drought plan over lake money
KXNet.com
California district stalls West drought plan over lake money .... governors in the river basin states - Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, ...
Bureau of Land Management lowers grazing fees to federal minimum for western ranchers
Albuquerque Journal
... hoped a reduction in federal fees could offset losses in the New Mexico ranching industry as the state struggles with long-term drought conditions.
Will there be enough water?
Powell Tribune
The point which would trigger the Drought Contingency Plans is said to be ... New Mexico bridges the upper basin and the lower basin areas of the ...
Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn Planned For Mid-March
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com, www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF and Twitter @SantafeNF.
Scientists simulate forest and fire dynamics to understand area burn of futurewildfires
Science Daily
They hypothesized that prior wildfires and their influence on vegetation, ... of New Mexico, are examining more data via simulations of wildfires in the ...
NM still facing drought conditions although snow totals are above average
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The storm that passed through New Mexico dumped feet of snow in some areas, which provides moisture the desert needs.
California district stalls West drought plan over lake money
KXNet.com
California district stalls West drought plan over lake money .... governors in the river basin states - Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, ...
Bureau of Land Management lowers grazing fees to federal minimum for western ranchers
Albuquerque Journal
... hoped a reduction in federal fees could offset losses in the New Mexico ranching industry as the state struggles with long-term drought conditions.
Will there be enough water?
Powell Tribune
The point which would trigger the Drought Contingency Plans is said to be ... New Mexico bridges the upper basin and the lower basin areas of the ...
February 23, 2019
What are the differences between EHD and CWD?
Newsbug.info
During periods of drought, the soft, muddy areas where the water has receded make ... It was also found in an isolated area of southern New Mexico.
UNM Grand Challenge leaders outline initiatives
Albuquerque Journal
Those are the ambitious goals that University of New Mexico researchers are ... up with solutions that will improve the lives of everyday New Mexicans. ... the Rio Grande nearly runs dry some years when the drought is really bad.
What are the differences between EHD and CWD?
Newsbug.info
During periods of drought, the soft, muddy areas where the water has receded make ... It was also found in an isolated area of southern New Mexico.
UNM Grand Challenge leaders outline initiatives
Albuquerque Journal
Those are the ambitious goals that University of New Mexico researchers are ... up with solutions that will improve the lives of everyday New Mexicans. ... the Rio Grande nearly runs dry some years when the drought is really bad.
February 21, 2019
Taos Had History and Mystique, but Few Skiers. Can a New Owner Change That?
New York Times
Taos locals and longtime visitors to the New Mexico ski resort had the ..... The trimming improves the forest's resiliency to fire, and in the process .
Lowland flooding affects Corn Belt while late-winter storms cross the country
High Plains Journal
Large sections of the Great Plains remain free of dryness and drought, ... In addition, New Mexico also continues to suffer from critically low reservoir ...
Rep. Stansbury Announces Critical Water Legislation
Los Alamos Daily Post
“This bill represents a major step forward in addressing drought and a more sustainable approach to water management in New Mexico,” Rep.
Study Shows Changes in Great Plains' Ogallala Aquifer
WeatherNation
... Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. ... Drought and stress on the soils led to the 1930s Dust Bowl.
Storm disrupts city, sends 'snownado' to CubaAlbuquerque Journal
Parts of the drought-stricken Four Corners region reported as much as 8 inches of snow overnight Monday, and some New Mexico ski areas reported ...
Lawmakers want to create water resource council
KRQE News 13
It comes as New Mexico continues to whether the long-term effects of drought. However, the legislation still notes the state would need to develop a ...
Salton Sea Money Demand Clogs Up Colorado River Drought Plans
Bloomberg Environment
The Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming signed their drought contingency plans in December. In the Lower Basin, only ..Critical fire danger for Desert SW Thursday
KoamNewsNow.com (press release) (blog)
The resulting downslope flow will lead to dry conditons across much of southern and eastern New Mexicoand western Texas. The critical area of fire ...
Taos Had History and Mystique, but Few Skiers. Can a New Owner Change That?
New York Times
Taos locals and longtime visitors to the New Mexico ski resort had the ..... The trimming improves the forest's resiliency to fire, and in the process .
Lowland flooding affects Corn Belt while late-winter storms cross the country
High Plains Journal
Large sections of the Great Plains remain free of dryness and drought, ... In addition, New Mexico also continues to suffer from critically low reservoir ...
Rep. Stansbury Announces Critical Water Legislation
Los Alamos Daily Post
“This bill represents a major step forward in addressing drought and a more sustainable approach to water management in New Mexico,” Rep.
Study Shows Changes in Great Plains' Ogallala Aquifer
WeatherNation
... Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. ... Drought and stress on the soils led to the 1930s Dust Bowl.
Storm disrupts city, sends 'snownado' to CubaAlbuquerque Journal
Parts of the drought-stricken Four Corners region reported as much as 8 inches of snow overnight Monday, and some New Mexico ski areas reported ...
Lawmakers want to create water resource council
KRQE News 13
It comes as New Mexico continues to whether the long-term effects of drought. However, the legislation still notes the state would need to develop a ...
Salton Sea Money Demand Clogs Up Colorado River Drought Plans
Bloomberg Environment
The Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming signed their drought contingency plans in December. In the Lower Basin, only ..Critical fire danger for Desert SW Thursday
KoamNewsNow.com (press release) (blog)
The resulting downslope flow will lead to dry conditons across much of southern and eastern New Mexicoand western Texas. The critical area of fire ...
February 19, 2019
Why Restoring Watersheds Is a New Priority in a Warming World
Yale Environment 360
Long before an aspen tree fell on a power line in New Mexico's Jemez Mountains in June 2011, triggering the biggest wildfire in the state's history, fire ...
Officials: Winter storms help, but drought not over yet
Farmington Daily Times
The wind at the Center Point Fire Station 2 at the intersection of N.M. highway 173 and 575 east of Aztec was gusting strongly and roads were ...
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
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Elephant Butte Reservoir could be left with less than 5 percent of its capacity at the end of the irrigation season. from Drought will mean tough ...
Why Restoring Watersheds Is a New Priority in a Warming World
Yale Environment 360
Long before an aspen tree fell on a power line in New Mexico's Jemez Mountains in June 2011, triggering the biggest wildfire in the state's history, fire ...
Officials: Winter storms help, but drought not over yet
Farmington Daily Times
The wind at the Center Point Fire Station 2 at the intersection of N.M. highway 173 and 575 east of Aztec was gusting strongly and roads were ...
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
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Elephant Butte Reservoir could be left with less than 5 percent of its capacity at the end of the irrigation season. from Drought will mean tough ...
February 15, 2019
Experts: Southwest could see drought relief
Santa Fe New Mexican
Federal data show the Salt River system in Arizona is at about 50 percent capacity, while the largest reservoir in New Mexico has dipped into the ...
As Western water managers turn to cloud seeding, Nevada's program faces funding uncertainty in ...The Nevada Independent
... the Colorado River — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, ... But he said that it is a way to blunt the drought by creating new water ...
'Where are the snows of yesteryear?'
The River Reporter
... Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, and a Lower Basin made up of Arizona, ... in 2000 when the system entered a “new normal” of prolonged drought.
Experts: Southwest could see drought relief
Santa Fe New Mexican
Federal data show the Salt River system in Arizona is at about 50 percent capacity, while the largest reservoir in New Mexico has dipped into the ...
As Western water managers turn to cloud seeding, Nevada's program faces funding uncertainty in ...The Nevada Independent
... the Colorado River — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, ... But he said that it is a way to blunt the drought by creating new water ...
'Where are the snows of yesteryear?'
The River Reporter
... Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, and a Lower Basin made up of Arizona, ... in 2000 when the system entered a “new normal” of prolonged drought.
February 13, 2019
Satellites reveal a new view of Earth's water from space
The Conversation US
In 1889, near the remote border town of Embudo, New Mexico, John Wesley Powell, the famous explorer of the Grand .... Together, these observations can help better predict drought, track floods and inform the world about how ...
Drought, what drought? The Colorado River Basin dance
GreenBiz
(Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico have been designated as ... Arizona lawmakers did pass legislation supporting the drought plan, and Gov ...
Conditions better, but not great, for streamflow and snowpack
Ruidoso News
““January brought with it a mixed bag of conditions across New Mexico. ... as has begun a slow march out from under long-term drought conditions."”.
Satellites reveal a new view of Earth's water from space
The Conversation US
In 1889, near the remote border town of Embudo, New Mexico, John Wesley Powell, the famous explorer of the Grand .... Together, these observations can help better predict drought, track floods and inform the world about how ...
Drought, what drought? The Colorado River Basin dance
GreenBiz
(Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico have been designated as ... Arizona lawmakers did pass legislation supporting the drought plan, and Gov ...
Conditions better, but not great, for streamflow and snowpack
Ruidoso News
““January brought with it a mixed bag of conditions across New Mexico. ... as has begun a slow march out from under long-term drought conditions."”.
February 12, 2019
Snow forecast "iffy" for Ruidoso area
Ruidoso News
“Southern New Mexico gets more of its precipitation in a water year from rain ... Parts of New Mexico were hard hit by drought in 2017 and 2018.
Wind farms coming to southeast NM, Texas; Xcel supports governor's green energy agenda
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Wind farms coming to southeast NM, Texas; Xcel supports governor's green energy agenda ..... as many industries such as agriculture can be drastically impacted by fluctuating temperatures and weather patterns such as drought.
More rounds of windy conditions on the way
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hang on to your hats — two more rounds of ... we could see some critical fireweather conditions that develop along the ...
Snow forecast "iffy" for Ruidoso area
Ruidoso News
“Southern New Mexico gets more of its precipitation in a water year from rain ... Parts of New Mexico were hard hit by drought in 2017 and 2018.
Wind farms coming to southeast NM, Texas; Xcel supports governor's green energy agenda
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Wind farms coming to southeast NM, Texas; Xcel supports governor's green energy agenda ..... as many industries such as agriculture can be drastically impacted by fluctuating temperatures and weather patterns such as drought.
More rounds of windy conditions on the way
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hang on to your hats — two more rounds of ... we could see some critical fireweather conditions that develop along the ...
February 11, 2019
Increasing Fire Weather Risk Monday from Southeast New Mexico to West Texas
WeatherNation
Strong winds and low humidity will lead to an increasing fire weather risk for parts of New Mexico and Texas. Here is the very latest.
Two Colorado hailstorms were among nation's billion-dollar disasters in 2018
Colorado Springs Gazette
The hurricanes and fires combined accounted for $73 billion of the $91 ... Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, and cost $3 ...
Increasing Fire Weather Risk Monday from Southeast New Mexico to West Texas
WeatherNation
Strong winds and low humidity will lead to an increasing fire weather risk for parts of New Mexico and Texas. Here is the very latest.
Two Colorado hailstorms were among nation's billion-dollar disasters in 2018
Colorado Springs Gazette
The hurricanes and fires combined accounted for $73 billion of the $91 ... Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, and cost $3 ...
February 10, 2019
States working past deadline on Colorado River conservation plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico farmers rely on it to sustain alfalfa, corn, beans and numerous ... But the massive waterway is experiencing its worst drought on record.
States working past deadline on Colorado River conservation plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico farmers rely on it to sustain alfalfa, corn, beans and numerous ... But the massive waterway is experiencing its worst drought on record.
February 9, 2019
New Mexicans Use Rain Gauges to Help Scientists Map Precipitation Levels
KRWG
Lindemann, a retired New Mexico State University professor, is part of a ... He said many researchers use CoCoRaHS to understand drought and ...
Favorable trend minimizes drought risk
La Junta Tribune Democrat
Favorable trend minimizes drought risk .... videotape to say drought pressure in the region should remain at bay well into the new year. ... warm waters off the coast of Mexico will favor an active monsoon season in the Southwest, ...
Despite signs of interstate cooperation, the decline of Lake Mead isn't near being solved
Los Angeles Times
(Besides California and Arizona, the states are Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.) To secure the agreement clearing the way for ...
Bureau of Reclamation officials explain drought measures in Lower Colorado River Basin
Aspen Times
In December, the Upper Colorado River Commission, in a vote of its representatives from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, approved the ...
New Mexicans Use Rain Gauges to Help Scientists Map Precipitation Levels
KRWG
Lindemann, a retired New Mexico State University professor, is part of a ... He said many researchers use CoCoRaHS to understand drought and ...
Favorable trend minimizes drought risk
La Junta Tribune Democrat
Favorable trend minimizes drought risk .... videotape to say drought pressure in the region should remain at bay well into the new year. ... warm waters off the coast of Mexico will favor an active monsoon season in the Southwest, ...
Despite signs of interstate cooperation, the decline of Lake Mead isn't near being solved
Los Angeles Times
(Besides California and Arizona, the states are Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.) To secure the agreement clearing the way for ...
Bureau of Reclamation officials explain drought measures in Lower Colorado River Basin
Aspen Times
In December, the Upper Colorado River Commission, in a vote of its representatives from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, approved the ...
February 7, 2019
Next five years to be 'hottest EVER' with soaring temperatures bringing droughts, floods and ...
The Sun
And according to NOAA, large parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Oregon experienced drought throughout the vast majority of the year ...
Colorado Saw 3 Weather Disasters That Cost A Billion Dollars Or More in 2018
KUNC
The most intense drought effects reached from southwestern Colorado into northern New Mexico, southern Utah and northern Arizona. Last year, the ...
Feds publish notice to solicit comment on Colorado River
Santa Fe New Mexican
... they'll get the work needed done. The river serves 40 million people in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Lawmakers seek safe passage on highways for wildlife, drivers
New Mexico In Depth
Expanding cities and other infrastructure, plus drought and other stressors on ... Nearly half of New Mexicoresidents believe fish and wildlife habitat loss is an ... Only 9 percent of New Mexico residents said they opposed the idea.
New findings: Climate change led to extremely wet, warm year
Toledo Blade
New findings: Climate change led to extremely wet, warm year ... At the same time, the massive drought that has lingered for years in the Southwest — especially in southern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico ...
Western voters care more about climate than 'energy dominance'
High Country News
... Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming on issues of climate, energy and public lands. This year, a majority of the approximately 400 respondents ...
Federal Register notice on DCP draws ire from IID
Imperial Valley Press
“The four Upper Basin states (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico) approved ... water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead in the face ongoing drought. The worst-case scenario for Arizona, California, Nevada and Mexico ...
In Era of Drought, Phoenix Prepares for a Future Without Colorado River Water
Yale Environment 360
One of the most ambitious efforts is a new $1.35 billion, 24-foot-wide tunnel — the so-called Third Straw — that Las .... even as population rises,” said John Fleck, director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program.
Next five years to be 'hottest EVER' with soaring temperatures bringing droughts, floods and ...
The Sun
And according to NOAA, large parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Oregon experienced drought throughout the vast majority of the year ...
Colorado Saw 3 Weather Disasters That Cost A Billion Dollars Or More in 2018
KUNC
The most intense drought effects reached from southwestern Colorado into northern New Mexico, southern Utah and northern Arizona. Last year, the ...
Feds publish notice to solicit comment on Colorado River
Santa Fe New Mexican
... they'll get the work needed done. The river serves 40 million people in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Lawmakers seek safe passage on highways for wildlife, drivers
New Mexico In Depth
Expanding cities and other infrastructure, plus drought and other stressors on ... Nearly half of New Mexicoresidents believe fish and wildlife habitat loss is an ... Only 9 percent of New Mexico residents said they opposed the idea.
New findings: Climate change led to extremely wet, warm year
Toledo Blade
New findings: Climate change led to extremely wet, warm year ... At the same time, the massive drought that has lingered for years in the Southwest — especially in southern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico ...
Western voters care more about climate than 'energy dominance'
High Country News
... Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming on issues of climate, energy and public lands. This year, a majority of the approximately 400 respondents ...
Federal Register notice on DCP draws ire from IID
Imperial Valley Press
“The four Upper Basin states (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico) approved ... water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead in the face ongoing drought. The worst-case scenario for Arizona, California, Nevada and Mexico ...
In Era of Drought, Phoenix Prepares for a Future Without Colorado River Water
Yale Environment 360
One of the most ambitious efforts is a new $1.35 billion, 24-foot-wide tunnel — the so-called Third Straw — that Las .... even as population rises,” said John Fleck, director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program.
February 6, 2019
America Had a Wet, Hot 2018
Gizmodo
Most of Utah and Arizona, along with large portions of Colorado and New Mexico, experienced droughtconditions all year, continuing what Ardnt ...
NOAA: The contiguous US average annual temperature was 53.5°F, 1.5°F above the 20th century ...
YubaNet
Large parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Oregon experienced drought throughout the vast majority of the year. Smaller parts of ...
America Had a Wet, Hot 2018
Gizmodo
Most of Utah and Arizona, along with large portions of Colorado and New Mexico, experienced droughtconditions all year, continuing what Ardnt ...
NOAA: The contiguous US average annual temperature was 53.5°F, 1.5°F above the 20th century ...
YubaNet
Large parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Oregon experienced drought throughout the vast majority of the year. Smaller parts of ...
February 4, 2019
A Chance For New Mexico To Lead On Climate Policy
KRWG
The impacts of climate change pose dramatic challenges for New Mexico, including fires, flooding, drought, health impacts, and dramatic shifts in our ...
We must take care of the Colorado River for economic prosperity, life
Arizona Capitol Times
... Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) — an agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada in the Lower Basin, and Utah, Colorado, New Mexico ...
A Chance For New Mexico To Lead On Climate Policy
KRWG
The impacts of climate change pose dramatic challenges for New Mexico, including fires, flooding, drought, health impacts, and dramatic shifts in our ...
We must take care of the Colorado River for economic prosperity, life
Arizona Capitol Times
... Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) — an agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada in the Lower Basin, and Utah, Colorado, New Mexico ...
February 2, 2019
It's Not Just a Drought: Expect 'Aridification' to Become the New Normal
Environmental Leader
Some parts of the US such as parts of the Four Corners area – New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah – are already experiencing the effects of ...
New water year off to an 'excellent' beginning
taosnews
Last winter, with spotty snow across the mountains of New Mexico, the snowpack ... The drop comes from the drought that crept over New Mexico from ...
US says 2 states must finish Colorado River drought plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming make up the river's upper basin and have approved the droughtcontingency plans, as has Nevada.
It's Not Just a Drought: Expect 'Aridification' to Become the New Normal
Environmental Leader
Some parts of the US such as parts of the Four Corners area – New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah – are already experiencing the effects of ...
New water year off to an 'excellent' beginning
taosnews
Last winter, with spotty snow across the mountains of New Mexico, the snowpack ... The drop comes from the drought that crept over New Mexico from ...
US says 2 states must finish Colorado River drought plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming make up the river's upper basin and have approved the droughtcontingency plans, as has Nevada.
February 1, 2019
Producer drought management to be focus of Feb. 19 program in El Paso
AgriLife Today
EL PASO – An educational program called “Managing Under Drought: Water ... Agricultural Research Service Climate Hub, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Arizona joins Colorado River drought plan
Casper Star-Tribune Online
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation expects full agreement on a drought ... in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.
Bureau of Reclamation to discuss drought plan going forward
Sacramento Bee
Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming spent years crafting plans that recognize a shrinking supply of river water.
Bill Seeks $50M For Renewable Energy, US Moves Ahead With Oil Leases Near Sacred Park
KUNM
New Mexico Considers Greater Investments In Solar, Wind – Associated Press. New Mexico lawmakers would channel a small portion of state ...
Producer drought management to be focus of Feb. 19 program in El Paso
AgriLife Today
EL PASO – An educational program called “Managing Under Drought: Water ... Agricultural Research Service Climate Hub, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Arizona joins Colorado River drought plan
Casper Star-Tribune Online
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation expects full agreement on a drought ... in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.
Bureau of Reclamation to discuss drought plan going forward
Sacramento Bee
Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming spent years crafting plans that recognize a shrinking supply of river water.
Bill Seeks $50M For Renewable Energy, US Moves Ahead With Oil Leases Near Sacred Park
KUNM
New Mexico Considers Greater Investments In Solar, Wind – Associated Press. New Mexico lawmakers would channel a small portion of state ...
January 31, 2019
US Moves Ahead With Oil Leases Near Sacred Park, NM Legislature Sends Spurned Bill To New ...
KUNM
The Legislature sent a string of bills to New Mexico's Democratic governor for consideration Wednesday that had been vetoed by her Republican ... Arizona Lawmakers To Debate Drought Plan Ahead Of Deadline - Associated Press.
Navajo shepherds cling to centuries-old tradition in a land where it refuses to rain
Los Angeles Times
A brutal drought gripping the Southwest is hitting New Mexico and the ... National Drought Mitigation Center, nearly all of New Mexico is in severe or ...
Senate Panel Advances Bill Overhauling Water Commission
U.S. News & World Report
... commission charged with protecting, conserving and developing water resources across drought-stricken New Mexico has passed its first legislative ...
Bernalillo County judge denies water proposal for Sandia Mountain development
Santa Fe New Mexican
... noted that University of New Mexico professor and climate science David Gutzler had testified that the state will face increasingly extreme drought as ...
US Moves Ahead With Oil Leases Near Sacred Park, NM Legislature Sends Spurned Bill To New ...
KUNM
The Legislature sent a string of bills to New Mexico's Democratic governor for consideration Wednesday that had been vetoed by her Republican ... Arizona Lawmakers To Debate Drought Plan Ahead Of Deadline - Associated Press.
Navajo shepherds cling to centuries-old tradition in a land where it refuses to rain
Los Angeles Times
A brutal drought gripping the Southwest is hitting New Mexico and the ... National Drought Mitigation Center, nearly all of New Mexico is in severe or ...
Senate Panel Advances Bill Overhauling Water Commission
U.S. News & World Report
... commission charged with protecting, conserving and developing water resources across drought-stricken New Mexico has passed its first legislative ...
Bernalillo County judge denies water proposal for Sandia Mountain development
Santa Fe New Mexican
... noted that University of New Mexico professor and climate science David Gutzler had testified that the state will face increasingly extreme drought as ...
January 30, 2019
NM's wildlife must be able to move
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — The United States has one of the most extensive systems ... In New Mexico, deer, elk, pronghorn and bear account for 75 percent of the ... projections of anticipated effects that drought and other stressors will have ...
State faces Thursday deadline to approve Colorado River drought plan
Mohave Valley News
The deadline requires only that the states sign off on the drought plan for the ... Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico had their plans done in ...
Governor Lujan Grisham's climate change order draws ire of oil and gas industry
Carlsbad Current-Argus
The task force was comprised of Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico .... prolonged droughts are becoming the new climate reality in New Mexico.
NM's wildlife must be able to move
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — The United States has one of the most extensive systems ... In New Mexico, deer, elk, pronghorn and bear account for 75 percent of the ... projections of anticipated effects that drought and other stressors will have ...
State faces Thursday deadline to approve Colorado River drought plan
Mohave Valley News
The deadline requires only that the states sign off on the drought plan for the ... Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico had their plans done in ...
Governor Lujan Grisham's climate change order draws ire of oil and gas industry
Carlsbad Current-Argus
The task force was comprised of Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico .... prolonged droughts are becoming the new climate reality in New Mexico.
January 27, 2019
Green Valley Gardeners: Versatile candlesticks for desert landscapes
Green Valley News
... New Mexico, west Texas, and into central Mexico. This succulent is low-growing at 2 to 3 feet high, tough, heat resistant, and extremely drought ...
CSU Extension adds newsletter, social media
The Journal
“Follow our website and new social media accounts for timely updates on these ... theme is ranching profitability and herd health, including in times of drought. ... Speakers include New Mexico State University veterinarian Dr. John ...
The Colorado River equation, the drought plan and why things have stopped adding up
The Nevada Independent
The Colorado River equation, the drought plan and why things have ... Above Lees Ferry are the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah ...
Is wet winter enough to make up for recent drought conditions?
Santa Fe New Mexican
Hydrologists say Northern New Mexico is seeing an “outstanding” winter season ... low and heightened fears that the state would see one of its most severe fire ... “One thing I've learned with water, at least in New Mexico, is that there ...
Green Valley Gardeners: Versatile candlesticks for desert landscapes
Green Valley News
... New Mexico, west Texas, and into central Mexico. This succulent is low-growing at 2 to 3 feet high, tough, heat resistant, and extremely drought ...
CSU Extension adds newsletter, social media
The Journal
“Follow our website and new social media accounts for timely updates on these ... theme is ranching profitability and herd health, including in times of drought. ... Speakers include New Mexico State University veterinarian Dr. John ...
The Colorado River equation, the drought plan and why things have stopped adding up
The Nevada Independent
The Colorado River equation, the drought plan and why things have ... Above Lees Ferry are the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah ...
Is wet winter enough to make up for recent drought conditions?
Santa Fe New Mexican
Hydrologists say Northern New Mexico is seeing an “outstanding” winter season ... low and heightened fears that the state would see one of its most severe fire ... “One thing I've learned with water, at least in New Mexico, is that there ...
January 25, 2019
UNM professors work to save New Mexico's waterUNM Daily Lobo
In a recent University of New Mexico community outreach project, “New ... particularly given current droughtconditions affecting the Rio Grande and ...
Controlled burns could help reduce severe wildfires
Yale Climate Connections
That's Matthew Hurteau of the University of New Mexico. He says over the past century, aggressive firesuppression has led to forests dense with trees ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 22, 2019, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
The coldest areas were in northern New York and into Maine. ... Idaho, and eastern New Mexico, with departures of 6-8 degrees above normal.
Deadline looming for Arizona to sign Drought Contingency Plan
ABC15 Arizona
Deadline looming for Arizona to sign Drought Contingency Plan ... In this case, those states are Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, ...
UNM professors work to save New Mexico's waterUNM Daily Lobo
In a recent University of New Mexico community outreach project, “New ... particularly given current droughtconditions affecting the Rio Grande and ...
Controlled burns could help reduce severe wildfires
Yale Climate Connections
That's Matthew Hurteau of the University of New Mexico. He says over the past century, aggressive firesuppression has led to forests dense with trees ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 22, 2019, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
The coldest areas were in northern New York and into Maine. ... Idaho, and eastern New Mexico, with departures of 6-8 degrees above normal.
Deadline looming for Arizona to sign Drought Contingency Plan
ABC15 Arizona
Deadline looming for Arizona to sign Drought Contingency Plan ... In this case, those states are Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, ...
January 22, 2019
Drought hangover: 'OK' snowpack in Colorado won't be enough to replenish reservoirsPayson Roundup
Drought hangover: 'OK' snowpack in Colorado won't be enough to ... Snowpack in the entire Upper Basin – Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and ...
Will the government shutdown make it difficult to suppress wildfires?
Wildfire Today (blog)
Historically the spring wildfire season in New Mexico and Colorado begins in ... in drought status ranging from Abnormally Dry to Exceptional Drought.
On the Water-Starved Colorado River, Drought Is the New Normal
Yale Environment 360
The upper basin states — Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico — agreed not to take more than a total of 7.5 million acre-feet and to allow the ...
Village officials confirm fire burning northeast of Ruidoso
KRQE News 13
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) - A spokesperson for the village of Ruidoso confirms a fire is burning in the Homestead Acres area, which is near the lower ...
Drought hangover: 'OK' snowpack in Colorado won't be enough to replenish reservoirsPayson Roundup
Drought hangover: 'OK' snowpack in Colorado won't be enough to ... Snowpack in the entire Upper Basin – Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and ...
Will the government shutdown make it difficult to suppress wildfires?
Wildfire Today (blog)
Historically the spring wildfire season in New Mexico and Colorado begins in ... in drought status ranging from Abnormally Dry to Exceptional Drought.
On the Water-Starved Colorado River, Drought Is the New Normal
Yale Environment 360
The upper basin states — Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico — agreed not to take more than a total of 7.5 million acre-feet and to allow the ...
Village officials confirm fire burning northeast of Ruidoso
KRQE News 13
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) - A spokesperson for the village of Ruidoso confirms a fire is burning in the Homestead Acres area, which is near the lower ...
January 19, 2019
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
Credit Repair in Orange County, California - WordPress.com
Elephant Butte Reservoir could be left with less than 5 percent of its capacity at the end of the irrigation season. from Drought will mean tough ...
US shutdown stalls training, other prep for wildfire season
WCJB
US shutdown stalls training, other prep for wildfire season ... A dozen senators from Oregon, California, New Mexico, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, ...
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
Credit Repair in Orange County, California - WordPress.com
Elephant Butte Reservoir could be left with less than 5 percent of its capacity at the end of the irrigation season. from Drought will mean tough ...
US shutdown stalls training, other prep for wildfire season
WCJB
US shutdown stalls training, other prep for wildfire season ... A dozen senators from Oregon, California, New Mexico, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, ...
January 16, 2019
Why We Can't Log Our Way Out of Wildfires
Backpacker
“Most of what burned wasn't forest,” says Matthew Hurteau, a professor at the University of New Mexico who studies forests, fires and climate ...
Why We Can't Log Our Way Out of Wildfires
Backpacker
“Most of what burned wasn't forest,” says Matthew Hurteau, a professor at the University of New Mexico who studies forests, fires and climate ...
January 13, 2019
Albuquerque drought 2018
gmont.si
(AP) — New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N. The weekly New Mexico Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows improvements in New Mexico, mainly ...
After a year of water challenges, will this be the year for a solution?
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
With drought, you can expect that better days lie ahead. ... conserved water from the upper basin states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
A vision for New Mexico's water
Santa Fe New Mexican
After enduring a year of historic drought, New Mexico started 2019 with much-needed snow. Many are vigilantly watching mountain snowpack with ...
Albuquerque drought 2018
gmont.si
(AP) — New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N. The weekly New Mexico Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows improvements in New Mexico, mainly ...
After a year of water challenges, will this be the year for a solution?
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
With drought, you can expect that better days lie ahead. ... conserved water from the upper basin states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
A vision for New Mexico's water
Santa Fe New Mexican
After enduring a year of historic drought, New Mexico started 2019 with much-needed snow. Many are vigilantly watching mountain snowpack with ...
January 11, 2019
Proposal calls for revamping water commission
Las Vegas Optic
... making appointments to a powerful commission charged with protecting, conserving and developing water resources across New Mexico would be ...
We've been waiting for El Niño, but all we've got is El Limbo
Discover Magazine (blog)
That's because the Four Corners region, where Arizona, New Mexico, ... and Utah all come together, is suffering from a horrible, persistent drought.
NM Environment Review: Kicking off 2019 with snow, a shutdown & plenty of news
New Mexico Political Report
There's a ton happening around New Mexico, not to mention excitement ... But this week's “Weekly Climate, Water and Drought Assessment for the ...
Arizona lawmakers under pressure to approve seven-state Colorado Riverdrought plan before ...
The Colorado Sun
The plans for each of the states — California, Arizona and Nevada in the Lower Basin, and Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming in the Upper ...
Proposal calls for revamping water commission
Las Vegas Optic
... making appointments to a powerful commission charged with protecting, conserving and developing water resources across New Mexico would be ...
We've been waiting for El Niño, but all we've got is El Limbo
Discover Magazine (blog)
That's because the Four Corners region, where Arizona, New Mexico, ... and Utah all come together, is suffering from a horrible, persistent drought.
NM Environment Review: Kicking off 2019 with snow, a shutdown & plenty of news
New Mexico Political Report
There's a ton happening around New Mexico, not to mention excitement ... But this week's “Weekly Climate, Water and Drought Assessment for the ...
Arizona lawmakers under pressure to approve seven-state Colorado Riverdrought plan before ...
The Colorado Sun
The plans for each of the states — California, Arizona and Nevada in the Lower Basin, and Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming in the Upper ...
January 10, 2019
Reducing baaaa-d fire danger
Albuquerque Journal
Since then, the herd has been hired to work lands primarily in northern New Mexico around Santa Fe. They are primarily used to reduce fire danger ...
Dry weather follows widespread snowfall in northern and central High Plains
High Plains Journal
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for Jan. ... 7) is at or slightly below normal across Arizona and New Mexico basin-wide for the water year.
Vacant state engineer job critical for water oversight
Santa Fe New Mexican
... in state government, including the job of overseeing New Mexico's water. ... step in amid an ongoing drought that has raised questions about the future of the ... from the State Engineer and adherence to New Mexico State Statutes.
Reducing baaaa-d fire danger
Albuquerque Journal
Since then, the herd has been hired to work lands primarily in northern New Mexico around Santa Fe. They are primarily used to reduce fire danger ...
Dry weather follows widespread snowfall in northern and central High Plains
High Plains Journal
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for Jan. ... 7) is at or slightly below normal across Arizona and New Mexico basin-wide for the water year.
Vacant state engineer job critical for water oversight
Santa Fe New Mexican
... in state government, including the job of overseeing New Mexico's water. ... step in amid an ongoing drought that has raised questions about the future of the ... from the State Engineer and adherence to New Mexico State Statutes.
January 9, 2019
Proposal calls for revamping key New Mexico water commission
Albuquerque Journal
Proposal calls for revamping key New Mexico water commission ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexicolawmakers are expected to consider legislation ... as a new governor takes office amid a persistent droughtand a high-stakes ...
Wakimoto tells supervisors drought plans not yet signed
Mohave Valley News
The CRWUA includes representatives from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and the federal government.
Proposal calls for revamping key New Mexico water commission
Albuquerque Journal
Proposal calls for revamping key New Mexico water commission ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexicolawmakers are expected to consider legislation ... as a new governor takes office amid a persistent droughtand a high-stakes ...
Wakimoto tells supervisors drought plans not yet signed
Mohave Valley News
The CRWUA includes representatives from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and the federal government.
January 8, 2019
Storms bring moisture, but more precipitation is needed
Farmington Daily Times
Chavez said the area remains in exceptional drought. ... The San Juan River Basin in Colorado and New Mexico has about 69 percent of its median ...
Do you hear what I hear?
Frederick News Post
Did you hear that New Mexico is in its 16th year of drought? New research shows that the crackling of wildfires that we hear and the orange flames we ...
Storms bring moisture, but more precipitation is needed
Farmington Daily Times
Chavez said the area remains in exceptional drought. ... The San Juan River Basin in Colorado and New Mexico has about 69 percent of its median ...
Do you hear what I hear?
Frederick News Post
Did you hear that New Mexico is in its 16th year of drought? New research shows that the crackling of wildfires that we hear and the orange flames we ...
January 6, 2019
After wildfire changes the landscape, Arizona bighorn sheep return to historical home
AZCentral.com
After wildfire changes the landscape, Arizona bighorn sheep return to ... from Eagle Creek near the border of New Mexico to their current location.
After wildfire changes the landscape, Arizona bighorn sheep return to historical home
AZCentral.com
After wildfire changes the landscape, Arizona bighorn sheep return to ... from Eagle Creek near the border of New Mexico to their current location.
January 5, 2019
New Mexico remains in drought despite recent storms
KOB
"We have very widespread drought across a lot of north-central to northwestern New Mexico and unfortunately this most recent snowfall probably isn't ...
I Live Where Temperatures Were Most Above Normal Last Year; Here's What It Was LikeForbes
... the warmth and drought were preceded by a nearly snow-less winter that took a toll on the tourism-based economy of northern New Mexico, which ...
2019 Will Be a Big Year for Water
EcoWatch
... of climate change, which is bringing both severe droughts and floods and exacerbating water-supply problems. ... In Nevada 85 percent of streams would lose protections, as would more than half in New Mexico and Arizona.
Residents recover from storm
Los Alamos Monitor
He said the N.M. 4 route that leads directly into Los Alamos is still ... snow will add to the snowpack and eventually alleviate New Mexico's drought.
New Mexico ranchers say battle over water rights jeopardizes their livelihood
PBS NewsHour
But amidst New Mexico's harsh cyclical drought, water rights are critical for ranchers like the Gosses. And they say they will continue to fight against an ...
New Mexico remains in drought despite recent storms
KOB
"We have very widespread drought across a lot of north-central to northwestern New Mexico and unfortunately this most recent snowfall probably isn't ...
I Live Where Temperatures Were Most Above Normal Last Year; Here's What It Was LikeForbes
... the warmth and drought were preceded by a nearly snow-less winter that took a toll on the tourism-based economy of northern New Mexico, which ...
2019 Will Be a Big Year for Water
EcoWatch
... of climate change, which is bringing both severe droughts and floods and exacerbating water-supply problems. ... In Nevada 85 percent of streams would lose protections, as would more than half in New Mexico and Arizona.
Residents recover from storm
Los Alamos Monitor
He said the N.M. 4 route that leads directly into Los Alamos is still ... snow will add to the snowpack and eventually alleviate New Mexico's drought.
New Mexico ranchers say battle over water rights jeopardizes their livelihood
PBS NewsHour
But amidst New Mexico's harsh cyclical drought, water rights are critical for ranchers like the Gosses. And they say they will continue to fight against an ...
January 3, 2019
Snow drought throughout Colorado causing landscaping concerns
Colorado Springs Independent
"Drought is embedded and holding in the Four Corners, mostly over New Mexico and Colorado," said Royce Fontenot, senior service hydrologist with ...
With deadline looming, can Arizona Legislature agree to complex drought plan?
Payson Roundup
And that's what Arizona's internal Drought Contingency Plan needs ... Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Wyoming have approved plans; ...
Our freshwater emergency is worse than you think
NationofChange
In New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande have gone dry. The Colorado River Basin has been in an extended drought. The Ogallala Aquifer that ...
We Are Rivers Podcast: Colorado River Compact Call Part 1 – What Could A Call Mean
American Rivers (blog)
At CRUWA, the Upper Basin States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming agreed to move forward toward the completion of a Drought ...
New Land Commissioner Makes First Appointments, Snow Blankets Much OfNew Mexico
KUNM
New Mexico Land Boss Makes First Appointments – Associated Press ... The northern New Mexicocommunity of Angel Fire could see an overnight ...
Snow drought throughout Colorado causing landscaping concerns
Colorado Springs Independent
"Drought is embedded and holding in the Four Corners, mostly over New Mexico and Colorado," said Royce Fontenot, senior service hydrologist with ...
With deadline looming, can Arizona Legislature agree to complex drought plan?
Payson Roundup
And that's what Arizona's internal Drought Contingency Plan needs ... Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Wyoming have approved plans; ...
Our freshwater emergency is worse than you think
NationofChange
In New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande have gone dry. The Colorado River Basin has been in an extended drought. The Ogallala Aquifer that ...
We Are Rivers Podcast: Colorado River Compact Call Part 1 – What Could A Call Mean
American Rivers (blog)
At CRUWA, the Upper Basin States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming agreed to move forward toward the completion of a Drought ...
New Land Commissioner Makes First Appointments, Snow Blankets Much OfNew Mexico
KUNM
New Mexico Land Boss Makes First Appointments – Associated Press ... The northern New Mexicocommunity of Angel Fire could see an overnight ...
January 2, 2019
Dry southwestern Colorado starts new year with snow, including 34 inches at Wolf Creek
The Denver Channel
The Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet has been listed in the most extreme drought category since early last ...
Dry southwestern Colorado starts new year with snow, including 34 inches at Wolf Creek
The Denver Channel
The Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet has been listed in the most extreme drought category since early last ...
January 1, 2019
High Plains No-Till Conference to highlight profitability, new ideas, current ag issues
Fence Post
... in the field, and Rajan Ghimire will discuss a New Mexico study focused on the effects ... Furthermore, the 2018 farm bill, off-target movement of dicamba, wheat stem sawfly, and drought management will be discussed to address ...
Dying in droves
Payson Roundup
Rising temperatures and drought have led to a vast plague of tree deaths ... New Mexico suffered a similar number of tree deaths, the largest mass ..
High Plains No-Till Conference to highlight profitability, new ideas, current ag issues
Fence Post
... in the field, and Rajan Ghimire will discuss a New Mexico study focused on the effects ... Furthermore, the 2018 farm bill, off-target movement of dicamba, wheat stem sawfly, and drought management will be discussed to address ...
Dying in droves
Payson Roundup
Rising temperatures and drought have led to a vast plague of tree deaths ... New Mexico suffered a similar number of tree deaths, the largest mass ..
December 30, 2018
Second storm drops more snow on area ski resorts
taosnews
... is expected in northern and western New Mexico, including Taos County. Blowing ... A trained weather spotter in Angel Fire reported 14 inches.
New mexico water history
residencialeldorado.com
The state's drought map shows no areas of drought or extreme dryness, courtesy of a cool, wet monsoon Welcome to New Mexico's Interactive Plant ...
Second storm drops more snow on area ski resorts
taosnews
... is expected in northern and western New Mexico, including Taos County. Blowing ... A trained weather spotter in Angel Fire reported 14 inches.
New mexico water history
residencialeldorado.com
The state's drought map shows no areas of drought or extreme dryness, courtesy of a cool, wet monsoon Welcome to New Mexico's Interactive Plant ...
December 29, 2018
Fontenelle Dam study is complete
Wyoming Business Report
The compact defined the relationship between the upper basin states of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexicoand Utah, where most of the water supply ...
Snowpack good start in fight to end drought
KOAT Albuquerque
With parts of New Mexico facing the worst drought conditions in the country, the recent snow has been a welcomed sight. Snowpack is better than rain ...Climate Change Refugees Share Stories of
Escaping Wildfires, Floods, and Droughts
The Intercept
They're all refugees from the Camp wildfire, which leveled Paradise, ... Four days after the fire, most of the lots had offers from people seeking new .... He decided the only thing to do was to turn himself in to Mexicanauthorities and ...
Fontenelle Dam study is complete
Wyoming Business Report
The compact defined the relationship between the upper basin states of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexicoand Utah, where most of the water supply ...
Snowpack good start in fight to end drought
KOAT Albuquerque
With parts of New Mexico facing the worst drought conditions in the country, the recent snow has been a welcomed sight. Snowpack is better than rain ...Climate Change Refugees Share Stories of
Escaping Wildfires, Floods, and Droughts
The Intercept
They're all refugees from the Camp wildfire, which leveled Paradise, ... Four days after the fire, most of the lots had offers from people seeking new .... He decided the only thing to do was to turn himself in to Mexicanauthorities and ...
December 26, 2018
EPA Pulls Permit From Four Corners Power Plant, Top NM Headlines of 2018
KUNM
The one the EPA had earlier issued allowed the coal-fired Four Corners Power ... New Mexico County Funnels Money Toward Public Infrastructure ...
2018: The Year of Day Zero and the Mega-Drought
DeSmog (blog)
The historic droughts in South Africa, Australia, and the American .... New Mexico, a state dealing with water shortages, meanwhile is setting records ...
There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly US Drought Map
NPR
"I think it's a little obsessive, but I check it every Thursday," says Kitts, who has lived on the same 2-acre spread in New Mexico for decades. Dry years ...
EPA Pulls Permit From Four Corners Power Plant, Top NM Headlines of 2018
KUNM
The one the EPA had earlier issued allowed the coal-fired Four Corners Power ... New Mexico County Funnels Money Toward Public Infrastructure ...
2018: The Year of Day Zero and the Mega-Drought
DeSmog (blog)
The historic droughts in South Africa, Australia, and the American .... New Mexico, a state dealing with water shortages, meanwhile is setting records ...
There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly US Drought Map
NPR
"I think it's a little obsessive, but I check it every Thursday," says Kitts, who has lived on the same 2-acre spread in New Mexico for decades. Dry years ...
December 25, 2018
2018 Top Stories #4: Rio Grande runs dry, Elephant Butte Reservoir drops below 4% capacity
New Mexico Political Report
Still, it was a shock to see, and also to learn that same week the Rio Grande--New Mexico's largest river—had dried south of Socorro. Throughout the ...
Aerial surveys show dead trees in Arizona, New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Aerial surveys of forested land in Arizona and New Mexico show large ... them out, and then as soon as something else comes along like a drought, ...
Biomass plants would protect Rim Country, White Mountains
Payson Roundup
The Arizona Corporation Commission by February plans to adopt a new rule ... fire-prone forests around Payson and other Rim Country communities, said ... area, which stretches from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico border.
2018 Top Stories #4: Rio Grande runs dry, Elephant Butte Reservoir drops below 4% capacity
New Mexico Political Report
Still, it was a shock to see, and also to learn that same week the Rio Grande--New Mexico's largest river—had dried south of Socorro. Throughout the ...
Aerial surveys show dead trees in Arizona, New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Aerial surveys of forested land in Arizona and New Mexico show large ... them out, and then as soon as something else comes along like a drought, ...
Biomass plants would protect Rim Country, White Mountains
Payson Roundup
The Arizona Corporation Commission by February plans to adopt a new rule ... fire-prone forests around Payson and other Rim Country communities, said ... area, which stretches from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico border.
December 24, 2018
New Mexico politics, immigration make headlines in 2018The News Tribune
Politics dominated New Mexico headlines in 2018 along with an economic .... that feed the river are still stuck with extreme to exceptional drought.
State agency wants to increase prescribed burns for healthier forests
Yakima Herald-Republic
... Fire Councils revealed prescribed burning increased in the West Region, which includes all states to the north and west of New Mexico and Kansas.
New Mexico politics, immigration make headlines in 2018The News Tribune
Politics dominated New Mexico headlines in 2018 along with an economic .... that feed the river are still stuck with extreme to exceptional drought.
State agency wants to increase prescribed burns for healthier forests
Yakima Herald-Republic
... Fire Councils revealed prescribed burning increased in the West Region, which includes all states to the north and west of New Mexico and Kansas.
December 21, 2018
New Mexico farmers brace for meager water allocations
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The irrigation canals are all but dry as farmers ... The irrigation district that serves farmers in southern New Mexico already has ... Friday, a combination that forecasters say could result in critical fire weather ...
Three ways the farm bill will help western states adapt to drought
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
The farm bill will now allow irrigation districts, associations or acequias (community-operated water districts in New Mexico and Colorado) hold EQIP ...
EPA-New Mexico wastewater report is a conversation starter, not the final word
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
New Mexico will be making a mistake if it fails to prioritize the concrete ... treatment of produced water as a broad drought solution for New Mexico in ...
New Mexico farmers brace for meager water allocations
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The irrigation canals are all but dry as farmers ... The irrigation district that serves farmers in southern New Mexico already has ... Friday, a combination that forecasters say could result in critical fire weather ...
Three ways the farm bill will help western states adapt to drought
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
The farm bill will now allow irrigation districts, associations or acequias (community-operated water districts in New Mexico and Colorado) hold EQIP ...
EPA-New Mexico wastewater report is a conversation starter, not the final word
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
New Mexico will be making a mistake if it fails to prioritize the concrete ... treatment of produced water as a broad drought solution for New Mexico in ...
December 19, 2018
New Mexico nets $13M in monthly oil and gas lease sale
Clay Center Dispatch
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has netted more than $13 million from this month's oil and gas lease sale. The State Land .... The drought is over.
Early Santa Fe-area snow yields to drier conditions
Santa Fe New Mexican
... on precipitation in a drought-dried state, the snowpack numbers are looking a ... Based on snow water measurements, Northern New Mexico is trending ... Climatologists have predicted lower snowpack for New Mexico in years to ...
Windy conditions headed for north, central NM on Wednesday
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Residents should secure those outdoor Santa ... Spotty critical fire weather conditions are possible for an hour or two on ...
New Mexico nets $13M in monthly oil and gas lease sale
Clay Center Dispatch
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has netted more than $13 million from this month's oil and gas lease sale. The State Land .... The drought is over.
Early Santa Fe-area snow yields to drier conditions
Santa Fe New Mexican
... on precipitation in a drought-dried state, the snowpack numbers are looking a ... Based on snow water measurements, Northern New Mexico is trending ... Climatologists have predicted lower snowpack for New Mexico in years to ...
Windy conditions headed for north, central NM on Wednesday
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Residents should secure those outdoor Santa ... Spotty critical fire weather conditions are possible for an hour or two on ...
December 17, 2018
Sending water to Lake Powell may benefit boaters
Aspen Times
Navajo Reservoir, which is in northern New Mexico, on the San Juan River, holds 1.7 million acre-feet. And Blue Mesa Reservoir, one of three dams ...
We need to talk about extreme weather
Popular Science
We've seen natural disasters before, but this year reached new levels of extreme. California has seen its fair share of wildfires, but the Camp Fire burned ... defined as that enormous swath of arid land that comprises New Mexico, ...
Sending water to Lake Powell may benefit boaters
Aspen Times
Navajo Reservoir, which is in northern New Mexico, on the San Juan River, holds 1.7 million acre-feet. And Blue Mesa Reservoir, one of three dams ...
We need to talk about extreme weather
Popular Science
We've seen natural disasters before, but this year reached new levels of extreme. California has seen its fair share of wildfires, but the Camp Fire burned ... defined as that enormous swath of arid land that comprises New Mexico, ...
December 16, 2018
State should emulate forest protection fund
Albuquerque Journal
Drought and wildfires are undoubtedly among the biggest threats to New Mexico's forests and water resources, but another culprit is rearing its head: ...
Cultural sites at risk from climate change
Santa Fe New Mexican
Many say it is the ultimate national security issue of our time, and a new federal ... these effects better than Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. ... The fire was uncannily similar to the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise.
State should emulate forest protection fund
Albuquerque Journal
Drought and wildfires are undoubtedly among the biggest threats to New Mexico's forests and water resources, but another culprit is rearing its head: ...
Cultural sites at risk from climate change
Santa Fe New Mexican
Many say it is the ultimate national security issue of our time, and a new federal ... these effects better than Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. ... The fire was uncannily similar to the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise.
December 14, 2018
What the 2018 farm bill means for the West
High Country News
In New Mexico and Colorado, some farming communities will get more help. Acequias, which are networks of communally-run irrigation ditches used ...
Southwestern US states get Jan. 31 deadline for drought deal
The Seattle Times
Water users from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming should have had a pact to sign at an annual water users' ...
3 Big Things Today, December 13
Agriculture.com
“Strong winds are expected across the region along with fire weather concerns from southeast New Mexicoto south Texas. A marginal risk of severe ...
What the 2018 farm bill means for the West
High Country News
In New Mexico and Colorado, some farming communities will get more help. Acequias, which are networks of communally-run irrigation ditches used ...
Southwestern US states get Jan. 31 deadline for drought deal
The Seattle Times
Water users from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming should have had a pact to sign at an annual water users' ...
3 Big Things Today, December 13
Agriculture.com
“Strong winds are expected across the region along with fire weather concerns from southeast New Mexicoto south Texas. A marginal risk of severe ...
December 11, 2018
Population boom in West putting humans closer to devastatingwildfires
Cronkite News
And both the risk of fire and the population in harm's way are rising in this ... Canyon to the New Mexico line in hopes of preventing devastating fires.
La Cueva Prescribed Burn May Start Today Near Pecos
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE – As early as today, fire managers from the Pecos/Las Vegas ... New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Population boom in West putting humans closer to devastatingwildfires
Cronkite News
And both the risk of fire and the population in harm's way are rising in this ... Canyon to the New Mexico line in hopes of preventing devastating fires.
La Cueva Prescribed Burn May Start Today Near Pecos
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE – As early as today, fire managers from the Pecos/Las Vegas ... New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
December 9, 2018
US states to meet at deadline on Colorado River drought plan
myndnow.com
US states to meet at deadline on Colorado River drought plan ... Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, the river's Upper Basin states, aim to ...
US states to meet at deadline on Colorado River drought plan
myndnow.com
US states to meet at deadline on Colorado River drought plan ... Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, the river's Upper Basin states, aim to ...
December 8, 2018
Logging plan considered for national forests in West
Santa Fe New Mexican
Unleashed by drought and warm winters — both tied to climate change ... In New Mexico, the agency is preparing an environmental report for the ...
Water future of Las Cruces is secure for many years
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - Despite drought, a lawsuit, the irrigation needs of local agriculture ... You probably know about the lawsuit pitting Texas against New Mexico and Colorado over access to water that flows down the Rio Grande River.
Logging plan considered for national forests in West
Santa Fe New Mexican
Unleashed by drought and warm winters — both tied to climate change ... In New Mexico, the agency is preparing an environmental report for the ...
Water future of Las Cruces is secure for many years
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - Despite drought, a lawsuit, the irrigation needs of local agriculture ... You probably know about the lawsuit pitting Texas against New Mexico and Colorado over access to water that flows down the Rio Grande River.
December 5, 2018
Jemez Ranger Dist. To Start Vallecitos Piles Burn Dec. 4Los Alamos Daily Post
Smoke may be visible from Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs, N.M.4, ... at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
US Forest Service under fire for cutting old-growth trees in eastern Arizona
Cronkite News
The goal is to restore 2.4 million acres of ponderosa stretching across northern Arizona from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico line.
Jemez Ranger Dist. To Start Vallecitos Piles Burn Dec. 4Los Alamos Daily Post
Smoke may be visible from Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs, N.M.4, ... at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
US Forest Service under fire for cutting old-growth trees in eastern Arizona
Cronkite News
The goal is to restore 2.4 million acres of ponderosa stretching across northern Arizona from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico line.
December 3, 2018
Begalka: Policymakers should be on hot seat after global warming reportNorthwest Herald
... Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico were turned into a “Dust Bowl” of epic proportions starting in 1931 – the first of four major droughts that occurred .
Face to face with Laura McCarthy: Heading off wildfires
Albuquerque Journal
As always in New Mexico, foresters scanned the horizon looking for the telltale soaring plume that comes with extreme fire behavior, such as the Las ...
Despite early season snow, Southwest remains in grip of severe drought
Colorado Springs Gazette
"Drought is embedded and holding in the Four Corners, mostly over New Mexico and Colorado," said Royce Fontenot, senior service hydrologist with ...
Begalka: Policymakers should be on hot seat after global warming reportNorthwest Herald
... Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico were turned into a “Dust Bowl” of epic proportions starting in 1931 – the first of four major droughts that occurred .
Face to face with Laura McCarthy: Heading off wildfires
Albuquerque Journal
As always in New Mexico, foresters scanned the horizon looking for the telltale soaring plume that comes with extreme fire behavior, such as the Las ...
Despite early season snow, Southwest remains in grip of severe drought
Colorado Springs Gazette
"Drought is embedded and holding in the Four Corners, mostly over New Mexico and Colorado," said Royce Fontenot, senior service hydrologist with ...
November 30, 2018
Drought persists over Four Corners, rivers & reservoirs low across the SW
New Mexico Political Report
For more information about drought in New Mexico, visit the National Integrated Drought Information System's page for New Mexico.
El Paso to drink treated sewage water due to climate change drought
CNN
King told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta that there is simply less snowmelt coming from northern New Mexico and southern ...
El Nino Teases as Southwestern US Remains in Drought
U.S. News & World Report
The latest federal drought map shows some improvements along the Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico, but dryness has expanded in parts of ...
Drought persists over Four Corners, rivers & reservoirs low across the SW
New Mexico Political Report
For more information about drought in New Mexico, visit the National Integrated Drought Information System's page for New Mexico.
El Paso to drink treated sewage water due to climate change drought
CNN
King told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta that there is simply less snowmelt coming from northern New Mexico and southern ...
El Nino Teases as Southwestern US Remains in Drought
U.S. News & World Report
The latest federal drought map shows some improvements along the Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico, but dryness has expanded in parts of ...
November 28, 2018
As water-banking bill dies, Fontenelle eyed to relieve drought
WyoFile
As water-banking bill dies, Fontenelle eyed to relieve drought ... Lawmakers tabled a troubled water banking bill as the state eyes new ways to meet ... of Reclamation to allow Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico to store and ..
Colorado River water district endorses state policy on Lake Powell drought plan
Aspen Times
... upper Colorado River basin, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, ... And if the River District had not endorsed the state's new policy, it could ...
Dry And Getting Drier: Southwestern Water Scarcity The New Norm, Climate Study Says
KUNC
Dry And Getting Drier: Southwestern Water Scarcity The New Norm, ... the report defines as California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah: ... Each drought is the product of particular circumstances, the report notes, ...
Report: Climate change puts indigenous cultures at risk
KOB
... its volume since 2000 as a result of the ongoing drought in the Colorado River Basin and the continued water withdrawals by cities and agriculture.
Editorial: Sun is shining on a new ABQ, NM energy source
Albuquerque Journal
California has been burning for weeks. Northern New Mexico remains in exceptional drought conditions. Seas are on average 9 inches higher.
As water-banking bill dies, Fontenelle eyed to relieve drought
WyoFile
As water-banking bill dies, Fontenelle eyed to relieve drought ... Lawmakers tabled a troubled water banking bill as the state eyes new ways to meet ... of Reclamation to allow Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico to store and ..
Colorado River water district endorses state policy on Lake Powell drought plan
Aspen Times
... upper Colorado River basin, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, ... And if the River District had not endorsed the state's new policy, it could ...
Dry And Getting Drier: Southwestern Water Scarcity The New Norm, Climate Study Says
KUNC
Dry And Getting Drier: Southwestern Water Scarcity The New Norm, ... the report defines as California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah: ... Each drought is the product of particular circumstances, the report notes, ...
Report: Climate change puts indigenous cultures at risk
KOB
... its volume since 2000 as a result of the ongoing drought in the Colorado River Basin and the continued water withdrawals by cities and agriculture.
Editorial: Sun is shining on a new ABQ, NM energy source
Albuquerque Journal
California has been burning for weeks. Northern New Mexico remains in exceptional drought conditions. Seas are on average 9 inches higher.
November 26, 2018
Climate Change: Southwest becoming dangerously dry
UNM Daily Lobo
Rising temperatures have worsened droughts in the Southwest region, ... New Mexico has experienced both warming temperatures and increased ...
Climate Change: Southwest becoming dangerously dry
UNM Daily Lobo
Rising temperatures have worsened droughts in the Southwest region, ... New Mexico has experienced both warming temperatures and increased ...
November 24, 2018
Drought situation improves in parts of New MexicoKOB
Officials say a reassessment of conditions led to the shrinking of drought and abnormal dryness in New Mexico and other parts of the Southwest.
Santa Fe gets behind sustainability
Santa Fe New Mexican
Deadly wildfires in California. Destructive hurricanes in Florida. Aching concerns of deep drought across New Mexico. And the dire predictions of the ...
Drought persists across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
The Land of Enchantment is a land of contrasting drought conditions. ... About 26 percent of the state – parts of the eastern New Mexico counties of ...
Managing our forests: Two sides of the story
Albuquerque Journal
And even though an eminent Forest Service fire specialist demonstrated years ... The science and our real-life experiences in New Mexico are clear ...
Drought situation improves in parts of New MexicoKOB
Officials say a reassessment of conditions led to the shrinking of drought and abnormal dryness in New Mexico and other parts of the Southwest.
Santa Fe gets behind sustainability
Santa Fe New Mexican
Deadly wildfires in California. Destructive hurricanes in Florida. Aching concerns of deep drought across New Mexico. And the dire predictions of the ...
Drought persists across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
The Land of Enchantment is a land of contrasting drought conditions. ... About 26 percent of the state – parts of the eastern New Mexico counties of ...
Managing our forests: Two sides of the story
Albuquerque Journal
And even though an eminent Forest Service fire specialist demonstrated years ... The science and our real-life experiences in New Mexico are clear ...
November 22, 2018
Managing water in the arid West
Moab Sun News
The Upper Basin states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming are ... These drought agreements will lapse in 2026 (if they make it that far).
California and National Drought Summary for November 20, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
A one-category improvement of D0-D2 was made across parts of southern, eastern, and central New Mexico, and D1 was pulled back in southeast ...
Managing water in the arid West
Moab Sun News
The Upper Basin states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming are ... These drought agreements will lapse in 2026 (if they make it that far).
California and National Drought Summary for November 20, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
A one-category improvement of D0-D2 was made across parts of southern, eastern, and central New Mexico, and D1 was pulled back in southeast ...
November 20, 2018
Navajo Nation President Extends Crop Insurance Amid Drought
U.S. News & World Report
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — Outgoing Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has extended the tribe's crop insurance amid ongoing extreme drought ...
Navajo Nation President Extends Crop Insurance Amid Drought
U.S. News & World Report
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — Outgoing Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has extended the tribe's crop insurance amid ongoing extreme drought ...
November 17, 2018
Updated Winter Outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
WeatherNation
Good news is found in the drought forecast for the West, especially for ... to improve throughout Arizona and New Mexico, southern sections of Utah ...
New Mexico May Use Non Traditional Sources for Wastewater
Water & Wastes Digest (press release) (blog)
New Mexico document encourages the treatment and reuse of waste coming ... The document also speaks on the state's challenged with drought.
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
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Elephant Butte Reservoir could be left with less than 5 percent of its capacity at the end of the irrigation season. from Drought will mean tough ...
Updated Winter Outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
WeatherNation
Good news is found in the drought forecast for the West, especially for ... to improve throughout Arizona and New Mexico, southern sections of Utah ...
New Mexico May Use Non Traditional Sources for Wastewater
Water & Wastes Digest (press release) (blog)
New Mexico document encourages the treatment and reuse of waste coming ... The document also speaks on the state's challenged with drought.
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
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Elephant Butte Reservoir could be left with less than 5 percent of its capacity at the end of the irrigation season. from Drought will mean tough ...
November 16, 2018
Deadly wildfires continue in the West
High Plains Journal
In the mountains of drought-stricken areas of Colorado and New Mexico, the ... The Camp Fire is now the most deadly and destructive fire in the state's ...
Climate change drives tree mortalityScience Magazine
For example, they attributed both mountain pine beetle damage in Canada (3) and drought-induced tree mortality near Los Alamos, New Mexico (2), ...
The spicy, precious Hatch chile is coveted around the world — but its future is in jeopardy
Mic
New Mexico's Hatch chiles play a starring role in the huevos rancheros and ... “People who move from New Mexico always have to come back to get ... including drought, tougher immigration laws and the temptation for growers to ...
Major Colorado River water user floats Arizona drought plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
Major Colorado River water user floats Arizona drought plan ... The upper basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — are working ...
Deadly wildfires continue in the West
High Plains Journal
In the mountains of drought-stricken areas of Colorado and New Mexico, the ... The Camp Fire is now the most deadly and destructive fire in the state's ...
Climate change drives tree mortalityScience Magazine
For example, they attributed both mountain pine beetle damage in Canada (3) and drought-induced tree mortality near Los Alamos, New Mexico (2), ...
The spicy, precious Hatch chile is coveted around the world — but its future is in jeopardy
Mic
New Mexico's Hatch chiles play a starring role in the huevos rancheros and ... “People who move from New Mexico always have to come back to get ... including drought, tougher immigration laws and the temptation for growers to ...
Major Colorado River water user floats Arizona drought plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
Major Colorado River water user floats Arizona drought plan ... The upper basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — are working ...
November 15, 2018
New Mexico Weighs Options for Reusing Oil and Gas Wastewater
U.S. News & World Report
State and federal officials are warning that because drought is no stranger to New Mexico, decisions about water are growing ever more complicated.
Northern New Mexico gets early blast of winter
Santa Fe New Mexican
Northern New Mexico gets early blast of winter ... city with a frigid reminder that there's still such a thing as winter, even in a time of drought. ... Several areas of Northern and Eastern New Mexico saw significant snowfall, with areas ...
What to do with the water during boom time?
Santa Fe New Mexican
It's perhaps the most precious resource in this age of drought and climate ... of the many rules and regulations that govern water use in New Mexico.
How catastrophic fires have raged through California
National Geographic
... Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and Montana to help fight California's fires. ... “Six out of the last seven years we've been in a drought.
Now is the time to fight climate pollution
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico is currently facing record temperatures, wildfires and drought. Despite these clear indicators of climate change, the Trump administration ...
Drought Persists in the US Southwest
NASA Earth Observatory
Persistent drought conditions have spread across the U.S. Southwest, with the Four Corners area of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah ...
Endangered fish reproducing in San Juan River
Santa Fe New Mexican
... Juan River this spring signify the fish are reproducing in northwest New Mexico. ... is showing signs of recovering in the San Juan River in New Mexico. ... this program mitigated the drought-impacts San Juan River water users saw ...
Drought
National Climatic Data Center - NOAA
Percent Area of U.S. in Moderate to Extreme Drought, Jan 1996 to present ..... of drought conditions to Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah on the USDM.
New Mexico Weighs Options for Reusing Oil and Gas Wastewater
U.S. News & World Report
State and federal officials are warning that because drought is no stranger to New Mexico, decisions about water are growing ever more complicated.
Northern New Mexico gets early blast of winter
Santa Fe New Mexican
Northern New Mexico gets early blast of winter ... city with a frigid reminder that there's still such a thing as winter, even in a time of drought. ... Several areas of Northern and Eastern New Mexico saw significant snowfall, with areas ...
What to do with the water during boom time?
Santa Fe New Mexican
It's perhaps the most precious resource in this age of drought and climate ... of the many rules and regulations that govern water use in New Mexico.
How catastrophic fires have raged through California
National Geographic
... Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and Montana to help fight California's fires. ... “Six out of the last seven years we've been in a drought.
Now is the time to fight climate pollution
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico is currently facing record temperatures, wildfires and drought. Despite these clear indicators of climate change, the Trump administration ...
Drought Persists in the US Southwest
NASA Earth Observatory
Persistent drought conditions have spread across the U.S. Southwest, with the Four Corners area of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah ...
Endangered fish reproducing in San Juan River
Santa Fe New Mexican
... Juan River this spring signify the fish are reproducing in northwest New Mexico. ... is showing signs of recovering in the San Juan River in New Mexico. ... this program mitigated the drought-impacts San Juan River water users saw ...
Drought
National Climatic Data Center - NOAA
Percent Area of U.S. in Moderate to Extreme Drought, Jan 1996 to present ..... of drought conditions to Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah on the USDM.
November 14, 2018
The Simple Reason That Humans Can't Control Wildfires
The Atlantic
Williams had never seriously studied wildfires before he saw the Las Conchas Fire in New Mexico. He is now a professor at Columbia, and one of the ...
The Simple Reason That Humans Can't Control Wildfires
The Atlantic
Williams had never seriously studied wildfires before he saw the Las Conchas Fire in New Mexico. He is now a professor at Columbia, and one of the ...
November 11, 2018
Northern New Mexico forests under siege by destructive insects
Santa Fe New Mexican
Northern New Mexico forests under siege by destructive insects .... There is good and bad news when it comes to fire danger from the tree mortality at ...
Northern New Mexico forests under siege by destructive insects
Santa Fe New Mexican
Northern New Mexico forests under siege by destructive insects .... There is good and bad news when it comes to fire danger from the tree mortality at ...
November 10, 2018
What is a drought contingency plan?American Rivers (blog)
Water can be a wonky business — especially in the seven states (Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico) that rely on the ...
Replacing trees lost along Santa Fe River could cost county $615000
Santa Fe New Mexican
Both city and county officials initially worried the early summer drought that struck Northern New Mexicowould leave the trees high and dry. Torrential ...
Eastern New Mexico water pipeline project awarded $4M
KOB
Eastern New Mexico water pipeline project awarded $4M ... the benefits as runoff that feeds the reservoir could be uncertain as drought persists.
Udall, Heinrich Announce $4.347 Million for Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project
MyHighPlains.com
Udall, Heinrich Announce $4.347 Million for Eastern New Mexico Rural ... The additional funding for the Eastern New Mexico water project will help ... resources to meet its mission during the persistent droughtconditions within the ...
States voice shared goal for helping Colorado River basin
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Rolf Schmidt-Petersen, with the New Mexico Interstate Streams Commission, described numerous projects and water users in the northwestern part of ..
What is a drought contingency plan?American Rivers (blog)
Water can be a wonky business — especially in the seven states (Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico) that rely on the ...
Replacing trees lost along Santa Fe River could cost county $615000
Santa Fe New Mexican
Both city and county officials initially worried the early summer drought that struck Northern New Mexicowould leave the trees high and dry. Torrential ...
Eastern New Mexico water pipeline project awarded $4M
KOB
Eastern New Mexico water pipeline project awarded $4M ... the benefits as runoff that feeds the reservoir could be uncertain as drought persists.
Udall, Heinrich Announce $4.347 Million for Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project
MyHighPlains.com
Udall, Heinrich Announce $4.347 Million for Eastern New Mexico Rural ... The additional funding for the Eastern New Mexico water project will help ... resources to meet its mission during the persistent droughtconditions within the ...
States voice shared goal for helping Colorado River basin
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Rolf Schmidt-Petersen, with the New Mexico Interstate Streams Commission, described numerous projects and water users in the northwestern part of ..
November 7, 2018
Cibola National Forest: Sulphur Canyon Prescribed Fire
NM Fire Info
Fire Managers for the Cibola National Forest are planning to execute several prescribed fires on the Sandia Ranger District this fall and winter.
Cibola National Forest: Sulphur Canyon Prescribed Fire
NM Fire Info
Fire Managers for the Cibola National Forest are planning to execute several prescribed fires on the Sandia Ranger District this fall and winter.
November 5, 2018
Lilac it or not: Hold off on pruning until flowers fade
Las Cruces Sun-News
In addition to fruit trees blossoming in New Mexico, I've also received several reports from around the state from ... Drought stress is a likely culprit.
Amateur Naturalist: What Is Happening To The birds?
Los Alamos Daily Post
Juniper is more drought tolerant and is replacing the pinyon pine. ... Ebird also provides Information about New Mexico and Los Alamos County at: ..
Lilac it or not: Hold off on pruning until flowers fade
Las Cruces Sun-News
In addition to fruit trees blossoming in New Mexico, I've also received several reports from around the state from ... Drought stress is a likely culprit.
Amateur Naturalist: What Is Happening To The birds?
Los Alamos Daily Post
Juniper is more drought tolerant and is replacing the pinyon pine. ... Ebird also provides Information about New Mexico and Los Alamos County at: ..
November 4, 2018
Keep defending trees, air and water
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico's water table at our Santa Fe Canyon reservoir storage has gone up ... Survival is tough in these times of climate change and drought.
Climate Change in the Southwest
Green Fire Times
The sky over New Mexico this summer was periodically filled with smoke from fires in Colorado and California. Children's summer camps were ...
Gila NF: Pile Burning Planned for Wilderness RD
NM Fire Info
Mimbres, NM, November 2, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Wilderness Ranger District is planning to burn piles through the remainder of the fall ..
Keep defending trees, air and water
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico's water table at our Santa Fe Canyon reservoir storage has gone up ... Survival is tough in these times of climate change and drought.
Climate Change in the Southwest
Green Fire Times
The sky over New Mexico this summer was periodically filled with smoke from fires in Colorado and California. Children's summer camps were ...
Gila NF: Pile Burning Planned for Wilderness RD
NM Fire Info
Mimbres, NM, November 2, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Wilderness Ranger District is planning to burn piles through the remainder of the fall ..
November 3, 2018
New UN Report Warns of Impending Catastrophe as World Warms, Glaciers Melt
Truthout
In New Mexico, water reservoirs are nearing bottom as they have been used to help people survive the record drought of 2018, but now they are ...
New UN Report Warns of Impending Catastrophe as World Warms, Glaciers Melt
Truthout
In New Mexico, water reservoirs are nearing bottom as they have been used to help people survive the record drought of 2018, but now they are ...
November 2, 2018
Moisture improves deficits in High Plains while heavy rain saturates TexasHigh Plains Journal
These rains brought improvements to areas impacted by drought, including the long-term drought areas of Arizona and New Mexico. Moisture from ...
Drought over for many in Kansas and the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles
Fence Post
The drought that raged on this past summer in southwest Kansas, and the ... While New Mexico needs help with its drought, there's hope that the ...
Moisture improves deficits in High Plains while heavy rain saturates TexasHigh Plains Journal
These rains brought improvements to areas impacted by drought, including the long-term drought areas of Arizona and New Mexico. Moisture from ...
Drought over for many in Kansas and the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles
Fence Post
The drought that raged on this past summer in southwest Kansas, and the ... While New Mexico needs help with its drought, there's hope that the ...
November 1, 2018
SFNF: Borrego Mesa Prescribed Burn Underway
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire managers plan to target heavier slash left behind from wood cutting to ... Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at ...
SFNF: Borrego Mesa Prescribed Burn Underway
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire managers plan to target heavier slash left behind from wood cutting to ... Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at ...
October 31, 2018
Three Things To Know About Colorado River Plans In The Works
KUNC
The federal government recently released proposals called Drought ... Utah and New Mexico -- is focused on protecting water levels within Lake Powell. .... The new Drought Contingency Plan would expand the current ICS program ..
Three Things To Know About Colorado River Plans In The Works
KUNC
The federal government recently released proposals called Drought ... Utah and New Mexico -- is focused on protecting water levels within Lake Powell. .... The new Drought Contingency Plan would expand the current ICS program ..
October 29, 2018
Prescribed Fire Innovation: All Hands All Lands Burn Team Completes Work In Taos Ski Valley ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Prescribed Fire Innovation: All Hands All Lands Burn Team Completes ... forests and communities in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
Colorado ski area removes 4000 beetle-killed trees
KOB
Area owner Davey Pitcher told The Durango Herald that the removal mitigated some of the fire danger at the southwestern Colorado resort and also ...
Prescribed Fire Innovation: All Hands All Lands Burn Team Completes Work In Taos Ski Valley ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Prescribed Fire Innovation: All Hands All Lands Burn Team Completes ... forests and communities in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
Colorado ski area removes 4000 beetle-killed trees
KOB
Area owner Davey Pitcher told The Durango Herald that the removal mitigated some of the fire danger at the southwestern Colorado resort and also ...
October 27, 2018
Four Corners area is the epicenter of drought in the US, National Weather Service saysAlbuquerque Journal
The state of drought in New Mexico could be described as a tale of two cities. A strip of counties along the state's eastern border with Texas is ...
New Paseo booklet educates the public about acequia history and function
taosnews
It has been a harrowing several years of drought in Northern New Mexico, a time ... professor emerita of anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
Climate watchers still predicting El Nino weather pattern
Fence Post
Drought conditions are expected to persist at least through January in: ... Natural flows on the Rio Grande in New Mexico dried up in July and it's still ...
New Mexico preps for more showers as state still deals with drought
KRQE News 13
(KRQE) - In just days, New Mexico is looking at another chance for showers and a group that monitors the state's drought situation says we need it.
Arizona cancels water meeting amid difficult negotiations on Colorado River deal
AZCentral.com
The agreements include proposed drought-contingency plans for the Upper Basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — as well as ...
Four Corners area is the epicenter of drought in the US, National Weather Service saysAlbuquerque Journal
The state of drought in New Mexico could be described as a tale of two cities. A strip of counties along the state's eastern border with Texas is ...
New Paseo booklet educates the public about acequia history and function
taosnews
It has been a harrowing several years of drought in Northern New Mexico, a time ... professor emerita of anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
Climate watchers still predicting El Nino weather pattern
Fence Post
Drought conditions are expected to persist at least through January in: ... Natural flows on the Rio Grande in New Mexico dried up in July and it's still ...
New Mexico preps for more showers as state still deals with drought
KRQE News 13
(KRQE) - In just days, New Mexico is looking at another chance for showers and a group that monitors the state's drought situation says we need it.
Arizona cancels water meeting amid difficult negotiations on Colorado River deal
AZCentral.com
The agreements include proposed drought-contingency plans for the Upper Basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — as well as ...
October 26, 2018
Farmington City Council Lifts Mandatory Water RestrictionsU.S. News & World Report
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — The Farmington City Council has lifted ... Those include the Palmer droughtindex, the level of water in Farmington Lake, ...
Despite early snow, New Mexico's drought stands out
taosnews
According to the Thursday (Oct. 18) edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor, Northern New Mexico is currently experiencing the worst drought conditions of ...
Farmington City Council Lifts Mandatory Water RestrictionsU.S. News & World Report
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — The Farmington City Council has lifted ... Those include the Palmer droughtindex, the level of water in Farmington Lake, ...
Despite early snow, New Mexico's drought stands out
taosnews
According to the Thursday (Oct. 18) edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor, Northern New Mexico is currently experiencing the worst drought conditions of ...
October 25, 2018
El Nino could bring drought relief to southwestern US
KOB
El Nino could bring drought relief to southwestern US ... drought, especially the Four Corners region of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
NM gets rare soil-soaking, long-duration rainfall
Albuquerque Journal
Steady, soil-soaking, long-duration rainfall came to a thirsty New Mexico ... Shoemake said this week's rainfall is not a drought-buster, however, and ...
El Nino could bring drought relief to southwestern US
KOB
El Nino could bring drought relief to southwestern US ... drought, especially the Four Corners region of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
NM gets rare soil-soaking, long-duration rainfall
Albuquerque Journal
Steady, soil-soaking, long-duration rainfall came to a thirsty New Mexico ... Shoemake said this week's rainfall is not a drought-buster, however, and ...
October 24, 2018
On the Colorado River, will New Mexico be left in the dust?
New Mexico Political Report
Under the Colorado River Compact, New Mexico is allocated 11 ¼ percent of the ... Utah's governor just declared a state of emergency over drought.
Wyoming working on water contingency draft plan agreements
Wyoming Business Report
... Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah — to work with the Lower Division states — Arizona, ... That is what the drought contingency efforts are all about.".
Long-term drought threatens water rights
Sublette Examiner
Upper Basin DCPs would ensure the four Upper Basin states – Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah – still comply with the 1922 Colorado River ...
This Is The Winter Weather You Can Expect Based On Where You Live In The USA
IFLScience
The current droughts in the central Rockies and Four Corners regions are expected to continue, especially in Colorado and Utah. Northern Arizona and New Mexico could see more rain and snow, which may help relieve some dry ...
On the Colorado River, will New Mexico be left in the dust?
New Mexico Political Report
Under the Colorado River Compact, New Mexico is allocated 11 ¼ percent of the ... Utah's governor just declared a state of emergency over drought.
Wyoming working on water contingency draft plan agreements
Wyoming Business Report
... Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah — to work with the Lower Division states — Arizona, ... That is what the drought contingency efforts are all about.".
Long-term drought threatens water rights
Sublette Examiner
Upper Basin DCPs would ensure the four Upper Basin states – Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah – still comply with the 1922 Colorado River ...
This Is The Winter Weather You Can Expect Based On Where You Live In The USA
IFLScience
The current droughts in the central Rockies and Four Corners regions are expected to continue, especially in Colorado and Utah. Northern Arizona and New Mexico could see more rain and snow, which may help relieve some dry ...
October 20, 2018
Climate change urgency should make the front pageSanta Fe New Mexican
Since the most important stories belong on the front page, I was disappointed to see that the Santa Fe New Mexican relegated the Intergovernmental ...
Milder, wetter than normal winter on tap for NM
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A weak El Niño weather pattern could bring ... That would mean good news for the drought-stricken Land of Enchantment.
Tres Piedras District to conduct prescribed burn
Valley Courier
TAOS, NM — Fire managers on the Carson National Forest in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish plan to take advantage of ...
Climate change urgency should make the front pageSanta Fe New Mexican
Since the most important stories belong on the front page, I was disappointed to see that the Santa Fe New Mexican relegated the Intergovernmental ...
Milder, wetter than normal winter on tap for NM
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A weak El Niño weather pattern could bring ... That would mean good news for the drought-stricken Land of Enchantment.
Tres Piedras District to conduct prescribed burn
Valley Courier
TAOS, NM — Fire managers on the Carson National Forest in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish plan to take advantage of ...
October 19, 2018
Reclamation sees possible Tier 2 shortage, Tri-City Council told
Mohave Valley News
“The main purpose of the Drought Contingency Plan is to keep us from getting ... Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are in the Upper Basin.
Inland Northwest winter expected to be warmer, drier than normal
KREM.com
Drought conditions are expected to improve in areas throughout the coastal Pacific Northwest, Arizona and New Mexico, southern sections of Utah, ...
Reclamation sees possible Tier 2 shortage, Tri-City Council told
Mohave Valley News
“The main purpose of the Drought Contingency Plan is to keep us from getting ... Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are in the Upper Basin.
Inland Northwest winter expected to be warmer, drier than normal
KREM.com
Drought conditions are expected to improve in areas throughout the coastal Pacific Northwest, Arizona and New Mexico, southern sections of Utah, ...
October 18, 2018
New Mexico Health Officials Warning of Water Concerns Near Cannon AFB
MyHighPlains.com
New Mexico Health Officials Warning of Water Concerns Near Cannon AFB ... Chemicals, known as PFAS, associated with fire-fighting foams used at Cannon Air Force Base have been detected in groundwater on and off base, that ...
Thinning effort to restore forests to their natural state inches forward
Cronkite News
... across northern Arizona from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico line. ... That function includes fire, which, if a forest is thinned of excess trees, will ...
New Mexico Health Officials Warning of Water Concerns Near Cannon AFB
MyHighPlains.com
New Mexico Health Officials Warning of Water Concerns Near Cannon AFB ... Chemicals, known as PFAS, associated with fire-fighting foams used at Cannon Air Force Base have been detected in groundwater on and off base, that ...
Thinning effort to restore forests to their natural state inches forward
Cronkite News
... across northern Arizona from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexico line. ... That function includes fire, which, if a forest is thinned of excess trees, will ...
October 17, 2018
Drop in Elephant Butte water level no reason for alarm
Las Cruces Sun-News
Laura Paskus' three-part series on the current drought starts with a question,” ... Where's a similar proposal for New Mexico from Stewart Udall's son, Tom ... fresh water uphill for use in eastern, central, and southern New Mexico?
Drop in Elephant Butte water level no reason for alarm
Las Cruces Sun-News
Laura Paskus' three-part series on the current drought starts with a question,” ... Where's a similar proposal for New Mexico from Stewart Udall's son, Tom ... fresh water uphill for use in eastern, central, and southern New Mexico?
October 16, 2018
New Mexico provisions included in federal water bill
Plainview Daily Herald
New Mexico provisions included in federal water bill ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Water projects in New Mexico would get a boost as part of a ... that seeks to improve the nation's dams and protect against floods and drought.
New Mexico enjoys some early snow
KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico enjoys some early snow .... KOAT's team of meteorologists explains what it will take to make a dent in New Mexico's drought.
Setting Fires to Control Wildfires: a Profound Change Takes Hold in Washington State
Government Technology
Setting Fires to Control Wildfires: a Profound Change Takes Hold in .... Back in 2000, a National Park Service-prescribed fire in New Mexico, intended ...
New Mexico provisions included in federal water bill
Plainview Daily Herald
New Mexico provisions included in federal water bill ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Water projects in New Mexico would get a boost as part of a ... that seeks to improve the nation's dams and protect against floods and drought.
New Mexico enjoys some early snow
KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico enjoys some early snow .... KOAT's team of meteorologists explains what it will take to make a dent in New Mexico's drought.
Setting Fires to Control Wildfires: a Profound Change Takes Hold in Washington State
Government Technology
Setting Fires to Control Wildfires: a Profound Change Takes Hold in .... Back in 2000, a National Park Service-prescribed fire in New Mexico, intended ...
October 13, 2018
Rio Grande ruling challenged as drought persists
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Environmentalists are challenging a court ruling over whether water from the Rio Grande is properly accounted for and ...
Climate report makes clear the future is at stake, and we must act
NMPolitics.net
Five years after the Silver Fire in the Black Range in southern New Mexico, ... I began pondering the real possibility that New Mexico would lose its ... Human-caused overgrowth in our forests, drought and the planet's warming ...
Rio Grande ruling challenged as drought persists
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Environmentalists are challenging a court ruling over whether water from the Rio Grande is properly accounted for and ...
Climate report makes clear the future is at stake, and we must act
NMPolitics.net
Five years after the Silver Fire in the Black Range in southern New Mexico, ... I began pondering the real possibility that New Mexico would lose its ... Human-caused overgrowth in our forests, drought and the planet's warming ...
October 12, 2018
Climate report makes clear the future is at stake, and we must act
NMPolitics.net
Five years after the Silver Fire in the Black Range in southern New Mexico, Gambel Oak is replacing pines in the burn scar. The Southwest has been ...
Annual water conference at NMSU focuses on water scarcity, science, policy
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
The 63rd annual New Mexico Water Conference, presented by the New ... climate change, drought, fire, economics, adjudications and settlements, ...
Rio Grande Ruling Challenged as Drought Persists
U.S. News & World Report
The latest federal drought map shows the driest area covers portions of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. That includes the headwaters of the ...
Climate report makes clear the future is at stake, and we must act
NMPolitics.net
Five years after the Silver Fire in the Black Range in southern New Mexico, Gambel Oak is replacing pines in the burn scar. The Southwest has been ...
Annual water conference at NMSU focuses on water scarcity, science, policy
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
The 63rd annual New Mexico Water Conference, presented by the New ... climate change, drought, fire, economics, adjudications and settlements, ...
Rio Grande Ruling Challenged as Drought Persists
U.S. News & World Report
The latest federal drought map shows the driest area covers portions of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. That includes the headwaters of the ...
October 10, 2018
States agree on plan to manage overtaxed Colorado River
Santa Fe New Mexican
A nearly two-decadelong drought has drained the river's two largest reservoirs, ... Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are in the Upper Basin.
Proposed Conservation Storage Pool in Lake Powell
lakepowelllife
A new Upper Basin drought contingency plan continues to be discussed ... and New Mexico – to create a conservation storage pool in Lake Powell.
International climate report warns of drastic, irreversible changes
New Mexico Political Report
That's true here in New Mexico, where average annual temperatures have already increased by 2°F just since the 1970s, ... Together, higher temperatures and precipitation changes will decrease soil moisture and increase drought.
States agree on plan to manage overtaxed Colorado River
Santa Fe New Mexican
A nearly two-decadelong drought has drained the river's two largest reservoirs, ... Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are in the Upper Basin.
Proposed Conservation Storage Pool in Lake Powell
lakepowelllife
A new Upper Basin drought contingency plan continues to be discussed ... and New Mexico – to create a conservation storage pool in Lake Powell.
International climate report warns of drastic, irreversible changes
New Mexico Political Report
That's true here in New Mexico, where average annual temperatures have already increased by 2°F just since the 1970s, ... Together, higher temperatures and precipitation changes will decrease soil moisture and increase drought.
October 7, 2018
New Mexico bears the brunt of DC's environment decisions
New Mexico Political Report
“In recent years, New Mexico has had a front row seat to the damage inflicted by anti-environment policies: We've seen more severe droughts, ...
Will introduce legislation to deal with fire rankings
Las Cruces Sun-News
I am committed to work on long-term policy issues in the state Legislature to address ISO and volunteer firefighters throughout New Mexico. We all ...
New Mexico bears the brunt of DC's environment decisions
New Mexico Political Report
“In recent years, New Mexico has had a front row seat to the damage inflicted by anti-environment policies: We've seen more severe droughts, ...
Will introduce legislation to deal with fire rankings
Las Cruces Sun-News
I am committed to work on long-term policy issues in the state Legislature to address ISO and volunteer firefighters throughout New Mexico. We all ...
October 5, 2018
Udall, Heinrich Conservation Bills Impacting New Mexico Pass Energy And Natural Resources ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Tom Udall in introducing: the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act and the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act. Both bills were ...
Study to examine water use in changing climateJournal Advocate
Stulp said the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California have been working on drought contingency plans for ...
Fire officials: Decision to close forests during the wildfire season paid off
AZCentral.com
The 2018 wildfire season was predicted to be disastrous. ... Fire charred approximately 26,000 acres in eastern Arizona near the New Mexico border.
Extreme heart, drought and wildfire smoke: is it time to leave the American west?
The Guardian
The south-west, especially Arizona and New Mexico, is already extremely hot and only getting hotter. Hsiang expects many residents there will hunker ...
Udall, Heinrich Conservation Bills Impacting New Mexico Pass Energy And Natural Resources ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Tom Udall in introducing: the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act and the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act. Both bills were ...
Study to examine water use in changing climateJournal Advocate
Stulp said the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California have been working on drought contingency plans for ...
Fire officials: Decision to close forests during the wildfire season paid off
AZCentral.com
The 2018 wildfire season was predicted to be disastrous. ... Fire charred approximately 26,000 acres in eastern Arizona near the New Mexico border.
Extreme heart, drought and wildfire smoke: is it time to leave the American west?
The Guardian
The south-west, especially Arizona and New Mexico, is already extremely hot and only getting hotter. Hsiang expects many residents there will hunker ...
October 3, 2018
Hay exporters worried about China
Capital Press
While PSW shipping costs remain lower its prices have increased due to Saudi Arabia demand and droughtin New Mexico, Anderson said.
Rosa and non-tropical storm to deliver dangerous flooding, drought-busting rain in southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
The swath of drenching rain is forecast to fall from Arizona to central and western New Mexico, southern Utah and central and western Colorado.
Hay exporters worried about China
Capital Press
While PSW shipping costs remain lower its prices have increased due to Saudi Arabia demand and droughtin New Mexico, Anderson said.
Rosa and non-tropical storm to deliver dangerous flooding, drought-busting rain in southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
The swath of drenching rain is forecast to fall from Arizona to central and western New Mexico, southern Utah and central and western Colorado.
October 1, 2018
As drought becomes normal, what happens next?
Santa Fe New Mexican
The state's rivers are hurting as New Mexico remains in the grip of drought. The Rio Grande, that great river stretching the length of New Mexico, ...
Wildfire potential October through January
Wildfire Today (blog)
Brief periods of critical fire weather conditions could elevate fire potential ... along the Rocky Mountain Front in southern Colorado and New Mexico.”.
As drought becomes normal, what happens next?
Santa Fe New Mexican
The state's rivers are hurting as New Mexico remains in the grip of drought. The Rio Grande, that great river stretching the length of New Mexico, ...
Wildfire potential October through January
Wildfire Today (blog)
Brief periods of critical fire weather conditions could elevate fire potential ... along the Rocky Mountain Front in southern Colorado and New Mexico.”.
September 30, 2018
NMSU receives $1.2 million grant to address food security and drought
Las Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico State University Associate Professor of Range Science Amy Ganguli is leading an integrated research and Extension grant focused on ...
NMSU receives $1.2 million grant to address food security and drought
Las Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico State University Associate Professor of Range Science Amy Ganguli is leading an integrated research and Extension grant focused on ...
September 29, 2018
Drought lingers across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
During a conference call Tuesday on drought conditions in New Mexico, Royce Fontenot, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service, said ...
Prescribed burns cast smoky pall over area
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at nmtracking.org/fire.
Rio Grande, aquatic ecosystems struggling in record drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
You don't need to be a hydrologist to know waterways through Northern New Mexico are running extremely low. Scant flows and poor water quality on ...
Drought lingers across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
During a conference call Tuesday on drought conditions in New Mexico, Royce Fontenot, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service, said ...
Prescribed burns cast smoky pall over area
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at nmtracking.org/fire.
Rio Grande, aquatic ecosystems struggling in record drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
You don't need to be a hydrologist to know waterways through Northern New Mexico are running extremely low. Scant flows and poor water quality on ...
September 28, 2018
Why New Mexico shouldn't rush toward repurposing oilfield wastewater
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
In 2017, New Mexico's oil and gas operators produced nearly 1 billion gallons of wastewater – also known as “produced water.” In drought-prone New ...
Ranchers, National Park Service square off over fencing
NewsWest9.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Ranchers in northern New Mexico are squaring ... The dispute comes as the region grapples with drought, which has left ...
Why New Mexico shouldn't rush toward repurposing oilfield wastewater
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
In 2017, New Mexico's oil and gas operators produced nearly 1 billion gallons of wastewater – also known as “produced water.” In drought-prone New ...
Ranchers, National Park Service square off over fencing
NewsWest9.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Ranchers in northern New Mexico are squaring ... The dispute comes as the region grapples with drought, which has left ...
September 27, 2018
As NM's water situation worsens, SCOTUS battle over the Rio Grande intensifies
New Mexico Political Report
Last winter, snows didn't come to the mountains, and the headwaters of the Rio Grande suffered from drought. In April, the river--New Mexico's ...
Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner
FOX31 Denver
DENVER — Colorado's drought is getting worse, with unusually dry ... across the Southwestern U.S. Parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah are also ...
State investigates trout die-off in Pecos River
Santa Fe New Mexican
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is investigating a decline in brown and rainbow trout, which officials believe is related to this year's ..
California and National Drought Summary for September 25, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
September 27, 2018 - The combination of energetics from northern Mexico ... Much of southern NewEngland received a soaking rainfall when the ...
IID pushing forward on plan to place additional water in Lake MeadImperial Valley Press
... New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, according to the Associated Press. A nearly two-decade drought, coupled with rising demand from growing cities, ...
UNM researcher delves into water politics affecting our state's most beloved crop
UNM Newsroom
“New Mexican agriculture depends on irrigation. ... the New Mexico/Texas water litigation, increasing water scarcity, and drought conditions,” she says.
Southwest Drought Webinar Scheduled for Oct. 24
Pagosa Daily Post
Southwest Drought Webinar Scheduled for Oct. 24 ... precipitation in the region, which includes portions of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
As NM's water situation worsens, SCOTUS battle over the Rio Grande intensifies
New Mexico Political Report
Last winter, snows didn't come to the mountains, and the headwaters of the Rio Grande suffered from drought. In April, the river--New Mexico's ...
Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner
FOX31 Denver
DENVER — Colorado's drought is getting worse, with unusually dry ... across the Southwestern U.S. Parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah are also ...
State investigates trout die-off in Pecos River
Santa Fe New Mexican
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is investigating a decline in brown and rainbow trout, which officials believe is related to this year's ..
California and National Drought Summary for September 25, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
September 27, 2018 - The combination of energetics from northern Mexico ... Much of southern NewEngland received a soaking rainfall when the ...
IID pushing forward on plan to place additional water in Lake MeadImperial Valley Press
... New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, according to the Associated Press. A nearly two-decade drought, coupled with rising demand from growing cities, ...
UNM researcher delves into water politics affecting our state's most beloved crop
UNM Newsroom
“New Mexican agriculture depends on irrigation. ... the New Mexico/Texas water litigation, increasing water scarcity, and drought conditions,” she says.
Southwest Drought Webinar Scheduled for Oct. 24
Pagosa Daily Post
Southwest Drought Webinar Scheduled for Oct. 24 ... precipitation in the region, which includes portions of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
September 26, 2018
As warming strains NM's water supplies, 'status quo' no longer works
New Mexico Political Report
And New Mexico's water laws today are still based on codes that the territorial ... Without it, they would not have survived the drought of the 1950s.
New Mexican ranchers remain steadfast during drought
Ventura Broadcasting Company
Industries came and went. People moved in, moved out. But southern Eddy County, New Mexico always remained, despite the struggles brought on ...
As warming strains NM's water supplies, 'status quo' no longer works
New Mexico Political Report
And New Mexico's water laws today are still based on codes that the territorial ... Without it, they would not have survived the drought of the 1950s.
New Mexican ranchers remain steadfast during drought
Ventura Broadcasting Company
Industries came and went. People moved in, moved out. But southern Eddy County, New Mexico always remained, despite the struggles brought on ...
September 24, 2018
Prescribed Santa Fe forest burn considered despite drought
Topix
Areas around the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed were prepped Friday for a prescribed burn. Drop point one encompasses an area between the ...
Southeast New Mexican ranchers remain steadfast during drought
Carlsbad Current-Argus
But southern Eddy County, New Mexico always remained, despite the ... a heavy rain, on a warm June morning and saw his land strangled by drought.
Prescribed Santa Fe forest burn considered despite drought
Topix
Areas around the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed were prepped Friday for a prescribed burn. Drop point one encompasses an area between the ...
Southeast New Mexican ranchers remain steadfast during drought
Carlsbad Current-Argus
But southern Eddy County, New Mexico always remained, despite the ... a heavy rain, on a warm June morning and saw his land strangled by drought.
September 22, 2018
Elephant Butte is at 3 percent capacity; what happens next?
Las Cruces Sun-News
Many spots around New Mexico reveal signs of drought and climate change, whether it's the puny flows of the Rio Grande, the fire-ravaged forests of ...
Elephant Butte is at 3 percent capacity; what happens next?
Las Cruces Sun-News
Many spots around New Mexico reveal signs of drought and climate change, whether it's the puny flows of the Rio Grande, the fire-ravaged forests of ...
September 21, 2018
Heavy Rainfall, Possible Flooding Expected in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas Late This Week
The Weather Channel
Showers and thunderstorms will continue in New Mexico, as well as ... Some of this rainfall may be beneficial due to ongoing drought in parts of Texas ...
California and National Drought Summary for September 18, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Drought conditions improved or were alleviated across these regions. .... Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, exactly over the area where drought ...
Ranchers question USDA's plan to retool drought insurance
Politico
Ranchers question USDA's plan to retool drought insurance .... Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah — some of the nation's largest ranching ...
As fall is nigh, drought persists
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Fall arrives this weekend, but you might not guess it given fire and drought ... hunters and getting them to move their camps due to the new closures. ... as Bolinger had hoped, providing decent moisture in Arizona and New Mexico, ...
Heavy Rainfall, Possible Flooding Expected in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas Late This Week
The Weather Channel
Showers and thunderstorms will continue in New Mexico, as well as ... Some of this rainfall may be beneficial due to ongoing drought in parts of Texas ...
California and National Drought Summary for September 18, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Drought conditions improved or were alleviated across these regions. .... Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, exactly over the area where drought ...
Ranchers question USDA's plan to retool drought insurance
Politico
Ranchers question USDA's plan to retool drought insurance .... Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah — some of the nation's largest ranching ...
As fall is nigh, drought persists
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Fall arrives this weekend, but you might not guess it given fire and drought ... hunters and getting them to move their camps due to the new closures. ... as Bolinger had hoped, providing decent moisture in Arizona and New Mexico, ...
September 19, 2018
Tropical moisture to fuel downpours in southwestern US at midweek
AccuWeather.com
"Localized flooding can occur in Arizona and New Mexico," Vido said. ... and New Mexico have been suffering in moderate to exceptional drought ...
Winter wheat seeding continues at a rapid pace New Mexico
High Plains Journal
16, exacerbating drought conditions in many areas and forcing some ranchers to wean and sell calves earlier than normal, according to USDA's ...
BLM looks to strike balance between extraction, environment in Carlsbad resource plan
Carlsbad Current-Argus
We need to find a way to support southeast New Mexico.” ... is one of the biggest concerns as drought can further stymie and already arid region.
Colorado wildfire update: Heat wave stoking wildfires from New Mexico to Wyoming borders
The Denver Post
From the Horse fire near the New Mexico border to the Ryan fire now partly burning in Wyoming, Colorado wildfires continue to scorch new forests and ...
Tropical moisture to fuel downpours in southwestern US at midweek
AccuWeather.com
"Localized flooding can occur in Arizona and New Mexico," Vido said. ... and New Mexico have been suffering in moderate to exceptional drought ...
Winter wheat seeding continues at a rapid pace New Mexico
High Plains Journal
16, exacerbating drought conditions in many areas and forcing some ranchers to wean and sell calves earlier than normal, according to USDA's ...
BLM looks to strike balance between extraction, environment in Carlsbad resource plan
Carlsbad Current-Argus
We need to find a way to support southeast New Mexico.” ... is one of the biggest concerns as drought can further stymie and already arid region.
Colorado wildfire update: Heat wave stoking wildfires from New Mexico to Wyoming borders
The Denver Post
From the Horse fire near the New Mexico border to the Ryan fire now partly burning in Wyoming, Colorado wildfires continue to scorch new forests and ...
September 16, 2018
Birds on the brain: Stupefying facts from new avian researchThe Daily Herald
Birds on the brain: Stupefying facts from new avian research ... in the number and diversity of bird populations at nine sites surveyed in northern New Mexico, ... loss of pinon pines due to prolonged droughtand hotter temperatures.
Letters: Anglers support Game and Fish actions
Las Cruces Sun-News
All trout populations in our region have suffered from drought and ... Toner Mitchell, New Mexico Water and Habitat Coordinator, Trout Unlimited ...
NMSU researchers study consumer perceptions of jujube fruit
Las Cruces Sun-News
... including areas faced with high heat and drought-like conditions, attributes ... “We know they will grow in New Mexico, and we have cultivars that are ...
Oil and gas adapts to drought as extraction grows in the Permian
Carlsbad Current-Argus
But that required one of the scarcest and most contended resources throughout New Mexico and the American Southwest: water. Fresh groundwater ...
Birds on the brain: Stupefying facts from new avian researchThe Daily Herald
Birds on the brain: Stupefying facts from new avian research ... in the number and diversity of bird populations at nine sites surveyed in northern New Mexico, ... loss of pinon pines due to prolonged droughtand hotter temperatures.
Letters: Anglers support Game and Fish actions
Las Cruces Sun-News
All trout populations in our region have suffered from drought and ... Toner Mitchell, New Mexico Water and Habitat Coordinator, Trout Unlimited ...
NMSU researchers study consumer perceptions of jujube fruit
Las Cruces Sun-News
... including areas faced with high heat and drought-like conditions, attributes ... “We know they will grow in New Mexico, and we have cultivars that are ...
Oil and gas adapts to drought as extraction grows in the Permian
Carlsbad Current-Argus
But that required one of the scarcest and most contended resources throughout New Mexico and the American Southwest: water. Fresh groundwater ...
September 15, 2018
Coyotes moving in on Carlsbad, culling contests continue
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Woods Houghton, Eddy County extension agent with New Mexico State ... drought has made food scarcer in the wild, forcing coyotes to find new ...
Firefighters monitoring fire near Cabezon Peak
KOB
Marian Camacho September 14, 2018 09:05 AM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Firefighters are monitoring a lightning-sparked fire burning on the ...
Designing a conservation strategy for rare plant species
taosnews
Did you know 235 rare and endangered plant species live in New Mexico? ... Wednesday (Oct 17): “An Update on Tree Health in a Drought,” Mark ...
Coyotes moving in on Carlsbad, culling contests continue
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Woods Houghton, Eddy County extension agent with New Mexico State ... drought has made food scarcer in the wild, forcing coyotes to find new ...
Firefighters monitoring fire near Cabezon Peak
KOB
Marian Camacho September 14, 2018 09:05 AM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Firefighters are monitoring a lightning-sparked fire burning on the ...
Designing a conservation strategy for rare plant species
taosnews
Did you know 235 rare and endangered plant species live in New Mexico? ... Wednesday (Oct 17): “An Update on Tree Health in a Drought,” Mark ...
September 9, 2018
'A hot drought': Warming is driving much of the Colorado River's decline, scientists sayBrinkwire (press release)
Now, new research indicates that a large portion of that decline isn't due to ... of Nevada, Arizona and California; and 1.5 million acre-feet for Mexico.
Flood, drought and satellites: online tools boost climate cooperation
Modern Diplomacy
Flood, drought and satellites: online tools boost climate cooperation ... A swing from flood to drought and back that costs nations billions of dollars .... Environmental Cooperation held a conference in Morelia, Mexico, leading to ... is the focus of a new study in China with interesting ramifications for climate ...
Carlsbad, CID look for new ideas to combat drought
Carlsbad Current-Argus
About 99 percent of New Mexico was labeled as suffering drought conditions throughout the year by the United States Drought monitor, but Carlsbad ...
'A hot drought': Warming is driving much of the Colorado River's decline, scientists sayBrinkwire (press release)
Now, new research indicates that a large portion of that decline isn't due to ... of Nevada, Arizona and California; and 1.5 million acre-feet for Mexico.
Flood, drought and satellites: online tools boost climate cooperation
Modern Diplomacy
Flood, drought and satellites: online tools boost climate cooperation ... A swing from flood to drought and back that costs nations billions of dollars .... Environmental Cooperation held a conference in Morelia, Mexico, leading to ... is the focus of a new study in China with interesting ramifications for climate ...
Carlsbad, CID look for new ideas to combat drought
Carlsbad Current-Argus
About 99 percent of New Mexico was labeled as suffering drought conditions throughout the year by the United States Drought monitor, but Carlsbad ...
September 8, 2018
The Colorado River is evaporating, and climate change is largely to blame
Mashable
... River Basin — a vast region stretching from Wyoming to New Mexico. ... from when humans started gauging the river, for this drought,” said Udall.
Lack of grass, water, hay raise concerns with Big Country cattle producers
ReporterNews.com
“And they're having to get it from New Mexico and Oklahoma,” he said. ... cutting was also below normal in quantity and quality due to drought, he said.
The Colorado River is evaporating, and climate change is largely to blame
Mashable
... River Basin — a vast region stretching from Wyoming to New Mexico. ... from when humans started gauging the river, for this drought,” said Udall.
Lack of grass, water, hay raise concerns with Big Country cattle producers
ReporterNews.com
“And they're having to get it from New Mexico and Oklahoma,” he said. ... cutting was also below normal in quantity and quality due to drought, he said.
September 5, 2018
Monsoon aids farmers, but for many, damage is done
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sunflowers, those harbingers of cooler weather in Northern New Mexico, flaunted their bright ... “A droughtis usually answered with a flood,” he said.
Drought keeps tight grip on county, state
The Herald Journal
The Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico continues to be the most severely drought-stricken part of the country, while ...
States Take the Lead in Finding Uses for Produced Water
EHS Daily Advisor (press release) (blog)
The EPA and several departments of the state of New Mexico recently ... As do many others, the EPA and New Mexico believe produced water can be ... is especially important in arid areas suffering from droughtlike New Mexico,” ...
Tales in a tree
taosnews
Here in Northern New Mexico, Swetnam has worked with The Nature Conservancy on a project using tree ring research to learn about fire history in ...
Fighting Fire with Fire: California Turns to Prescribed Burning
Yale Environment 360
Fighting Fire with Fire: California Turns to Prescribed Burning .... Arizona and New Mexico set intentional fires on just over 570,000 acres in 2017, ...
Monsoon aids farmers, but for many, damage is done
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sunflowers, those harbingers of cooler weather in Northern New Mexico, flaunted their bright ... “A droughtis usually answered with a flood,” he said.
Drought keeps tight grip on county, state
The Herald Journal
The Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico continues to be the most severely drought-stricken part of the country, while ...
States Take the Lead in Finding Uses for Produced Water
EHS Daily Advisor (press release) (blog)
The EPA and several departments of the state of New Mexico recently ... As do many others, the EPA and New Mexico believe produced water can be ... is especially important in arid areas suffering from droughtlike New Mexico,” ...
Tales in a tree
taosnews
Here in Northern New Mexico, Swetnam has worked with The Nature Conservancy on a project using tree ring research to learn about fire history in ...
Fighting Fire with Fire: California Turns to Prescribed Burning
Yale Environment 360
Fighting Fire with Fire: California Turns to Prescribed Burning .... Arizona and New Mexico set intentional fires on just over 570,000 acres in 2017, ...
September 2, 2018
When it rains, let's pray it pours
Carlsbad Current-Argus
As New Mexico suffers through drought conditions, I am reminded of this piece of art and how very much our state and its people depend on water.
What is drought? A reality for New Mexicans that keeps getting worse
Carlsbad Current-Argus
This year's drought is nothing new. New Mexico has long followed a cyclical path of sporadic rainfall, and intense dryness. But conditions this year ...
In Arizona's high country, a plan to thin the forest and protect Payson's water supply
AZCentral.com
After accounting for water contamination and fire suppression, the cost could jump .... the owls are found in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
When it rains, let's pray it pours
Carlsbad Current-Argus
As New Mexico suffers through drought conditions, I am reminded of this piece of art and how very much our state and its people depend on water.
What is drought? A reality for New Mexicans that keeps getting worse
Carlsbad Current-Argus
This year's drought is nothing new. New Mexico has long followed a cyclical path of sporadic rainfall, and intense dryness. But conditions this year ...
In Arizona's high country, a plan to thin the forest and protect Payson's water supply
AZCentral.com
After accounting for water contamination and fire suppression, the cost could jump .... the owls are found in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
September 1, 2018
The insider's map of choice: High Desert Field GuidesSanta Fe New Mexican
In 2017, they left Northern New Mexico, having literally rewritten the maps to the ... The Rock Art Images of Northern New Mexico map contains timelines ... backcountry activities were suspended when the droughtwas at its peak.
IID weighs proposal to keep more water in Lake Mead
Imperial Valley Press
EL CENTRO — With federal projections suggesting worsening drought ... in Mexico and the U.S. states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New ...
Wildfire risk likely to increase into late September as hot, dry weather builds across West
AccuWeather.com
The western United States remains a tinderbox, and wildfire conditions may worsen as September weather patterns progress. A persistent northward ...
The insider's map of choice: High Desert Field GuidesSanta Fe New Mexican
In 2017, they left Northern New Mexico, having literally rewritten the maps to the ... The Rock Art Images of Northern New Mexico map contains timelines ... backcountry activities were suspended when the droughtwas at its peak.
IID weighs proposal to keep more water in Lake Mead
Imperial Valley Press
EL CENTRO — With federal projections suggesting worsening drought ... in Mexico and the U.S. states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New ...
Wildfire risk likely to increase into late September as hot, dry weather builds across West
AccuWeather.com
The western United States remains a tinderbox, and wildfire conditions may worsen as September weather patterns progress. A persistent northward ...
August 31, 2018
California and National Drought Summary for August 28, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...Sierra Sun Times
No changes were made this week to the depictions in Washington, California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Additionally, no changes were ...
Crews battle massive fire near I-25 and Broadway
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Several fire crews are fighting a massive fire in the area of I-25 and Broadway. Bernalillo County Fire Department ...
A War Over Water in the Southwest
U.S. News & World Report
It's a law that has some in neighboring New Mexico seething. ... from Loving County, which is on a list of counties seeking federal drought assistance.
California and National Drought Summary for August 28, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...Sierra Sun Times
No changes were made this week to the depictions in Washington, California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Additionally, no changes were ...
Crews battle massive fire near I-25 and Broadway
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Several fire crews are fighting a massive fire in the area of I-25 and Broadway. Bernalillo County Fire Department ...
A War Over Water in the Southwest
U.S. News & World Report
It's a law that has some in neighboring New Mexico seething. ... from Loving County, which is on a list of counties seeking federal drought assistance.
August 29, 2018
New Mexico plateau named for birds is seeing them die off
Thehour.com
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Scientists believe a New Mexico plateau ... A drought soon followed, and pinon stands were weakened, then attacked, ...
Rainfall more widespread New Mexico
High Plains Journal
Rainfall more widespread New Mexico ... while other locations still needed additional moisture to reverse the prolonged drought conditions, according .
Two months after record rain, drought is back
Valley morning Star
Before those rains, in early June, the drought index listed northern ... and New Mexico and northern Mexico from about the start of July to mid-August.
New Mexico plateau named for birds is seeing them die off
Thehour.com
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Scientists believe a New Mexico plateau ... A drought soon followed, and pinon stands were weakened, then attacked, ...
Rainfall more widespread New Mexico
High Plains Journal
Rainfall more widespread New Mexico ... while other locations still needed additional moisture to reverse the prolonged drought conditions, according .
Two months after record rain, drought is back
Valley morning Star
Before those rains, in early June, the drought index listed northern ... and New Mexico and northern Mexico from about the start of July to mid-August.
August 26, 2018
Central New Mexico Project? How a 50-year-old rule could let New Mexico use Arizona water
AZCentral.com
As Arizona officials laid the groundwork for the Central Arizona Project 50 years ago, they made promises that critics now say could imperil habitat, ...
Odds of unprecedented Colorado River shortage increase, federal water managers say
The Denver Post
DENVER — The drought-stressed Colorado River carried even less water than ... of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. ... Arizona, Nevada and Mexico would have their shares reduced first in a ...
Central New Mexico Project? How a 50-year-old rule could let New Mexico use Arizona water
AZCentral.com
As Arizona officials laid the groundwork for the Central Arizona Project 50 years ago, they made promises that critics now say could imperil habitat, ...
Odds of unprecedented Colorado River shortage increase, federal water managers say
The Denver Post
DENVER — The drought-stressed Colorado River carried even less water than ... of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. ... Arizona, Nevada and Mexico would have their shares reduced first in a ...
August 23, 2018
North America hasn't had a megadrought in recorded history. It could be overdue
Quartz
North America hasn't had a megadrought in recorded history. ... The University of New Mexico climate scientist pointed to a slide showing a chart of ...
Letters: Pearce over-estimates state water supply
Las Cruces Sun-News
The Las Cruces Sun-News also ran its lead story on the ongoing drought in New Mexico. Both shed light on the worsening dangers we face due to our ...
Dams and reservoirs can't save us. This is the new future of water infrastructure.
Quartz
... human demand for freshwater and worsening, lengthening droughts. ... In his work at the University of New Mexico, Hightower, the civil engineering ...
$2M deal aims to keep Rio Grande flowing in New Mexico
Plainview Daily Herald
$2M deal aims to keep Rio Grande flowing in New Mexico ... It comes as the arid state grapples with an ongoing severe drought. After a historically low ...
North America hasn't had a megadrought in recorded history. It could be overdue
Quartz
North America hasn't had a megadrought in recorded history. ... The University of New Mexico climate scientist pointed to a slide showing a chart of ...
Letters: Pearce over-estimates state water supply
Las Cruces Sun-News
The Las Cruces Sun-News also ran its lead story on the ongoing drought in New Mexico. Both shed light on the worsening dangers we face due to our ...
Dams and reservoirs can't save us. This is the new future of water infrastructure.
Quartz
... human demand for freshwater and worsening, lengthening droughts. ... In his work at the University of New Mexico, Hightower, the civil engineering ...
$2M deal aims to keep Rio Grande flowing in New Mexico
Plainview Daily Herald
$2M deal aims to keep Rio Grande flowing in New Mexico ... It comes as the arid state grapples with an ongoing severe drought. After a historically low ...
August 22, 2018
Climate: In-depth analysis of summer rankings; what's to come
WFTV Orlando
Arizona and New Mexico had record warm temperatures so far, this year. ... has not been much of an issue in the west which has sparked fires.
Western US drought taking its toll on farmers' crops and cattleDigital Journal
Western U.S. drought taking its toll on farmers' crops and cattle ... Sparsely populated areas in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, in particular, ...
Gubernatorial candidates lay out water management plans
Farmington Daily Times
The New Mexico State Water Plan Statute requires the ISC review its state water .... “Conservation and drought mitigation must be an ongoing effort.
Missouri opens hay, water programs for farmers amid drought
The News Tribune
The southwestern U.S. is also experiencing drought. New Mexico's governor issued a drought declaration in July, groundwater levels have dropped ...
Climate: In-depth analysis of summer rankings; what's to come
WFTV Orlando
Arizona and New Mexico had record warm temperatures so far, this year. ... has not been much of an issue in the west which has sparked fires.
Western US drought taking its toll on farmers' crops and cattleDigital Journal
Western U.S. drought taking its toll on farmers' crops and cattle ... Sparsely populated areas in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, in particular, ...
Gubernatorial candidates lay out water management plans
Farmington Daily Times
The New Mexico State Water Plan Statute requires the ISC review its state water .... “Conservation and drought mitigation must be an ongoing effort.
Missouri opens hay, water programs for farmers amid drought
The News Tribune
The southwestern U.S. is also experiencing drought. New Mexico's governor issued a drought declaration in July, groundwater levels have dropped ...
August 21, 2018
Northern California wildfire causes haze in New Mexico
KOAT Albuquerque
In just 24 hours, haze from the wildfire burning in northern California filled the New Mexico sky, so much that Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are ...
Northern California wildfire causes haze in New Mexico
KOAT Albuquerque
In just 24 hours, haze from the wildfire burning in northern California filled the New Mexico sky, so much that Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are ...
August 20, 2018
City of Albuquerque issues Health Alert due to wildfire smoke
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department has issued an official Health Alert because of wildfire ...
City of Albuquerque issues Health Alert due to wildfire smoke
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department has issued an official Health Alert because of wildfire ...
August 19, 2018
Las Vegas DROUGHT WARNING: Key reservoir could start to run dry in barely A YEAR – report
Express.co.uk
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming rely on the river, as well as Native American reservations and northwestern ...
Anticipating Effects of Climate Change in Rim Country, ArizonaPayson Roundup
In northern New Mexico in 2003, I was stunned to see the area's thick piñon forest become orange ‒ dead from drought and bark beetles. Some 97 ...
Researcher Finds New Urgency for Climate Solution in Tree Recovery Lag
Arizona Public Media
UA natural resources professor David Breshears examined reports of a tree die-off during a New Mexico drought in the 1950s and compared it to the ...
Las Vegas DROUGHT WARNING: Key reservoir could start to run dry in barely A YEAR – report
Express.co.uk
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming rely on the river, as well as Native American reservations and northwestern ...
Anticipating Effects of Climate Change in Rim Country, ArizonaPayson Roundup
In northern New Mexico in 2003, I was stunned to see the area's thick piñon forest become orange ‒ dead from drought and bark beetles. Some 97 ...
Researcher Finds New Urgency for Climate Solution in Tree Recovery Lag
Arizona Public Media
UA natural resources professor David Breshears examined reports of a tree die-off during a New Mexico drought in the 1950s and compared it to the ...
August 16, 2018
Feed prices for cattle climb as pasture and hay fields fall short in hot, dry weather
Globalnews.ca
“We are seeing in the southern United States–like Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and California–an extreme drought. Those people are also having ...
Fracking Wastewater Spikes 1440% in Half Decade
EcoWatch
Much of New Mexico has been in the grips of a severe drought since the year began, and the same is true to a lesser degree in Texas as well.
White House pledges to work more closely with states vs. wildfires
KOB
California and other states face longer and more destructive wildfire seasons because of drought, warmer weather attributed to climate change and ...
How Ranchers Are Getting by With Less Water Across the West
News Deeply
It's the same in New Mexico as in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and ... In drier, drought-prone parts of the West, some ranchers will conserve ...
Bird communities dwindle on New Mexico's Pajarito PlateauPhys.Org
Bird communities dwindle on New Mexico's Pajarito Plateau ... pine trees due to prolonged drought, hotter temperatures and bark beetle outbreaks in ...
Federal officials predict shortage for Lake Mead in 2020, adding more pressure on states for ...
The Nevada Independent
In nearly two decades of drought, the storage bank for the regional ... is released into Lake Mead from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Summer fires, burn scars lead to closure of Durango trails until summer 2019
KOB
... miles of trails that are going to be completely shut down for the next several months—the equivalent of driving from Durango to Aztec, New Mexico.
GOP Candidate For NM Governor Steve Pearce Announces Forestry Management Plan
KRWG
New Mexico State Forestry Division (NMSF) is responsible for fighting and suppressing all wildfires on state and often private lands. New Mexico ...
Map shows much of New Mexico still struggling with drought
KRQE News 13
Map shows much of New Mexico still struggling with drought ... recent rain has been great, but it hasn't been enough to ease New Mexico's drought.
Irrigation ops tightening in the Middle Rio Grande
New Mexico Political Report
A new drought monitor will be released Thursday, but as of last week's map, nearly 70 percent of New Mexico was experiencing severe to exceptional ...
Feed prices for cattle climb as pasture and hay fields fall short in hot, dry weather
Globalnews.ca
“We are seeing in the southern United States–like Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and California–an extreme drought. Those people are also having ...
Fracking Wastewater Spikes 1440% in Half Decade
EcoWatch
Much of New Mexico has been in the grips of a severe drought since the year began, and the same is true to a lesser degree in Texas as well.
White House pledges to work more closely with states vs. wildfires
KOB
California and other states face longer and more destructive wildfire seasons because of drought, warmer weather attributed to climate change and ...
How Ranchers Are Getting by With Less Water Across the West
News Deeply
It's the same in New Mexico as in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and ... In drier, drought-prone parts of the West, some ranchers will conserve ...
Bird communities dwindle on New Mexico's Pajarito PlateauPhys.Org
Bird communities dwindle on New Mexico's Pajarito Plateau ... pine trees due to prolonged drought, hotter temperatures and bark beetle outbreaks in ...
Federal officials predict shortage for Lake Mead in 2020, adding more pressure on states for ...
The Nevada Independent
In nearly two decades of drought, the storage bank for the regional ... is released into Lake Mead from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Summer fires, burn scars lead to closure of Durango trails until summer 2019
KOB
... miles of trails that are going to be completely shut down for the next several months—the equivalent of driving from Durango to Aztec, New Mexico.
GOP Candidate For NM Governor Steve Pearce Announces Forestry Management Plan
KRWG
New Mexico State Forestry Division (NMSF) is responsible for fighting and suppressing all wildfires on state and often private lands. New Mexico ...
Map shows much of New Mexico still struggling with drought
KRQE News 13
Map shows much of New Mexico still struggling with drought ... recent rain has been great, but it hasn't been enough to ease New Mexico's drought.
Irrigation ops tightening in the Middle Rio Grande
New Mexico Political Report
A new drought monitor will be released Thursday, but as of last week's map, nearly 70 percent of New Mexico was experiencing severe to exceptional ...
August 15, 2018
New Mexico Groundwater Diversion Plan Rejected as 'Water Speculation'
News Deeply
We need to keep groundwater in the ground for times of drought, and then ... Under the New MexicoConstitution, people or entities with water rights ...
Why One Arizona County Could Upend the Southwest's Drought Plan
News Deeply
Yet after 19 years of drought, just 500 farmers in one Arizona county may ..... Under the New MexicoConstitution, people or entities with water rights ...
New Mexico Groundwater Diversion Plan Rejected as 'Water Speculation'
News Deeply
We need to keep groundwater in the ground for times of drought, and then ... Under the New MexicoConstitution, people or entities with water rights ...
Why One Arizona County Could Upend the Southwest's Drought Plan
News Deeply
Yet after 19 years of drought, just 500 farmers in one Arizona county may ..... Under the New MexicoConstitution, people or entities with water rights ...
August 13, 2018
After the fires: What do we want?
New Mexico Political Report
says Hurteau, a biology professor at the University of New Mexico. ... In 2010, a peer-reviewed paper showed how intense drought, insect outbreaks ...
Downpours in Texas, Oklahoma through Monday could bring both flash flooding and drought relief
AccuWeather.com
The combination of Gulf of Mexico moisture and a nearby storm will fuel the widespread wet pattern throughout the weekend and into Monday for ...
After the fires: What do we want?
New Mexico Political Report
says Hurteau, a biology professor at the University of New Mexico. ... In 2010, a peer-reviewed paper showed how intense drought, insect outbreaks ...
Downpours in Texas, Oklahoma through Monday could bring both flash flooding and drought relief
AccuWeather.com
The combination of Gulf of Mexico moisture and a nearby storm will fuel the widespread wet pattern throughout the weekend and into Monday for ...
August 12, 2018
Environmental Advocates Fight To Protect The Otero Mesa
KRWG
Abair studies plants at New Mexico State University. ... That, in combination with drought, led to most of those grasslands disappearing, and through a ...
More than 100 large wildfires in US as new blazes erupt
Reuters
(Reuters) - Six large new wildfires have erupted in the United States that ... The fires have scorched states from Washington to New Mexico, with .
Environmental Advocates Fight To Protect The Otero Mesa
KRWG
Abair studies plants at New Mexico State University. ... That, in combination with drought, led to most of those grasslands disappearing, and through a ...
More than 100 large wildfires in US as new blazes erupt
Reuters
(Reuters) - Six large new wildfires have erupted in the United States that ... The fires have scorched states from Washington to New Mexico, with .
August 11, 2018
Monsoon season still MIA
The Daily Planet
The fire, which is located 12 miles northwest of Nucla, was caused by a lightning ... “I'm talking about all of us — Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada.
We must get serious about our climate
Albuquerque Journal
Unprecedented forest fires, including “fire tornados,” now blazing. ... and other New Mexico groups committed to saving us from climate change. 4
Recreation area to reopen in northern New Mexico forestKFDA
TAOS, N.M. (AP) - A recreation area in Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico is ... The trees died as a result of drought, disease and insects.
Weather prompts fish 'die-offs' in NM lakes, rivers, Game and Fish says
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Recent weather is behind fish “die-offs” being ... “Due to recent weather patterns across the state, including drought and ...
NM Environment Review: San Augustin Plains Ranch, drought (& more drought) and a “Hothouse ...
New Mexico Political Report
-In High Country News, Cally Carswell of Santa Fe pondered climate change and New Mexico's future. You can read her essay, “Drought, dread and ...
Monsoon rains a no-show so far in Southwest Colorado
The Durango Herald
The drought has taken a massive toll on the region's reservoirs. ... Arizona and New Mexico have actually recorded above-average rainfall, ...
NM officials consider options to reuse oilfield water
New Mexico Political Report
NM Political Report reached out to the three state agencies that signed the ... New Mexico has been in the grip of severe drought for almost a year.
Monsoon season still MIA
The Daily Planet
The fire, which is located 12 miles northwest of Nucla, was caused by a lightning ... “I'm talking about all of us — Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada.
We must get serious about our climate
Albuquerque Journal
Unprecedented forest fires, including “fire tornados,” now blazing. ... and other New Mexico groups committed to saving us from climate change. 4
Recreation area to reopen in northern New Mexico forestKFDA
TAOS, N.M. (AP) - A recreation area in Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico is ... The trees died as a result of drought, disease and insects.
Weather prompts fish 'die-offs' in NM lakes, rivers, Game and Fish says
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Recent weather is behind fish “die-offs” being ... “Due to recent weather patterns across the state, including drought and ...
NM Environment Review: San Augustin Plains Ranch, drought (& more drought) and a “Hothouse ...
New Mexico Political Report
-In High Country News, Cally Carswell of Santa Fe pondered climate change and New Mexico's future. You can read her essay, “Drought, dread and ...
Monsoon rains a no-show so far in Southwest Colorado
The Durango Herald
The drought has taken a massive toll on the region's reservoirs. ... Arizona and New Mexico have actually recorded above-average rainfall, ...
NM officials consider options to reuse oilfield water
New Mexico Political Report
NM Political Report reached out to the three state agencies that signed the ... New Mexico has been in the grip of severe drought for almost a year.
August 10, 2018
USDA designates Eddy County disaster area due to drought
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Farmers and ranchers in three southeast New Mexico counties may be eligible for emergency loans following a natural disaster area declaration from ...
2 Eastern New Mexico Counties Ease Fire Restrictions
U.S. News & World Report
Two eastern New Mexico counties are lifting fire restrictions as summer ... Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols says the burn ban, drought conditions on ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 7, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
But despite these beneficial rains, exceptional drought (D4) still covers most of north-central and northwestern New Mexico. some west-central, ...
USDA designates Eddy County disaster area due to drought
Carlsbad Current-Argus
Farmers and ranchers in three southeast New Mexico counties may be eligible for emergency loans following a natural disaster area declaration from ...
2 Eastern New Mexico Counties Ease Fire Restrictions
U.S. News & World Report
Two eastern New Mexico counties are lifting fire restrictions as summer ... Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols says the burn ban, drought conditions on ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 7, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
But despite these beneficial rains, exceptional drought (D4) still covers most of north-central and northwestern New Mexico. some west-central, ...
August 9, 2018
Downpours to raise flood threat, bring drought relief to part of south-central US
AccuWeather.com
States other than Texas likely to be affected by persistent downpours include New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.
Downpours to raise flood threat, bring drought relief to part of south-central US
AccuWeather.com
States other than Texas likely to be affected by persistent downpours include New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.
August 8, 2018
State engineer denies water speculator bid
Santa Fe New Mexican
In a move hailed by environmentalists and nearby landowners, New Mexico's top water-rights official has dismissed as speculative a company's ...
Farmers are drawing groundwater from the giant Ogallala Aquifer faster than nature replaces it
WTOP
... South Dakota and Nebraska in the north to Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas in the south. But the current drought plaguing the ...
What Effects Tree Thinning Has On Wildfires
NPR
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matthew Hurteau, a forest ecologist at University of New Mexico, about the effectiveness of tree clearing and thinning in ...
Lightning Sparks Cerro Fire On BLM Land Sunday
Los Alamos Daily Post
The fire is burning in piñon and juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine ... However, fire activity to the west has also drifted into central New Mexico, ...
State engineer denies water speculator bid
Santa Fe New Mexican
In a move hailed by environmentalists and nearby landowners, New Mexico's top water-rights official has dismissed as speculative a company's ...
Farmers are drawing groundwater from the giant Ogallala Aquifer faster than nature replaces it
WTOP
... South Dakota and Nebraska in the north to Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas in the south. But the current drought plaguing the ...
What Effects Tree Thinning Has On Wildfires
NPR
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matthew Hurteau, a forest ecologist at University of New Mexico, about the effectiveness of tree clearing and thinning in ...
Lightning Sparks Cerro Fire On BLM Land Sunday
Los Alamos Daily Post
The fire is burning in piñon and juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine ... However, fire activity to the west has also drifted into central New Mexico, ...
August 7, 2018
Little change after brief deluge
Santa Fe New Mexican
I think here in Santa Fe we all have a new appreciation for the monsoons and ... that all this rain really doesn't change anything at all with regard to drought. ... in environmental science and an M.S. in biology from New Mexico State ...
Heat to fuel another round of severe weather across north-central US on Monday
AccuWeather.com
Afternoon storms are also expected to fire over the Plains of southern Wyoming, Colorado and northern New Mexico. Hail can damage vehicles; the ...
Storms to threaten Desert Southwest, Rockies and High Plains this week
AccuWeather.com
One area that is likely to experience storms with drenching rainfall will extend from eastern Colorado to eastern New Mexico, the Oklahoma ...
Little change after brief deluge
Santa Fe New Mexican
I think here in Santa Fe we all have a new appreciation for the monsoons and ... that all this rain really doesn't change anything at all with regard to drought. ... in environmental science and an M.S. in biology from New Mexico State ...
Heat to fuel another round of severe weather across north-central US on Monday
AccuWeather.com
Afternoon storms are also expected to fire over the Plains of southern Wyoming, Colorado and northern New Mexico. Hail can damage vehicles; the ...
Storms to threaten Desert Southwest, Rockies and High Plains this week
AccuWeather.com
One area that is likely to experience storms with drenching rainfall will extend from eastern Colorado to eastern New Mexico, the Oklahoma ...
August 6, 2018
Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 4450 acres
The Journal
The Plateau Fire, burning about 13 miles northeast of Dolores, grew to ... The smoke originates from fires in New Mexico and Southwest Colorado, the ...
Impacted by the latest wildfires or tornadoes? Apply for disaster grants
Rental Pulse
Fires also are causing destruction in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and ...
Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 4450 acres
The Journal
The Plateau Fire, burning about 13 miles northeast of Dolores, grew to ... The smoke originates from fires in New Mexico and Southwest Colorado, the ...
Impacted by the latest wildfires or tornadoes? Apply for disaster grants
Rental Pulse
Fires also are causing destruction in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and ...
August 5, 2018
National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Northeast NM
Santa Fe New Mexican
The county was trying to supply sandbags to the La Cienega fire station, she added. ... Roseanne Rodriguez, a spokeswoman with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, said crews in Chimayó were bracing for more storms .
National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Northeast NM
Santa Fe New Mexican
The county was trying to supply sandbags to the La Cienega fire station, she added. ... Roseanne Rodriguez, a spokeswoman with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, said crews in Chimayó were bracing for more storms .
August 4, 2018
National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Northern NM
Santa Fe New Mexican
Rainfall, coveted for so long by New Mexicans during the drought of 2018, has ... Fourteen out-buildings on the ranch burned and the cause of the fire ...
National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Northeast NM
Santa Fe New Mexican
Rainfall, coveted for so long by New Mexicans during the drought of 2018, has become a major problem in Northeast New Mexico. An overnight flash ...
A Drought Like No Other
Rio Grande Sun
The culprit is the drought in the Southwest, which, in parts of Rio Arriba ... and in Arizona and New Mexicotwo to four degrees warmer than average.
National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Northern NM
Santa Fe New Mexican
Rainfall, coveted for so long by New Mexicans during the drought of 2018, has ... Fourteen out-buildings on the ranch burned and the cause of the fire ...
National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for Northeast NM
Santa Fe New Mexican
Rainfall, coveted for so long by New Mexicans during the drought of 2018, has become a major problem in Northeast New Mexico. An overnight flash ...
A Drought Like No Other
Rio Grande Sun
The culprit is the drought in the Southwest, which, in parts of Rio Arriba ... and in Arizona and New Mexicotwo to four degrees warmer than average.
August 3, 2018
Rains Leave River Covered in Ash, Wildfire Debris
U.S. News & World Report
Recent rains have sent ashes and debris to a northeastern New Mexico river that supplies water to about 1,000 people, making it unfeasible for ...
Drought lingers across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Royce Fontenot, senior hydrologist with the Albuquerque office of the National Weather Service, said during a New Mexico Drought Monitor Working ...
USDA names Eddy County 'disaster area' due to drought conditions
KRQE News 13
EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Agricultural producers in one New Mexico county could be eligible for emergency loans. The United States ...
'Catching hell': Drought heats up water issues in Peñasco Valley
taosnews
This story is one in a three-part series looking at the current drought in New Mexico. Also check out our stories about what the state is doing to prepare ...
Hunting for wild bees to understand the drought
taosnews
This story is one in a three-part series looking at the current drought in New Mexico. Also check out our stories on how drought is heating up water ...
Small businesses need to plan for disasters before they happen
taosnews
In April, for example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared 12 New Mexico counties, including Taos and Mora, as primary natural disaster areas ...
Rains Leave River Covered in Ash, Wildfire Debris
U.S. News & World Report
Recent rains have sent ashes and debris to a northeastern New Mexico river that supplies water to about 1,000 people, making it unfeasible for ...
Drought lingers across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Royce Fontenot, senior hydrologist with the Albuquerque office of the National Weather Service, said during a New Mexico Drought Monitor Working ...
USDA names Eddy County 'disaster area' due to drought conditions
KRQE News 13
EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Agricultural producers in one New Mexico county could be eligible for emergency loans. The United States ...
'Catching hell': Drought heats up water issues in Peñasco Valley
taosnews
This story is one in a three-part series looking at the current drought in New Mexico. Also check out our stories about what the state is doing to prepare ...
Hunting for wild bees to understand the drought
taosnews
This story is one in a three-part series looking at the current drought in New Mexico. Also check out our stories on how drought is heating up water ...
Small businesses need to plan for disasters before they happen
taosnews
In April, for example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared 12 New Mexico counties, including Taos and Mora, as primary natural disaster areas ...
August 2, 2018
Rain quells fears of catastrophic fire in Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Santa Fe National Forest was closed for much of June as temperatures in New Mexico rose against the backdrop of a long and crushing drought.
Executive order targets those hardest hit by the drought
Gallatin North Missourian
But before I get into that, here is some background on the drought. ... and huge swaths of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico are D4 as well.
Intensity of Fires in US West Threatens to Push Firefighters to the Brink
U.S. News & World Report
Driving the wildfires are exceptional drought conditions in large areas of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado, along with abnormally high ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 31, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Monsoon rains continued to provide drought relief for some areas of the Southwest. Southern New Mexicosaw the greatest improvements as drought ...
Monsoon rains found to be beneficial to underground aquifers
Arizona State University
New research dispels that myth. ... rainfall and its impact on groundwater recharge in the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico. .... In addition, drought and fire suppression have contributed to the conversion of grasses to shrub lands.
Ute Park Fire's aftermath: Water supply woes, economic damage
Santa Fe New Mexican
All that debris had threatened to block the flow of water that eventually makes its way to this northeastern New Mexico community of about 1,000 ...
Rain quells fears of catastrophic fire in Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Santa Fe National Forest was closed for much of June as temperatures in New Mexico rose against the backdrop of a long and crushing drought.
Executive order targets those hardest hit by the drought
Gallatin North Missourian
But before I get into that, here is some background on the drought. ... and huge swaths of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico are D4 as well.
Intensity of Fires in US West Threatens to Push Firefighters to the Brink
U.S. News & World Report
Driving the wildfires are exceptional drought conditions in large areas of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado, along with abnormally high ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 31, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Monsoon rains continued to provide drought relief for some areas of the Southwest. Southern New Mexicosaw the greatest improvements as drought ...
Monsoon rains found to be beneficial to underground aquifers
Arizona State University
New research dispels that myth. ... rainfall and its impact on groundwater recharge in the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico. .... In addition, drought and fire suppression have contributed to the conversion of grasses to shrub lands.
Ute Park Fire's aftermath: Water supply woes, economic damage
Santa Fe New Mexican
All that debris had threatened to block the flow of water that eventually makes its way to this northeastern New Mexico community of about 1,000 ...
August 1, 2018
Maggart: When the well runs dry
Sky Hi News
Drought years, such as those in the early aughts, can significantly decrease inflows into the basin, ... Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona, which totals around $900 billion. ... Will they seek to develop a new compact?
Rainfall continues to be spotty with most areas extremely dry New Mexico
High Plains Journal
... drought stress evident in some row crops, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mountain Regional Field Office, New Mexico.
The Only Thing Fire Scientists Are Sure of: This Will Get Worse
WIRED
Swetnam actually lives in a fire-prone landscape in New Mexico—right in the proverbial wildland-urban interface, as he says. He knows it's more ...
Update: Venado Fire Burns 3482 Acres
Los Alamos Daily Post
Multi-agency fire managers are also monitoring designated critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl and the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse.
Maggart: When the well runs dry
Sky Hi News
Drought years, such as those in the early aughts, can significantly decrease inflows into the basin, ... Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona, which totals around $900 billion. ... Will they seek to develop a new compact?
Rainfall continues to be spotty with most areas extremely dry New Mexico
High Plains Journal
... drought stress evident in some row crops, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mountain Regional Field Office, New Mexico.
The Only Thing Fire Scientists Are Sure of: This Will Get Worse
WIRED
Swetnam actually lives in a fire-prone landscape in New Mexico—right in the proverbial wildland-urban interface, as he says. He knows it's more ...
Update: Venado Fire Burns 3482 Acres
Los Alamos Daily Post
Multi-agency fire managers are also monitoring designated critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl and the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse.
July 31, 2018
California battling 17 large wildfires, spends one-fourth of annual fire budget in JulyCNBC
There are now 12,000 firefighters on the lines battling 17 large wildfires, ... from Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland, New Mexico and Oregon.
Drought persisting in southwest
High Plains Journal
Dry conditions have significantly pushed the wildfire threat. Several fires in Colorado and New Mexico are getting closer to containment as there have ...
State forestry lifts fire restrictions on state land
Ruidoso News
Officials with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Forestry Division have lifted smoking, firework, campfire and open ...
California battling 17 large wildfires, spends one-fourth of annual fire budget in JulyCNBC
There are now 12,000 firefighters on the lines battling 17 large wildfires, ... from Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland, New Mexico and Oregon.
Drought persisting in southwest
High Plains Journal
Dry conditions have significantly pushed the wildfire threat. Several fires in Colorado and New Mexico are getting closer to containment as there have ...
State forestry lifts fire restrictions on state land
Ruidoso News
Officials with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Forestry Division have lifted smoking, firework, campfire and open ...
July 30, 2018
Drought persisting in southwest
High Plains Journal
There is widespread drought in the 4 Corners area of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Much of the area is rated in a D3 (extreme drought) or ...
Farmers battle drought conditions
KOAT Albuquerque
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too ...
Drought persisting in southwest
High Plains Journal
There is widespread drought in the 4 Corners area of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Much of the area is rated in a D3 (extreme drought) or ...
Farmers battle drought conditions
KOAT Albuquerque
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too ...
July 29, 2018
Audubon partnership with cities allows release of water into the Rio Grande
Ruidoso News
The flow came at a time when half of New Mexico was experiencing extreme drought and the Rio Grande faced severely dry conditions, with climatic ...
Science Says: Record heat, fires worsened by climate change
TriStateHomepage.com
Records fell in parts of Massachusetts, Maine, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico and Texas. And then there's crazy heat in Europe, where ...
Audubon partnership with cities allows release of water into the Rio Grande
Ruidoso News
The flow came at a time when half of New Mexico was experiencing extreme drought and the Rio Grande faced severely dry conditions, with climatic ...
Science Says: Record heat, fires worsened by climate change
TriStateHomepage.com
Records fell in parts of Massachusetts, Maine, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico and Texas. And then there's crazy heat in Europe, where ...
July 28, 2018
Gallup's Low Water Levels Drawing Attention From Officials
U.S. News & World Report
City officials say the groundwater in one of the largest cities near the Navajo Nation is being mined at a faster rate than it can recharge thanks to ...
Monsoon rains not enough to lift drought in NM
KOAT Albuquerque
So far this monsoon season, 2.35 inches of rain fell in the Albuquerque area, but KOAT's Chief Meteorologist Joe Diaz says it's not enough to end the ...
Gallup's Low Water Levels Drawing Attention From Officials
U.S. News & World Report
City officials say the groundwater in one of the largest cities near the Navajo Nation is being mined at a faster rate than it can recharge thanks to ...
Monsoon rains not enough to lift drought in NM
KOAT Albuquerque
So far this monsoon season, 2.35 inches of rain fell in the Albuquerque area, but KOAT's Chief Meteorologist Joe Diaz says it's not enough to end the ...
July 27, 2018
Drought remains, but rains put dent in Southwest fire danger
Salt Lake Tribune
Albuquerque, N.M. • The threat of wildfire in the American Southwest has been significantly dampened by the monsoon season, but national fire and ...
State Will Appeal Ruling On School Funding, Mayor Of Santa Fe Declares State of Emergency
KUNM
New Mexico To Appeal Ruling On Adequacy Of School Funding .... season, but the region is still grappling with the long-term effects of drought.
Officials Issue Venado Fire Area Closure For Safety
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ and fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at ...
Drought remains, but rains put dent in Southwest fire danger
Salt Lake Tribune
Albuquerque, N.M. • The threat of wildfire in the American Southwest has been significantly dampened by the monsoon season, but national fire and ...
State Will Appeal Ruling On School Funding, Mayor Of Santa Fe Declares State of Emergency
KUNM
New Mexico To Appeal Ruling On Adequacy Of School Funding .... season, but the region is still grappling with the long-term effects of drought.
Officials Issue Venado Fire Area Closure For Safety
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ and fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at ...
July 25, 2018
Drought forces emergency measures for US West's wild horses
Tribune-Review
Parts of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico are under the most severe category of drought, though extreme conditions are present from ...
Udall, Heinrich Announce $1.1 Million Grant For NMSU Sustainable Agriculture Research
KRWG
"Persistent drought is reality in New Mexico and across the West, and as climate change increases the severity of our water shortages, the region's ...
EPA, New Mexico to look at drilling wastewater re-use
Kallanish Energy
... areas suffering from drought like New Mexico,” said EPA spokesman David ... New Mexico is the third-largest oil-producing state in the U.S. In 2017, ...
Flooding in Santa Fe 'a 1000-year event'
Santa Fe New Mexican
... monsoon rains that struck New Mexico's capital city Monday night, an event ... The young trees had struggled to survive in drought conditions.
Venado Fire now at more than 1000 acres
Santa Fe New Mexican
A lightning-caused fire in the Jemez Springs area more than doubled in size from ... The Venado fire is not the only one burning in New Mexico.
Heavy rains, flooding impact Santa Fe, Albuquerque areas
KRQE News 13
Severe weather impacted the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas Monday evening. Up to three inches of heavy rain and hail fell in Santa Fe, flooding ...
Drought forces emergency measures for US West's wild horses
Tribune-Review
Parts of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico are under the most severe category of drought, though extreme conditions are present from ...
Udall, Heinrich Announce $1.1 Million Grant For NMSU Sustainable Agriculture Research
KRWG
"Persistent drought is reality in New Mexico and across the West, and as climate change increases the severity of our water shortages, the region's ...
EPA, New Mexico to look at drilling wastewater re-use
Kallanish Energy
... areas suffering from drought like New Mexico,” said EPA spokesman David ... New Mexico is the third-largest oil-producing state in the U.S. In 2017, ...
Flooding in Santa Fe 'a 1000-year event'
Santa Fe New Mexican
... monsoon rains that struck New Mexico's capital city Monday night, an event ... The young trees had struggled to survive in drought conditions.
Venado Fire now at more than 1000 acres
Santa Fe New Mexican
A lightning-caused fire in the Jemez Springs area more than doubled in size from ... The Venado fire is not the only one burning in New Mexico.
Heavy rains, flooding impact Santa Fe, Albuquerque areas
KRQE News 13
Severe weather impacted the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas Monday evening. Up to three inches of heavy rain and hail fell in Santa Fe, flooding ...
July 23, 2018
Environmental group taps reservoir to boost Rio Grande flow
KOB
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the environmental group Audubon New Mexico says it helped to initiate the ... details on costs or the source of funds being spent to help deal with this year's drought emergency, but says Belen, ...
Lightning Sparks Venado Fire In Jemez Ranger District
Los Alamos Daily Post
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire Firday in the Jemez Ranger District of the ... Fire Information: Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire ...
Fire in Santa Fe National Forest Has Grown to 250 Acres
U.S. News & World Report
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a lightning-caused fire in the Santa Fe National Forest has grown to 250 acres (101 hectares) and is sending ...
Environmental group taps reservoir to boost Rio Grande flow
KOB
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the environmental group Audubon New Mexico says it helped to initiate the ... details on costs or the source of funds being spent to help deal with this year's drought emergency, but says Belen, ...
Lightning Sparks Venado Fire In Jemez Ranger District
Los Alamos Daily Post
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire Firday in the Jemez Ranger District of the ... Fire Information: Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire ...
Fire in Santa Fe National Forest Has Grown to 250 Acres
U.S. News & World Report
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a lightning-caused fire in the Santa Fe National Forest has grown to 250 acres (101 hectares) and is sending ...
July 21, 2018
Voluntary fishing restrictions will help fish make it through a tough year
taosnews
... New Mexico and Southern Colorado are experiencing extreme drought conditions. ... One might even discover a new place with great fishing. 5.
US EPA enters New Mexico wastewater MoU
Hydrocarbon Engineering
... which is especially important in arid areas suffering from drought like New Mexico,” said EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator, David P. Ross.
Utah Department Of Water Resources Hosts Workshop To Develop Drought Plans
Utah Public Radio
... or DWR, held a workshop this week where they discussed the drought. ... Corners states, including Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado joined ...
San Cristobal fire to be 'managed' by monsoons
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com, twitter/CarsonNF, facebook.com/CarsonNF, or call the Public ...
416 Fire turning Animas River brown
KOB
The runoff of mud and debris from the 416 Fire has turned the river water dark brown. "This is pretty predictable, it happens behind most wildland fires," ...
Voluntary fishing restrictions will help fish make it through a tough year
taosnews
... New Mexico and Southern Colorado are experiencing extreme drought conditions. ... One might even discover a new place with great fishing. 5.
US EPA enters New Mexico wastewater MoU
Hydrocarbon Engineering
... which is especially important in arid areas suffering from drought like New Mexico,” said EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator, David P. Ross.
Utah Department Of Water Resources Hosts Workshop To Develop Drought Plans
Utah Public Radio
... or DWR, held a workshop this week where they discussed the drought. ... Corners states, including Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado joined ...
San Cristobal fire to be 'managed' by monsoons
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com, twitter/CarsonNF, facebook.com/CarsonNF, or call the Public ...
416 Fire turning Animas River brown
KOB
The runoff of mud and debris from the 416 Fire has turned the river water dark brown. "This is pretty predictable, it happens behind most wildland fires," ...
July 20, 2018
Drought threatens Colorado River, Utah plans to divert more water to wasteful county
KUTV 2News
(KUTV) - As a drought threatens water supplies in the Colorado River Basin, Utah ... has declined by 14 percent in California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico ... "Utah's failure to reduce water waste while planning new, destructive ...
Drought threatens Colorado River, Utah plans to divert more water to wasteful county
KUTV 2News
(KUTV) - As a drought threatens water supplies in the Colorado River Basin, Utah ... has declined by 14 percent in California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico ... "Utah's failure to reduce water waste while planning new, destructive ...
July 19,2018
Recent monsoon storms "just a drop in the bucket"
KOAT Albuquerque
... storms bringing heavy rain and damaging flooding to parts of the state are only a drop in the bucket for helping New Mexico's drought, experts say.
California and National Drought Summary for July 17, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
In the western United States, monsoonal rains fell over Arizona and New Mexico and parts of southern Utah and Nevada, keeping temperatures in the ...
Satellite Imagery Company Launches Wildfire Twitter Feed
U.S. News & World Report
A new way to detect and track wildfires from the sky is being introduced by a New Mexico-based startup company that combines satellite imagery with ...
Valles Caldera to Manage Lightning-Caused Fire
NM Fire Info
The lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire was first reported on Tuesday, July 17 around 3:30 pm on Valles Caldera National Preserve. The ¼-acre fire ...
Northern New Mexico wildfire not contained
USATODAY.com
Extensive burning operations designed to protect a northern New Mexico community from a wildfire have proven successful so far, but firefighters have ...
Recent monsoon storms "just a drop in the bucket"
KOAT Albuquerque
... storms bringing heavy rain and damaging flooding to parts of the state are only a drop in the bucket for helping New Mexico's drought, experts say.
California and National Drought Summary for July 17, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
In the western United States, monsoonal rains fell over Arizona and New Mexico and parts of southern Utah and Nevada, keeping temperatures in the ...
Satellite Imagery Company Launches Wildfire Twitter Feed
U.S. News & World Report
A new way to detect and track wildfires from the sky is being introduced by a New Mexico-based startup company that combines satellite imagery with ...
Valles Caldera to Manage Lightning-Caused Fire
NM Fire Info
The lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire was first reported on Tuesday, July 17 around 3:30 pm on Valles Caldera National Preserve. The ¼-acre fire ...
Northern New Mexico wildfire not contained
USATODAY.com
Extensive burning operations designed to protect a northern New Mexico community from a wildfire have proven successful so far, but firefighters have ...
July 18, 2018
Audubon Joins New Mexico Municipalities in Water Releases to Recharge Vital Habitat Along the ...
National Audubon Society
The flow comes at a time when half of New Mexico is experiencing extreme drought and the Rio Grande is facing severely dry conditions, with climatic ...
Businesses in New Mexico counties eligible for drought help
New Haven Register
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Businesses in five southern New Mexico counties are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans to help offset ...
Audubon Joins New Mexico Municipalities in Water Releases to Recharge Vital Habitat Along the ...
National Audubon Society
The flow comes at a time when half of New Mexico is experiencing extreme drought and the Rio Grande is facing severely dry conditions, with climatic ...
Businesses in New Mexico counties eligible for drought help
New Haven Register
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Businesses in five southern New Mexico counties are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans to help offset ...
July 17, 2018
Corn and sorghum in mostly good condition but more moisture needed New Mexico
High Plains Journal
Reports from the northwest indicated that despite some rainfall, drought conditions remained, and hay production had suffered. In Union County, corn ...
Carson National Forest lifts fire restrictions
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — Fire restrictions on the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico were lifted today (Monday, July 16). “The fire restrictions ...
Corn and sorghum in mostly good condition but more moisture needed New Mexico
High Plains Journal
Reports from the northwest indicated that despite some rainfall, drought conditions remained, and hay production had suffered. In Union County, corn ...
Carson National Forest lifts fire restrictions
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — Fire restrictions on the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico were lifted today (Monday, July 16). “The fire restrictions ...
July 16, 2018
Tips for Hikers Returning to Reopened NM Forests
Public News Service
Hikers should also be aware of fire danger. Northern New Mexico is still categorized as being in "extreme" or "exceptional" drought, according to the ...
Valles Caldera, Bandelier fire restrictions lifted today
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Park Service cracked down on recreational use in both parks earlier this year due to extremely dry conditions throughout Northern New Mexico ...
Dry weather, lightning igniting wildfires across the West
ABC News
With the heat, dry weather, gusty winds and dry lightning, numerous fire and ... Flash flood watches continue Monday morning from New Mexico into ...
Tips for Hikers Returning to Reopened NM Forests
Public News Service
Hikers should also be aware of fire danger. Northern New Mexico is still categorized as being in "extreme" or "exceptional" drought, according to the ...
Valles Caldera, Bandelier fire restrictions lifted today
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Park Service cracked down on recreational use in both parks earlier this year due to extremely dry conditions throughout Northern New Mexico ...
Dry weather, lightning igniting wildfires across the West
ABC News
With the heat, dry weather, gusty winds and dry lightning, numerous fire and ... Flash flood watches continue Monday morning from New Mexico into ...
July 15, 2018
Fire breaks out in San Cristobal
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
The Carson National Forest is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. ... Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com, ...
Fire breaks out in San Cristobal
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
The Carson National Forest is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. ... Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com, ...
July 14, 2018
Parks, forests across NM now open after rains
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Recent monsoon storms have substantially reduced ... “We would also like to remind the public that we remain in a drought ...
Parks, forests across NM now open after rains
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Recent monsoon storms have substantially reduced ... “We would also like to remind the public that we remain in a drought ...
July 13, 2018
Explainer: Drought creates a perfect storm for wildfires in US West
Reuters.com
TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) - Bigger and more “explosive” wildfires are raging across the U.S. West, with the area burned in Colorado already four ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 10, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for July 10, 2018, 10 Day .... Portions of Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, and eastern Nevada did see ..
State water plan released to public
taosnews
Everyone's been talking about this year's drought, but water planners with the State of New Mexico have outlined the long-term issues with the state's ...
Explainer: Drought creates a perfect storm for wildfires in US West
Reuters.com
TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) - Bigger and more “explosive” wildfires are raging across the U.S. West, with the area burned in Colorado already four ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 10, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for July 10, 2018, 10 Day .... Portions of Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, and eastern Nevada did see ..
State water plan released to public
taosnews
Everyone's been talking about this year's drought, but water planners with the State of New Mexico have outlined the long-term issues with the state's ...
July 12, 2018
After some much needed rain, Narrow Gauge Railroad resumes service
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
A scenic railroad that runs through the southwestern Colorado mountains has resumed regular service after shutting over a month ago because of the ...
All wildfires are not alike, but the US is fighting them that way
The Conversation US
So far, the 2018 fire season has produced a handful of big fires in California, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado; conflagrations in Oklahoma and ...
Officials aim to reopen Cibola National Forest, Sandia Mountains
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Forest Service will lift fire restrictions on the Cibola National Forest and the National Grasslands–to include the ...
After some much needed rain, Narrow Gauge Railroad resumes service
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
A scenic railroad that runs through the southwestern Colorado mountains has resumed regular service after shutting over a month ago because of the ...
All wildfires are not alike, but the US is fighting them that way
The Conversation US
So far, the 2018 fire season has produced a handful of big fires in California, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado; conflagrations in Oklahoma and ...
Officials aim to reopen Cibola National Forest, Sandia Mountains
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Forest Service will lift fire restrictions on the Cibola National Forest and the National Grasslands–to include the ...
July 10, 2018
New Mexico's drought is a climate crisis
Santa Fe New Mexican
Meanwhile, back home in New Mexico, folks have been suffering through an extreme drought, even with the start of monsoon rains this month.
Water Plan Urges New Mexico To Prepare For Drought, Climate Change
KRWG
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's supply of groundwater should be reserved for periods of drought, communities should have sharing ...
In New Mexico, 'Praying for Rain' Won't Be Enough
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico officials have released a new state water plan that calls for reserving groundwater for times of drought and exploring options like ...
Fish Fried: What Rio Grande Drought Means for Endangered Silvery Minnows
The Revelator
Right now 90 percent of New Mexico is considered to be in severe to exceptional drought. Conditions are symptomatic of a growing — and troubling ...
New Mexico's drought is a climate crisis
Santa Fe New Mexican
Meanwhile, back home in New Mexico, folks have been suffering through an extreme drought, even with the start of monsoon rains this month.
Water Plan Urges New Mexico To Prepare For Drought, Climate Change
KRWG
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's supply of groundwater should be reserved for periods of drought, communities should have sharing ...
In New Mexico, 'Praying for Rain' Won't Be Enough
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico officials have released a new state water plan that calls for reserving groundwater for times of drought and exploring options like ...
Fish Fried: What Rio Grande Drought Means for Endangered Silvery Minnows
The Revelator
Right now 90 percent of New Mexico is considered to be in severe to exceptional drought. Conditions are symptomatic of a growing — and troubling ...
July 9, 2018
Monsoons open some forests but aren't enough for NM's rivers
NMPolitics.net
But drought conditions still persist in New Mexico, and despite temporary bumps in flows, the state's rivers are still experiencing lower-than-normal ...
Owl fire continues to burn across border in New Mexico
Eastern Arizona Courier
The Owl fire, which began from a lightning strike on June 30, continues to burn west of northern Greenlee County in New Mexico, within Johnson ...
Monsoons open some forests but aren't enough for NM's rivers
NMPolitics.net
But drought conditions still persist in New Mexico, and despite temporary bumps in flows, the state's rivers are still experiencing lower-than-normal ...
Owl fire continues to burn across border in New Mexico
Eastern Arizona Courier
The Owl fire, which began from a lightning strike on June 30, continues to burn west of northern Greenlee County in New Mexico, within Johnson ...
July 8, 2018
Water world in northeast New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With rain still in short supply, the drought has indirectly taken its toll on another state park as Cimarron Canyon State Park, ...
Ongoing drought affecting ranchers
Del Rio News Herald
ACUÑA, Mexico – The livestock sector in Coahuila is facing a potential ... and although the number of deaths due to the drought is relatively small, the ... Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to ...
Santa Fe National Forest's Closure Order to Be Lifted Monday
U.S. News & World Report
Forest officials tell Albuquerque TV station KRQE that say northern New Mexico's extreme drought conditions in 2018 led to the closure, but the ...
Water world in northeast New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With rain still in short supply, the drought has indirectly taken its toll on another state park as Cimarron Canyon State Park, ...
Ongoing drought affecting ranchers
Del Rio News Herald
ACUÑA, Mexico – The livestock sector in Coahuila is facing a potential ... and although the number of deaths due to the drought is relatively small, the ... Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to ...
Santa Fe National Forest's Closure Order to Be Lifted Monday
U.S. News & World Report
Forest officials tell Albuquerque TV station KRQE that say northern New Mexico's extreme drought conditions in 2018 led to the closure, but the ...
July 7, 2018
Downpour means a break from heat, but also flooding
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico State Police issued an alert Thursday evening that a stretch of ... The rain represents a desperately needed dose of precipitation in a state that has experienced extreme and exceptional drought through the early part of ...
300+ Four Corners homes on pre-evacuation due to mudslide potential
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – While recent rain showers across New Mexico help with fire danger, they can also be a major problem for areas affected by ...
Downpour means a break from heat, but also flooding
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico State Police issued an alert Thursday evening that a stretch of ... The rain represents a desperately needed dose of precipitation in a state that has experienced extreme and exceptional drought through the early part of ...
300+ Four Corners homes on pre-evacuation due to mudslide potential
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – While recent rain showers across New Mexico help with fire danger, they can also be a major problem for areas affected by ...
July 6, 2018
Fires ignite across New Mexico, Colorado, stretching resources
taosnews
The extreme drought in New Mexico has made for a worrisome fire season thus far. In addition to the relatively small wildfire burning east of U.S. Hill in ...
Colorado wildfire destroys 3 homes as flames menace US West
KCAU 9
In northern New Mexico, a wildfire closed a ranch where novelist D.H. Lawrence once sought spiritual renewal. Officials said a fire in drought-stricken ...
Scout ranch closes backcountry activities due to fire threat
KOB
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) - A Boy Scouts ranch in northern New Mexico is ... summer backcountry season due to continued threat from extreme wildfire ...
Fires ignite across New Mexico, Colorado, stretching resources
taosnews
The extreme drought in New Mexico has made for a worrisome fire season thus far. In addition to the relatively small wildfire burning east of U.S. Hill in ...
Colorado wildfire destroys 3 homes as flames menace US West
KCAU 9
In northern New Mexico, a wildfire closed a ranch where novelist D.H. Lawrence once sought spiritual renewal. Officials said a fire in drought-stricken ...
Scout ranch closes backcountry activities due to fire threat
KOB
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) - A Boy Scouts ranch in northern New Mexico is ... summer backcountry season due to continued threat from extreme wildfire ...
July 5, 2018
Drought hitting Elephant Butte State Park water levels
mySanAntonio.com
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's severe drought is affecting water levels at Elephant Butte State Park. KDBC-TV in El Paso, Texas, ...
A July 4 Without Fireworks? Wildfire-Plagued Cities Turn to Drones
New York Times
Fireworks have become a wildfire liability in states and cities in the ... Wildfires tore across California, Colorado, New Mexico and other Western states ...
Firefighters battle second Bosque fire in two days
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fire crews are back out on the scene in Albuquerque's Bosque where a fire broke out yesterday afternoon as more smoke ...
Drought hitting Elephant Butte State Park water levels
mySanAntonio.com
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's severe drought is affecting water levels at Elephant Butte State Park. KDBC-TV in El Paso, Texas, ...
A July 4 Without Fireworks? Wildfire-Plagued Cities Turn to Drones
New York Times
Fireworks have become a wildfire liability in states and cities in the ... Wildfires tore across California, Colorado, New Mexico and other Western states ...
Firefighters battle second Bosque fire in two days
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fire crews are back out on the scene in Albuquerque's Bosque where a fire broke out yesterday afternoon as more smoke ...
July 4, 2018
Multiple drought-fueled wildfires are raging across at least 4 Western states
CNN
The risk of new fires throughout the drought-stricken Western US remains high amid the expected use of fireworks ... corner of Arizona, and northwestern corner of New Mexico -- have persisted heading into the peak summer months.
Where are the monsoons?
The Daily Planet
With the area in a D-4 “exceptional” drought category — the highest and ... and northern New Mexico are experiencing exceptional drought as well.
Is beef herd expansion coming to a halt?
Wallace's Farmer
They also represent the wide variability in current drought conditions: Very ... far in 2018 show that conditions in Region 6 —Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas — have deteriorated considerably in recent weeks.
Morris Creek Fire in Colfax County now 1500 acres
taosnews
In New Mexico, the Morris Creek fire has now spread onto the scout ranch, where crews have constructed a fireline around the western edge of ...
Firefighters make steady progress on Sardinas Canyon Fire
taosnews
The human-caused Sardinas Canyon Fire burning about 18 miles southeast of Taos topped 2,200 acres in rugged mountain terrain and was about 12 ...
Multiple drought-fueled wildfires are raging across at least 4 Western states
CNN
The risk of new fires throughout the drought-stricken Western US remains high amid the expected use of fireworks ... corner of Arizona, and northwestern corner of New Mexico -- have persisted heading into the peak summer months.
Where are the monsoons?
The Daily Planet
With the area in a D-4 “exceptional” drought category — the highest and ... and northern New Mexico are experiencing exceptional drought as well.
Is beef herd expansion coming to a halt?
Wallace's Farmer
They also represent the wide variability in current drought conditions: Very ... far in 2018 show that conditions in Region 6 —Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas — have deteriorated considerably in recent weeks.
Morris Creek Fire in Colfax County now 1500 acres
taosnews
In New Mexico, the Morris Creek fire has now spread onto the scout ranch, where crews have constructed a fireline around the western edge of ...
Firefighters make steady progress on Sardinas Canyon Fire
taosnews
The human-caused Sardinas Canyon Fire burning about 18 miles southeast of Taos topped 2,200 acres in rugged mountain terrain and was about 12 ...
July 3, 2018
The New Normal': Wildfires Roar Across the West, Again
New York Times
Wildfires are tearing across California, Colorado, New Mexico and other Western states this week, chewing up bone-dry mountainsides, scorching ...
Dozens Of 4th Of July Fireworks Shows Cancelled Due To Heat, Wildfire Risk
Forbes
Almost all National Forest lands in New Mexico between Santa Fe and the Colorado border are currently closed due to the extreme fire danger.
29 Wildfires Blaze Across the West, Fueled by Drought and Wind
EcoWatch
The fast-moving County Fire in Northern California, which started Saturday ... And in New Mexico, a fire forced authorities to order the entire town of ...
Fire impairs air quality in Aztec
Farmington Daily Times
Fire impairs air quality in Aztec ... The air quality in southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico was some of the worst in the country this morning.
The New Normal': Wildfires Roar Across the West, Again
New York Times
Wildfires are tearing across California, Colorado, New Mexico and other Western states this week, chewing up bone-dry mountainsides, scorching ...
Dozens Of 4th Of July Fireworks Shows Cancelled Due To Heat, Wildfire Risk
Forbes
Almost all National Forest lands in New Mexico between Santa Fe and the Colorado border are currently closed due to the extreme fire danger.
29 Wildfires Blaze Across the West, Fueled by Drought and Wind
EcoWatch
The fast-moving County Fire in Northern California, which started Saturday ... And in New Mexico, a fire forced authorities to order the entire town of ...
Fire impairs air quality in Aztec
Farmington Daily Times
Fire impairs air quality in Aztec ... The air quality in southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico was some of the worst in the country this morning.
July 2, 2018
"AmeriZao" Jujube Tree Cultivated in New Mexico
Public News Service
"AmeriZao" is what New Mexico State University is calling its jujube tree. ... “Also it's a heat and drought tolerant plant, when they're mature they're ...
Taos fireworks show will go on
taosnews
Nearly all of New Mexico is currently classified as under some sort of drought conditions with Taos County being categorized as "exceptional drought" ...
New Mexico fire was started by human, investigation shows
The Durango Herald
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An investigation has determined a wildfire that has charred a few square miles of forest land in northern New Mexico was ...
"AmeriZao" Jujube Tree Cultivated in New Mexico
Public News Service
"AmeriZao" is what New Mexico State University is calling its jujube tree. ... “Also it's a heat and drought tolerant plant, when they're mature they're ...
Taos fireworks show will go on
taosnews
Nearly all of New Mexico is currently classified as under some sort of drought conditions with Taos County being categorized as "exceptional drought" ...
New Mexico fire was started by human, investigation shows
The Durango Herald
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An investigation has determined a wildfire that has charred a few square miles of forest land in northern New Mexico was ...
July 1, 2018
Virga beautiful but ominous
Santa Fe New Mexican
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor (droughtmonitor.unl.edu) about 98 percent of New Mexico remains in a drought condition, with 91 percent in ...
Man arrested for starting Colorado wildfire
euronews
TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) – A man was arrested on Saturday on ... in one of dozens of wildfires raging across the drought-hit U.S. southwest.
Organ Fire at 4700+ acres in size; 25% contained
KOB
Organ Fire at 4,700+ acres in size; 25% contained ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Organ Fire burning in southern New Mexico is now 25 percent ...
Virga beautiful but ominous
Santa Fe New Mexican
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor (droughtmonitor.unl.edu) about 98 percent of New Mexico remains in a drought condition, with 91 percent in ...
Man arrested for starting Colorado wildfire
euronews
TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) – A man was arrested on Saturday on ... in one of dozens of wildfires raging across the drought-hit U.S. southwest.
Organ Fire at 4700+ acres in size; 25% contained
KOB
Organ Fire at 4,700+ acres in size; 25% contained ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Organ Fire burning in southern New Mexico is now 25 percent ...
June 30, 2018
Pawnee Fire in Lake County Now 73% Contained
KTVN
The fire north of Durango was in the Four Corners Region where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah meet - the epicenter of a large U.S. ...
Pawnee Fire in Lake County Now 73% Contained
KTVN
The fire north of Durango was in the Four Corners Region where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah meet - the epicenter of a large U.S. ...
June 29, 2018
No end in sight for drought
Albuquerque Journal
A map released Thursday by the state's Drought Monitoring Workgroup ... Now, 18 percent of New Mexico – stretching from the Four Corners across ...
Arizona commits to drought plan for Colorado River
Santa Fe New Mexican
Little snowpack, rising temperatures and ongoing drought have led to ... Fleck, director of the University of New Mexico's Water Resources Program.
Lightning-caused fire burns west of Roy
KRQE News 13
Firefighting resources, including four engine crews and a helicopter, have managed the fire growth using natural rock and cliff bands. The fire is boxed ...
No end in sight for drought
Albuquerque Journal
A map released Thursday by the state's Drought Monitoring Workgroup ... Now, 18 percent of New Mexico – stretching from the Four Corners across ...
Arizona commits to drought plan for Colorado River
Santa Fe New Mexican
Little snowpack, rising temperatures and ongoing drought have led to ... Fleck, director of the University of New Mexico's Water Resources Program.
Lightning-caused fire burns west of Roy
KRQE News 13
Firefighting resources, including four engine crews and a helicopter, have managed the fire growth using natural rock and cliff bands. The fire is boxed ...
June 28, 2018
Fire danger prompts New Mexico county to cancel fireworks
KFDA
Much of the northern half of New Mexico is dealing with extreme to exceptional drought conditions. The Fourth of July event at Overland Park draws ...
California and National Drought Summary for June 26, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for June 26, 2018, 10 Day .... But in southwest New Mexico, D1-D3 were pulled back where the rains from ...
Can Pinyon Pines Survive Climate Change?
SDSU Newscenter
... drier, lower regions mostly in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. ... from die-offs due to drought or wildfire as quickly as some other species.
Wildfire in northern NM sparks air quality fears
KOB
SANTA FE, N.M. - A wildfire burning near Taos is growing. The Sardinas Canyon Fire has scorched 800 acres of rugged terrain the Carson National ...
Fire danger prompts New Mexico county to cancel fireworks
KFDA
Much of the northern half of New Mexico is dealing with extreme to exceptional drought conditions. The Fourth of July event at Overland Park draws ...
California and National Drought Summary for June 26, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for June 26, 2018, 10 Day .... But in southwest New Mexico, D1-D3 were pulled back where the rains from ...
Can Pinyon Pines Survive Climate Change?
SDSU Newscenter
... drier, lower regions mostly in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. ... from die-offs due to drought or wildfire as quickly as some other species.
Wildfire in northern NM sparks air quality fears
KOB
SANTA FE, N.M. - A wildfire burning near Taos is growing. The Sardinas Canyon Fire has scorched 800 acres of rugged terrain the Carson National ...
June 27, 2018
Parched by Drought, New Mexico Still Free & Easy With Water
Courthouse News Service
SANTA FE, N.M. (CN) — With 98 percent of New Mexico suffering from drought this summer, a fight over water rights is gearing up in the state capital, ...
Study: Warm winters could aid spread of bark beetles
Santa Fe New Mexican
The study comes on the heels of one of the driest winters on record in New Mexico, with extreme and exceptional drought covering 60 percent of the ...
New Mexico Fireworks Restrictions: What You Need To Know
KRQE News 13
New Mexico Fireworks Restrictions: What You Need To Know ... Due to severe drought conditions, Santa Fe County Commissioners have banned the ...
Fire danger prompts New Mexico county to cancel fireworks
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — A Fourth of July fireworks show in Los Alamos County has been canceled due to dry conditions and extreme fire danger ...
800-acre Sardinas Canyon Fire resulting in large smoke plumes, forest closures
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A northern New Mexico fire is still zero percent contained as it continues to burn through a portion of the Carson National ...
Organ Fire scorches more land, doubles in size
KVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The "Organ Fire" which started Sunday, just east of San Augustin Pass, has more than doubled in size. U.S. Bureau of ...
Parched by Drought, New Mexico Still Free & Easy With Water
Courthouse News Service
SANTA FE, N.M. (CN) — With 98 percent of New Mexico suffering from drought this summer, a fight over water rights is gearing up in the state capital, ...
Study: Warm winters could aid spread of bark beetles
Santa Fe New Mexican
The study comes on the heels of one of the driest winters on record in New Mexico, with extreme and exceptional drought covering 60 percent of the ...
New Mexico Fireworks Restrictions: What You Need To Know
KRQE News 13
New Mexico Fireworks Restrictions: What You Need To Know ... Due to severe drought conditions, Santa Fe County Commissioners have banned the ...
Fire danger prompts New Mexico county to cancel fireworks
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — A Fourth of July fireworks show in Los Alamos County has been canceled due to dry conditions and extreme fire danger ...
800-acre Sardinas Canyon Fire resulting in large smoke plumes, forest closures
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A northern New Mexico fire is still zero percent contained as it continues to burn through a portion of the Carson National ...
Organ Fire scorches more land, doubles in size
KVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The "Organ Fire" which started Sunday, just east of San Augustin Pass, has more than doubled in size. U.S. Bureau of ...
June 26, 2018
Monsoon season not expected to end drought in US Southwest
WTOP
Monsoon season not expected to end drought in US Southwest ... Up to 50 percent of annual rainfall in New Mexico occurs during the monsoon ...
Elephant Butte gets federal funding for drought project
KFDA
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - A southern New Mexico irrigation district is getting federal funding to help weather the ongoing drought. The Elephant Butte ...
Despite drought, July 4 fireworks sales taking off in Lubbock
LubbockOnline.com
Lingering drought in Lubbock isn't stopping fans of pyrotechnics from ... vice president for the TNT fireworks west division over Texas and New Mexico.
Crews continue to monitor southern NM brush fire
KRQE News 13
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) - Drivers in southern New Mexico saw a dramatic scene Sunday night, as a brush fire quickly spread along the side of ...
Wildfires 2018 Map: Where Pawnee, 416 And Other Largest Fires Are Burning in California ...
Newsweek
The largest of the fires—the Buzzard Fire in New Mexico—stands at more than 50,000 acres. And in Lake County, California, a state of emergency has ...
Monsoon season not expected to end drought in US Southwest
WTOP
Monsoon season not expected to end drought in US Southwest ... Up to 50 percent of annual rainfall in New Mexico occurs during the monsoon ...
Elephant Butte gets federal funding for drought project
KFDA
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - A southern New Mexico irrigation district is getting federal funding to help weather the ongoing drought. The Elephant Butte ...
Despite drought, July 4 fireworks sales taking off in Lubbock
LubbockOnline.com
Lingering drought in Lubbock isn't stopping fans of pyrotechnics from ... vice president for the TNT fireworks west division over Texas and New Mexico.
Crews continue to monitor southern NM brush fire
KRQE News 13
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) - Drivers in southern New Mexico saw a dramatic scene Sunday night, as a brush fire quickly spread along the side of ...
Wildfires 2018 Map: Where Pawnee, 416 And Other Largest Fires Are Burning in California ...
Newsweek
The largest of the fires—the Buzzard Fire in New Mexico—stands at more than 50,000 acres. And in Lake County, California, a state of emergency has ...
June 25, 2018
Rotational grazing catching on with ranchers
Albuquerque Journal
The movement has taken on greater importance with the drought that has kept New Mexico largely parched over the last decade, forcing ranchers to ...
New fire burning near Sardinas Canyon in northern NM
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico Fire officials say a new blaze has been sparked in the Carson National Forest about five miles southeast of Pot ...
Fire causes Highway 70 to close in both directions
KVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - A brush fire Sunday night caused Highway 70 to close in both directions, New Mexico State police said. The fire started ...
Northern California wildfires prompt thousands to flee homes
KOB
The fire north of Durango was in the Four Corners Region where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah meet — the epicenter of a large U.S. ...
Rotational grazing catching on with ranchers
Albuquerque Journal
The movement has taken on greater importance with the drought that has kept New Mexico largely parched over the last decade, forcing ranchers to ...
New fire burning near Sardinas Canyon in northern NM
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico Fire officials say a new blaze has been sparked in the Carson National Forest about five miles southeast of Pot ...
Fire causes Highway 70 to close in both directions
KVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - A brush fire Sunday night caused Highway 70 to close in both directions, New Mexico State police said. The fire started ...
Northern California wildfires prompt thousands to flee homes
KOB
The fire north of Durango was in the Four Corners Region where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah meet — the epicenter of a large U.S. ...
June 24, 2018
Phase in increase to city water rates
Las Cruces Sun-News
With persistent drought conditions continuing, and a lawsuit filed by Texas against New Mexico that is pending in the U.S. Supreme Court, it is ...
Phase in increase to city water rates
Las Cruces Sun-News
With persistent drought conditions continuing, and a lawsuit filed by Texas against New Mexico that is pending in the U.S. Supreme Court, it is ...
June 23, 2018
Vanishing Rio Grande puts pressure on farmers during extreme drought
Steamboat Pilot and Today
The main stem of the Rio Grande probably won't make it out of Colorado to New Mexico this summer, state water authorities calculate, let alone Texas ...
Firefighters out West prepare for what could be another busy summer wildfire season
CNBC
There also have been large wildfires in the northern portion of New Mexico where the state is facing exceptional and extreme drought conditions.
Vanishing Rio Grande puts pressure on farmers during extreme drought
Steamboat Pilot and Today
The main stem of the Rio Grande probably won't make it out of Colorado to New Mexico this summer, state water authorities calculate, let alone Texas ...
Firefighters out West prepare for what could be another busy summer wildfire season
CNBC
There also have been large wildfires in the northern portion of New Mexico where the state is facing exceptional and extreme drought conditions.
June 22, 2018
In the Southwest, 'drought' doesn't tell the whole story
High Country News
An irregular bull's-eye of dryness radiated outward from the entire Four Corners region, where Colorado meets New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
New monsoon outlook calls for robust rain
KOB
But even with the optimistic outlook, New Mexico is still suffering from months of mostly dry weather. In fact, Jones says even if New Mexico has an above average monsoon, it may not be enough to pull the state out of the drought.
Aerial Firefighters Responding As Widespread Fires Scorch Much Of American West
Markets Insider
The largest of the currently uncontained fires are the Buzzard Fire in New Mexico's Gila National Forest, at over 44,000 acres, and the 416 Fire near ...
In the Southwest, 'drought' doesn't tell the whole story
High Country News
An irregular bull's-eye of dryness radiated outward from the entire Four Corners region, where Colorado meets New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
New monsoon outlook calls for robust rain
KOB
But even with the optimistic outlook, New Mexico is still suffering from months of mostly dry weather. In fact, Jones says even if New Mexico has an above average monsoon, it may not be enough to pull the state out of the drought.
Aerial Firefighters Responding As Widespread Fires Scorch Much Of American West
Markets Insider
The largest of the currently uncontained fires are the Buzzard Fire in New Mexico's Gila National Forest, at over 44,000 acres, and the 416 Fire near ...
June 21, 2018
Some forests remain open
Albuquerque Journal
Fire restrictions remain in effect for public lands in New Mexico managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks ...
Some forests remain open
Albuquerque Journal
Fire restrictions remain in effect for public lands in New Mexico managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks ...
June 20, 2018
Busy as bees identifying species
Santa Fe New Mexican
Out of 4,000 bee species living in the U.S., New Mexico is home to about ... said, much remains unknown about bees and the populations in New Mexico. ... such as the current drought in New Mexico, haven't been fully be evaluated, ...
New Mexico's dry weather brings more bugs
KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico's dry weather brings more bugs ... Control say more people are seeing an increase in ants around their homes because of the drought.
Colorado River reservoirs expected to be less than half full by Sept. 30
White Mountain Independent
... is depleting reservoirs already sapped by nearly two decades of drought. ... Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, California and ... This story is part of Elemental: Covering Sustainability, a new multimedia ...
Considerable rainfall received in many areas New Mexico
High Plains Journal
While helpful, a tremendous amount of additional moisture is needed to bring New Mexico out of the various stages of drought that are entrenched ...
June's “Community Matters” from the Santa Fe Community Foundation
KSFR
This month on “Community Matters,” New Mexico's ongoing and severe drought is the topic of discussion. Program host and Santa Fe Community ...
Tuesday Update: Rains Not Sufficient To Lift Fire Restrictions And Closures In Jemez Mountain Area
Los Alamos Daily Post
Despite recent rain, fires still burn on the Valles Calderas and Stage III restrictions remain in place for the entire Jemez Mountain area. Courtesy/Jerry ...
Busy as bees identifying species
Santa Fe New Mexican
Out of 4,000 bee species living in the U.S., New Mexico is home to about ... said, much remains unknown about bees and the populations in New Mexico. ... such as the current drought in New Mexico, haven't been fully be evaluated, ...
New Mexico's dry weather brings more bugs
KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico's dry weather brings more bugs ... Control say more people are seeing an increase in ants around their homes because of the drought.
Colorado River reservoirs expected to be less than half full by Sept. 30
White Mountain Independent
... is depleting reservoirs already sapped by nearly two decades of drought. ... Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, California and ... This story is part of Elemental: Covering Sustainability, a new multimedia ...
Considerable rainfall received in many areas New Mexico
High Plains Journal
While helpful, a tremendous amount of additional moisture is needed to bring New Mexico out of the various stages of drought that are entrenched ...
June's “Community Matters” from the Santa Fe Community Foundation
KSFR
This month on “Community Matters,” New Mexico's ongoing and severe drought is the topic of discussion. Program host and Santa Fe Community ...
Tuesday Update: Rains Not Sufficient To Lift Fire Restrictions And Closures In Jemez Mountain Area
Los Alamos Daily Post
Despite recent rain, fires still burn on the Valles Calderas and Stage III restrictions remain in place for the entire Jemez Mountain area. Courtesy/Jerry ...
June 19, 2018
Despite report that the river's drying up
El Paso Inc.
He saw the New York Times article that focused on the drought's impact on farms and communities in Central New Mexico where the Rio Grande is ...
Colorado River reservoirs expected to be less than half full by Sept. 30
Cronkite News
“Everything is new, and it's all bleak. ... Low snowpack last winter is depleting reservoirs already sapped by nearly two decades of drought. ... Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Mexico all claim ...
BLM continues fire restrictions in southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District implemented fire restrictions on June 7 in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on ...
Despite report that the river's drying up
El Paso Inc.
He saw the New York Times article that focused on the drought's impact on farms and communities in Central New Mexico where the Rio Grande is ...
Colorado River reservoirs expected to be less than half full by Sept. 30
Cronkite News
“Everything is new, and it's all bleak. ... Low snowpack last winter is depleting reservoirs already sapped by nearly two decades of drought. ... Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Mexico all claim ...
BLM continues fire restrictions in southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District implemented fire restrictions on June 7 in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on ...
June 18, 2018
Sunday Update: Rain Provides Relief ... Keeps Fire On Valles Caldera At 495 Acres
Los Alamos Daily Post
The lightning-caused fire is burning within the northwest area of the ... impacts from smoke can be found by calling the New Mexico Department of ...
Drying trend forecast as 416 Fire containment reaches 25 percent
Farmington Daily Times
... from wildfires in Colorado has impaired air quality in northwest New Mexico. ... Since June 1, during 506 hours of flying time, the 416 Fire team's air ...
Sunday Update: Rain Provides Relief ... Keeps Fire On Valles Caldera At 495 Acres
Los Alamos Daily Post
The lightning-caused fire is burning within the northwest area of the ... impacts from smoke can be found by calling the New Mexico Department of ...
Drying trend forecast as 416 Fire containment reaches 25 percent
Farmington Daily Times
... from wildfires in Colorado has impaired air quality in northwest New Mexico. ... Since June 1, during 506 hours of flying time, the 416 Fire team's air ...
June 17, 2018
Rain helps with fire mop-up in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sporadic rain showers that rolled across New Mexico on Saturday didn't ... relief from drought during what is normally a hot, dry month in New Mexico. ... had received multiple reports of lightning strikes, none had ignited new fires.
Drought And Fire Threat Lead To Forest Closings
NPR
Drought And Fire Threat Lead To Forest Closings ... Similar moves are being made in national forests in New Mexico and Arizona. Dan Boyce reports ...
Ute Park Fire at 97% containment; US 64 back open
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Ute Park Fire, which has burned nearly 37,000 acres in northern New Mexico, is nearly totally under control by ...
Update: Fire In Valles Caldera At 495 Acres
Los Alamos Daily Post
The lightning-caused San Antonio Fire on Valles Caldera National ... Resources consist of more than 150 fire personnel. ... NM 4 is open to traffic.
Gila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update for June 17, 2018
NM Fire Info
Firefighters Face Warmer and Drier Weather on Sunday. June 17, 2018 Daily Update. Acres: 47,370 Start Date: May 22, 2018. Cause: Human-caused ...
Rain helps with fire mop-up in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sporadic rain showers that rolled across New Mexico on Saturday didn't ... relief from drought during what is normally a hot, dry month in New Mexico. ... had received multiple reports of lightning strikes, none had ignited new fires.
Drought And Fire Threat Lead To Forest Closings
NPR
Drought And Fire Threat Lead To Forest Closings ... Similar moves are being made in national forests in New Mexico and Arizona. Dan Boyce reports ...
Ute Park Fire at 97% containment; US 64 back open
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Ute Park Fire, which has burned nearly 37,000 acres in northern New Mexico, is nearly totally under control by ...
Update: Fire In Valles Caldera At 495 Acres
Los Alamos Daily Post
The lightning-caused San Antonio Fire on Valles Caldera National ... Resources consist of more than 150 fire personnel. ... NM 4 is open to traffic.
Gila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update for June 17, 2018
NM Fire Info
Firefighters Face Warmer and Drier Weather on Sunday. June 17, 2018 Daily Update. Acres: 47,370 Start Date: May 22, 2018. Cause: Human-caused ...
June 16, 2018
Taking care of your trees in drought conditions
taosnews
To maintain the overall health and help trees to survive in drought ... times" by Johanna Silver and the book "Gardening in New Mexico" by John Cretti.
Lawmakers want Navajo San Juan Settlement Agreement set aside
Santa Fe New Mexican
A group of Republican state legislators on Friday asked the New Mexico ... it would affect them in drought years and the power it gave the Navajo Nation to ... the federal government too much power over New Mexico water rights.
Thousands Flee Colorado Wildfire
Voice of America
The fire 13 miles (43 kilometers) north of Durango is in the Four Corners Region where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah meet, the epicenter ...
Fire on Valles Caldera has grown to more than 425 acres
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — The San Antonio Fire burning on Valles Caldera National Preserve grew from about 100 acres Thursday evening to 426 acres this ...
From fire to water: Here's how burn scars can result in areas of flash flooding
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Despite the state's general lack of rain in recent months, many burn scars throughout New Mexico are extremely susceptible ...
Taking care of your trees in drought conditions
taosnews
To maintain the overall health and help trees to survive in drought ... times" by Johanna Silver and the book "Gardening in New Mexico" by John Cretti.
Lawmakers want Navajo San Juan Settlement Agreement set aside
Santa Fe New Mexican
A group of Republican state legislators on Friday asked the New Mexico ... it would affect them in drought years and the power it gave the Navajo Nation to ... the federal government too much power over New Mexico water rights.
Thousands Flee Colorado Wildfire
Voice of America
The fire 13 miles (43 kilometers) north of Durango is in the Four Corners Region where Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah meet, the epicenter ...
Fire on Valles Caldera has grown to more than 425 acres
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — The San Antonio Fire burning on Valles Caldera National Preserve grew from about 100 acres Thursday evening to 426 acres this ...
From fire to water: Here's how burn scars can result in areas of flash flooding
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Despite the state's general lack of rain in recent months, many burn scars throughout New Mexico are extremely susceptible ...
June 15, 2018
Colorado Wildfire Forces Nearly 2K Evacuations Amid Drought
U.S. News & World Report
This week, authorities in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico closed recreational areas and enacted fire restrictions because of the high fire danger.
Upper-basin states stare down another year of drought
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and northern New Mexico are known as the upper-basin states, nourished by the water from the upper half of the Colorado ...
Town of Taos re-ups fire ban, restricts fireworks
taosnews
As drought conditions in New Mexico persist, so do the fire dangers. ... place for the next 30 days in response to the severe drought affecting the state.
Rain could help but also hurt firefighting
Santa Fe New Mexican
“That's the way we transition in New Mexico. We go from fire to flood in a matter of days, sometimes weeks if we're lucky,” meteorologist Kerry Jones ...
Fire on Valles Caldera has burned more than 100 acres
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — A lightning-caused fire on Valles Caldera National Preserve had burned more than 100 acres by Thursday evening. The San ...
Philmont Scout Ranch cancels dozens of camping trips
KRQE News 13
CIMARRON, N.M. (KRQE) - More than 13,000 Boy Scouts from across the ... The 36,000 acre Ute Park Fire near Cimmarron forced ranch leaders to ...
Colorado Wildfire Forces Nearly 2K Evacuations Amid Drought
U.S. News & World Report
This week, authorities in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico closed recreational areas and enacted fire restrictions because of the high fire danger.
Upper-basin states stare down another year of drought
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and northern New Mexico are known as the upper-basin states, nourished by the water from the upper half of the Colorado ...
Town of Taos re-ups fire ban, restricts fireworks
taosnews
As drought conditions in New Mexico persist, so do the fire dangers. ... place for the next 30 days in response to the severe drought affecting the state.
Rain could help but also hurt firefighting
Santa Fe New Mexican
“That's the way we transition in New Mexico. We go from fire to flood in a matter of days, sometimes weeks if we're lucky,” meteorologist Kerry Jones ...
Fire on Valles Caldera has burned more than 100 acres
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — A lightning-caused fire on Valles Caldera National Preserve had burned more than 100 acres by Thursday evening. The San ...
Philmont Scout Ranch cancels dozens of camping trips
KRQE News 13
CIMARRON, N.M. (KRQE) - More than 13,000 Boy Scouts from across the ... The 36,000 acre Ute Park Fire near Cimmarron forced ranch leaders to ...
June 14, 2018
Large Wildfires Scorch Forests in Drought-Stricken Southwest
EcoWatch
Large fires in the West are also burning the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona, the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, Manti-Lasal ...
Water Wars On the Horizon
Swift County Monitor
Today's U.S. Drought Monitor shows a growing area of deep brown covering portions of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. It indicates an area ...
Commissioners Ban Fireworks in Areas Outside Albuquerque
U.S. News & World Report
Bernalillo County commissioners approved the fireworks restrictions Tuesday in unincorporated areas as drought conditions are expected to continue.
Climate Change And Drought Killing Trees Around The World Including The Ancient Baobabs Of ...
Tech Times
More than 350 million pinyon pines in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and ... Severe droughts are likewise killing several species of trees in India's ...
Navajo Nation tightens fire restrictions across reservation
KFDA
... fire restrictions across the reservation because of ongoing drought. ... The Stage II restrictions apply to all Navajo land in New Mexico, Utah and ...
New Mexico County Closes Open Space Due to Fire Danger
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's most populous county is closing open space areas on the east side of the Sandia Mountains due to high ...
5th New Mexico park, part of 6th to close due to fire threat
KANW
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is closing a fifth state park and part of a sixth because of extreme danger of wildfires.The Energy, Minerals and ...
Large Wildfires Scorch Forests in Drought-Stricken Southwest
EcoWatch
Large fires in the West are also burning the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona, the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, Manti-Lasal ...
Water Wars On the Horizon
Swift County Monitor
Today's U.S. Drought Monitor shows a growing area of deep brown covering portions of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. It indicates an area ...
Commissioners Ban Fireworks in Areas Outside Albuquerque
U.S. News & World Report
Bernalillo County commissioners approved the fireworks restrictions Tuesday in unincorporated areas as drought conditions are expected to continue.
Climate Change And Drought Killing Trees Around The World Including The Ancient Baobabs Of ...
Tech Times
More than 350 million pinyon pines in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and ... Severe droughts are likewise killing several species of trees in India's ...
Navajo Nation tightens fire restrictions across reservation
KFDA
... fire restrictions across the reservation because of ongoing drought. ... The Stage II restrictions apply to all Navajo land in New Mexico, Utah and ...
New Mexico County Closes Open Space Due to Fire Danger
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's most populous county is closing open space areas on the east side of the Sandia Mountains due to high ...
5th New Mexico park, part of 6th to close due to fire threat
KANW
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is closing a fifth state park and part of a sixth because of extreme danger of wildfires.The Energy, Minerals and ...
June 13, 2018
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
NPR
The San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado is closed to visitors on Tuesday because of a large wildfire and dry, warm conditions that ...
Hurricane Bud Could Dump Some Serious Rain on the Drought-Stricken Southwest
Earther
New Mexico isn't far behind, with 99 percent of the state in drought save a sliver ... The current drought conditions can be tied back to a very dry winter.
Colorado Blaze Continues to Grow; Entire San Juan National Forest to Close
Wunderground.com (blog)
Northern New Mexico has been in a prolonged period of extreme drought. Areas in and around Ute Park are in exceptional drought, the worst ...
Fire danger prompts more forest closures in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE — Another New Mexico forest will be closing to the public as a ... The Mount Taylor district in western New Mexico will close June 22.
Hurricane's remnants to drop precipitation on New Mexico
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Remnants of a hurricane that's now a tropical ... The weather service says areas recently burned by wildfires will be ...
7 Western Wildfires Showed Up in One Satellite Image Monday
Wunderground.com (blog)
Four major fires and three minor fires were clearly seen on satellite Monday afternoon in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah and Oklahoma.
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
NPR
The San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado is closed to visitors on Tuesday because of a large wildfire and dry, warm conditions that ...
Hurricane Bud Could Dump Some Serious Rain on the Drought-Stricken Southwest
Earther
New Mexico isn't far behind, with 99 percent of the state in drought save a sliver ... The current drought conditions can be tied back to a very dry winter.
Colorado Blaze Continues to Grow; Entire San Juan National Forest to Close
Wunderground.com (blog)
Northern New Mexico has been in a prolonged period of extreme drought. Areas in and around Ute Park are in exceptional drought, the worst ...
Fire danger prompts more forest closures in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE — Another New Mexico forest will be closing to the public as a ... The Mount Taylor district in western New Mexico will close June 22.
Hurricane's remnants to drop precipitation on New Mexico
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Remnants of a hurricane that's now a tropical ... The weather service says areas recently burned by wildfires will be ...
7 Western Wildfires Showed Up in One Satellite Image Monday
Wunderground.com (blog)
Four major fires and three minor fires were clearly seen on satellite Monday afternoon in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah and Oklahoma.
June 12, 2018
National Forest to Close in Colorado Because of Fire Danger
U.S. News & World Report
... Tuesday to prevent the possibility of an abandoned campfire or another spark starting another catastrophic wildfire in exceptional drought conditions ...
Increased deaths and illnesses from inhaling airborne dust: An understudied impact of climate ...
The Conversation US
... Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, we found that year-to-year changes in ... On the world's current greenhouse gas emissions trajectory, droughts will ...
Fire danger prompts more forest closures in New Mexico
KOB
Fire danger prompts more forest closures in New Mexico ... Another New Mexico forest will be closing to the public as a result of increasing fire danger ...
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
NPR
The San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado is closed to visitors on Tuesday due to a large wildfire and dry, warm conditions that raise the ...
Crews battle fires in New Mexico, Oklahoma
KFDA
Fire crews are currently fighting one fire in New Mexico and one in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Forestry Service and Cimarron County fire crews are fighting ...
Extreme fire danger forces another national forest to close
Washington Post
National forests and parks in Arizona and New Mexico have already been shut down as ... Authorities are still investigating how the fire started.
Soldier Canyon Fire 90% contained
KOB
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. - The fire burning near the town of Mescalero in ... The Soldier Canyon Fire sparked last Thursday on the Mescalero Apache ...
Winds fanning wildfires won't die down until Tuesday: NWS
Reuters
“It's still a fan on the fire,” Oravec said. ... Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona under a red flag warning of extreme fire danger due to the dry conditions.
National Forest to Close in Colorado Because of Fire Danger
U.S. News & World Report
... Tuesday to prevent the possibility of an abandoned campfire or another spark starting another catastrophic wildfire in exceptional drought conditions ...
Increased deaths and illnesses from inhaling airborne dust: An understudied impact of climate ...
The Conversation US
... Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, we found that year-to-year changes in ... On the world's current greenhouse gas emissions trajectory, droughts will ...
Fire danger prompts more forest closures in New Mexico
KOB
Fire danger prompts more forest closures in New Mexico ... Another New Mexico forest will be closing to the public as a result of increasing fire danger ...
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
NPR
The San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado is closed to visitors on Tuesday due to a large wildfire and dry, warm conditions that raise the ...
Crews battle fires in New Mexico, Oklahoma
KFDA
Fire crews are currently fighting one fire in New Mexico and one in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Forestry Service and Cimarron County fire crews are fighting ...
Extreme fire danger forces another national forest to close
Washington Post
National forests and parks in Arizona and New Mexico have already been shut down as ... Authorities are still investigating how the fire started.
Soldier Canyon Fire 90% contained
KOB
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. - The fire burning near the town of Mescalero in ... The Soldier Canyon Fire sparked last Thursday on the Mescalero Apache ...
Winds fanning wildfires won't die down until Tuesday: NWS
Reuters
“It's still a fan on the fire,” Oravec said. ... Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona under a red flag warning of extreme fire danger due to the dry conditions.
June 11, 2018
Webinar profiles southern plains drought
High Plains Journal
There are more working parts to a drought than just lack of precipitation. That's according to Dave DuBois, state climatologist for New Mexico, who was ...
Growing Colorado wildfire forces more evacuations
Tampabay.com
It comes amid a severe drought in the Four Corners area where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. Incident commander Todd Pechota ...
Agencies defend rare New Mexico plants from wildfire
Santa Fe New Mexican
For an arid state that's not necessarily known for its foliage, New Mexico ... Previously, nobody even bothered to go in after a fire and see how a rare ...
Over 2000 evacuated in Colorado as 416 Fire doubles in size amid strong winds
AccuWeather.com
In addition to the 416 Fire, a number of large blazes continued to burn in New Mexico, including the Ute Park Fire, which has burned more than 36,000 ...
Ute Park Fire nearly contained as US 64 reopens
taosnews
Ute Park Fire is one of ten burning across 95,000 acres in New Mexico and Arizona currently, according to the Southwest Area Coordination Center.
NM Emery Gap fire spreads into Colorado
KFDA
A New Mexico fire that started Friday night from a lightning strike is still ... The fire started on private land, 8 miles north of Folsom, NM in Union County.
Evacuation order lifted in Mescalero fire, families return home
KVIA El Paso
MESCALERO, New Mexico - Mescalero residents are allowed to go back homes after being evacuated for a forest fire that started Thursday.
'Bad combination' of winds, dry weather fan Colorado fire, official says
AOL
Last year set a near-record year for wildfires, when 10 million acres (4 ... Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona under a red flag warning of extreme fire ...
Webinar profiles southern plains drought
High Plains Journal
There are more working parts to a drought than just lack of precipitation. That's according to Dave DuBois, state climatologist for New Mexico, who was ...
Growing Colorado wildfire forces more evacuations
Tampabay.com
It comes amid a severe drought in the Four Corners area where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. Incident commander Todd Pechota ...
Agencies defend rare New Mexico plants from wildfire
Santa Fe New Mexican
For an arid state that's not necessarily known for its foliage, New Mexico ... Previously, nobody even bothered to go in after a fire and see how a rare ...
Over 2000 evacuated in Colorado as 416 Fire doubles in size amid strong winds
AccuWeather.com
In addition to the 416 Fire, a number of large blazes continued to burn in New Mexico, including the Ute Park Fire, which has burned more than 36,000 ...
Ute Park Fire nearly contained as US 64 reopens
taosnews
Ute Park Fire is one of ten burning across 95,000 acres in New Mexico and Arizona currently, according to the Southwest Area Coordination Center.
NM Emery Gap fire spreads into Colorado
KFDA
A New Mexico fire that started Friday night from a lightning strike is still ... The fire started on private land, 8 miles north of Folsom, NM in Union County.
Evacuation order lifted in Mescalero fire, families return home
KVIA El Paso
MESCALERO, New Mexico - Mescalero residents are allowed to go back homes after being evacuated for a forest fire that started Thursday.
'Bad combination' of winds, dry weather fan Colorado fire, official says
AOL
Last year set a near-record year for wildfires, when 10 million acres (4 ... Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona under a red flag warning of extreme fire ...
June 10, 2018
The Latest: Southwestern Colorado wildfire still expanding
San Francisco Chronicle
It comes amid a severe drought in the Four Corners area where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. ___. 10:45 a.m.. Health officials have ...
Colorado wildfire spreads as winds strengthen
Thomson Reuters Foundation
... California and the Four Corners region of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, because of a deepening drought and ample fuel for wildfires.
Crews working to contain wildfire a mile from Mescalero
KCBD-TV
MESCALERO, N.M. (AP) - Ground crews backed by fire engines and helicopters are clearing containment lines around a wildfire to keep it away from ...
In ABQ Hazy morning skies from wildfire smoke in Southwest NM.
KOAT Albuquerque
Fire crews battling the 416 Fire near Durango, CO will be up against wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour throughout the day. The area or Northwestern ...
Thunderstorms, with potential flash flooding, hit Midwest, mid-Atlantic to start the week
ABC News
Farther east, light rain is falling from Ohio to New Jersey. ... The Soldier fire in New Mexico has burned over 2,500 acres and is at 5 percent ...
VIDEO: Ash coats land around US 550 in Durango near 416 Fire
KOB
VIDEO: Ash coats land around US 550 in Durango near 416 Fire ... along that road to see what it looks like now, more than a week into the 416 Fire.
The Latest: Southwestern Colorado wildfire still expanding
San Francisco Chronicle
It comes amid a severe drought in the Four Corners area where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. ___. 10:45 a.m.. Health officials have ...
Colorado wildfire spreads as winds strengthen
Thomson Reuters Foundation
... California and the Four Corners region of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, because of a deepening drought and ample fuel for wildfires.
Crews working to contain wildfire a mile from Mescalero
KCBD-TV
MESCALERO, N.M. (AP) - Ground crews backed by fire engines and helicopters are clearing containment lines around a wildfire to keep it away from ...
In ABQ Hazy morning skies from wildfire smoke in Southwest NM.
KOAT Albuquerque
Fire crews battling the 416 Fire near Durango, CO will be up against wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour throughout the day. The area or Northwestern ...
Thunderstorms, with potential flash flooding, hit Midwest, mid-Atlantic to start the week
ABC News
Farther east, light rain is falling from Ohio to New Jersey. ... The Soldier fire in New Mexico has burned over 2,500 acres and is at 5 percent ...
VIDEO: Ash coats land around US 550 in Durango near 416 Fire
KOB
VIDEO: Ash coats land around US 550 in Durango near 416 Fire ... along that road to see what it looks like now, more than a week into the 416 Fire.
June 9, 2018
The nation in brief
NWAOnline
It comes as severe drought is gripping the American Southwest, especially the area where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. Nearly 700 ...
La Plata River dries up early in drought year
The Durango Herald
The La Plata River dried up in May when runoff from snowpack would normally have been making its way from Hesperus to the New Mexico line.
Crews battle brush fires along I-25
Santa Fe New Mexican
The blazes broke out amid what many feared would be one of the worst fire seasons in Northern New Mexico. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, ...
Overnight mapping shows Soldier Canyon Fire smaller than previously estimated
KOB
MESCALERO, N.M. – The Soldier Canyon Fire, sparked Thursday afternoon in southern New Mexico, has now burned 1,316 acres and is five percent ...
Evacuations ordered near Mescalero; fire estimated at 2500 acres
KTSM News Channel 9
MESCALERO, N.M. (KRQE) - - The Soldier Canyon Fire in southern New Mexico has spread to 2,554 acres after starting Thursday afternoon on the ...
Coordination Center well-equipped to manage numerous fires in region
KOAT Albuquerque
Coordination Center well-equipped to manage numerous fires in region ... The SWCC oversees all of New Mexico and Arizona, and parts of West ...
Evacuation orders lifted for community of Ute Park
KOB
COLFAX CO., N.M. - Evacuation orders have been lifted for the community of Ute Park. The area was evacuated when the Ute Park Fire started on ...
Firefighters make big headway taming Ute Park Fire
taosnews
Firefighters continued to rein in the week-old Ute Park Fire, calling the ... for north central New Mexicoincluding Taos to Raton, with lightning, flooding, ...
Fire burning in weeds off State Road 518 in Talpa
taosnews
A fire was reported burning in weeds in a backyard off State Road 518 ... for north central New Mexicoincluding Taos to Raton, with lightning, flooding, ...
The nation in brief
NWAOnline
It comes as severe drought is gripping the American Southwest, especially the area where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. Nearly 700 ...
La Plata River dries up early in drought year
The Durango Herald
The La Plata River dried up in May when runoff from snowpack would normally have been making its way from Hesperus to the New Mexico line.
Crews battle brush fires along I-25
Santa Fe New Mexican
The blazes broke out amid what many feared would be one of the worst fire seasons in Northern New Mexico. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, ...
Overnight mapping shows Soldier Canyon Fire smaller than previously estimated
KOB
MESCALERO, N.M. – The Soldier Canyon Fire, sparked Thursday afternoon in southern New Mexico, has now burned 1,316 acres and is five percent ...
Evacuations ordered near Mescalero; fire estimated at 2500 acres
KTSM News Channel 9
MESCALERO, N.M. (KRQE) - - The Soldier Canyon Fire in southern New Mexico has spread to 2,554 acres after starting Thursday afternoon on the ...
Coordination Center well-equipped to manage numerous fires in region
KOAT Albuquerque
Coordination Center well-equipped to manage numerous fires in region ... The SWCC oversees all of New Mexico and Arizona, and parts of West ...
Evacuation orders lifted for community of Ute Park
KOB
COLFAX CO., N.M. - Evacuation orders have been lifted for the community of Ute Park. The area was evacuated when the Ute Park Fire started on ...
Firefighters make big headway taming Ute Park Fire
taosnews
Firefighters continued to rein in the week-old Ute Park Fire, calling the ... for north central New Mexicoincluding Taos to Raton, with lightning, flooding, ...
Fire burning in weeds off State Road 518 in Talpa
taosnews
A fire was reported burning in weeds in a backyard off State Road 518 ... for north central New Mexicoincluding Taos to Raton, with lightning, flooding, ...
June 8, 2018
New Mexico county to impose fireworks restriction
KFDA
AZTEC, N.M. (AP) - A county in northwestern New Mexico is imposing ... The latest drought map shows much of New Mexico is dealing with the most ...
New Mexico official: Texans are 'stealing' water and selling it back for fracking
Fort Worth Star Telegram
“Texas is stealing New Mexico's water,” said New Mexico State Land ... put Loving County on the list of counties seeking federal drought assistance).
Northern New Mexico wildfire now two-thirds contained
Seattle Times
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — A northern New Mexico wildfire that has threatened two communities and a Boy Scouts camp is now contained around ...
Hot, dry weather poses challenges as Ute Park Fire remains twice the size of Manhattan
AccuWeather.com
Critical fire weather is forecast in the coming days in the Southwest as ... Park Fire, which has been burning for over a week in northern New Mexico.
The Latest: Evacuation order lifted for New Mexico community
FireEngineering.com
MESCALERO, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local):. 11 a.m.. An evacuation order imposed on residents of Ute Park in ...
Ute Park Fire 66% contained
KOB
Joshua Panas June 07, 2018 10:00 PM. COLFAX CO., N.M. - Fire crews in Northern New Mexico made significant progress on the Ute Park Fire ...
Wildfire breaks out in southern New Mexico, evacuation orders in effect
Xinhua
HOUSTON, June 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving wildfire broke out Thursday and has burned more than 160 hectares on the Mescalero Reservation, ...
Brush fire has officials diverting traffic off I-25 near Santa Fe
KOB
SANTA FE, N.M. - A brush fire has the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office diverting traffic off of I-25 at Mile Marker 284 and being diverted onto Old Las ...
New Mexico county to impose fireworks restriction
KFDA
AZTEC, N.M. (AP) - A county in northwestern New Mexico is imposing ... The latest drought map shows much of New Mexico is dealing with the most ...
New Mexico official: Texans are 'stealing' water and selling it back for fracking
Fort Worth Star Telegram
“Texas is stealing New Mexico's water,” said New Mexico State Land ... put Loving County on the list of counties seeking federal drought assistance).
Northern New Mexico wildfire now two-thirds contained
Seattle Times
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — A northern New Mexico wildfire that has threatened two communities and a Boy Scouts camp is now contained around ...
Hot, dry weather poses challenges as Ute Park Fire remains twice the size of Manhattan
AccuWeather.com
Critical fire weather is forecast in the coming days in the Southwest as ... Park Fire, which has been burning for over a week in northern New Mexico.
The Latest: Evacuation order lifted for New Mexico community
FireEngineering.com
MESCALERO, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local):. 11 a.m.. An evacuation order imposed on residents of Ute Park in ...
Ute Park Fire 66% contained
KOB
Joshua Panas June 07, 2018 10:00 PM. COLFAX CO., N.M. - Fire crews in Northern New Mexico made significant progress on the Ute Park Fire ...
Wildfire breaks out in southern New Mexico, evacuation orders in effect
Xinhua
HOUSTON, June 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving wildfire broke out Thursday and has burned more than 160 hectares on the Mescalero Reservation, ...
Brush fire has officials diverting traffic off I-25 near Santa Fe
KOB
SANTA FE, N.M. - A brush fire has the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office diverting traffic off of I-25 at Mile Marker 284 and being diverted onto Old Las ...
June 7, 2018
New Mexico onion growers see strong summer ahead
The Packer
New Mexico's onion crop should be strong again this year after a good growing season. About the only downside has been a drought in the state.
It's So Dry, Forests Across the Southwest Are Closing
Outside Magazine
Thanks to abysmal snowfall, nearly two-thirds of New Mexico is experiencing extreme drought. It's a similar story across the entire Southwest.
New Mexico may see early start to monsoon season
KOB
The National Weather Service is optimistic after noting the increased storm activity across the Sierra Madre Mountains, in northern New Mexico.
California and National Drought Summary for June 5, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for June 5, 2018, 10 Day .... Finally, in southwestern New Mexico, water restrictions were initiated as ...
Central US to sizzle amid unseasonably hot weather into the weekend
AccuWeather.com
The intense heat, combined with ongoing drought, will elevate the risk of additional wildfires breaking out. Crews in New Mexico continue to battle the ...
Colorado Wildfire Threatens More Homes as Wind Spreads Blaze
U.S. News & World Report
In New Mexico, the Ute Park wildfire was 30 percent contained by ... (14,892 hectares) of drought-parched grassland and timber since last Thursday.
Firefighters clear containment lines around New Mexico fire
The Durango Herald
Officials confer as smoke rises from the Ute Park Fire in Ute Park, N.M., on May 31. Firefighters are clearing containment lines around the wildfire that ...
Closure order lifted in wake of New Mexico wildfire
San Francisco Chronicle
UTE PARK, N.M. (AP) — Forest officials have lifted a closure order put in place as the result of a wildfire that has charred more than 57 square miles ...
Fire crews battle half-acre tire fire south of Cuba, New Mexico
KRQE News 13
CUBA, N.M. (KRQE) - Fire crews south of Cuba are busy battling a tire fire which sparked sometime yesterday. Crews are trying to assess the best ...
Firefighters make progress on Ute Park Fire
Santa Fe New Mexican
Firefighters continued to make progress Wednesday in their battle to the contain the Ute Park Fire in northwestern New Mexico, building fire lines in ...
Lincoln National Forest remains open despite fire danger
Ruidoso News
Despite drought and high fire danger, the national forest is open to the ... Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ ...
New Mexico onion growers see strong summer ahead
The Packer
New Mexico's onion crop should be strong again this year after a good growing season. About the only downside has been a drought in the state.
It's So Dry, Forests Across the Southwest Are Closing
Outside Magazine
Thanks to abysmal snowfall, nearly two-thirds of New Mexico is experiencing extreme drought. It's a similar story across the entire Southwest.
New Mexico may see early start to monsoon season
KOB
The National Weather Service is optimistic after noting the increased storm activity across the Sierra Madre Mountains, in northern New Mexico.
California and National Drought Summary for June 5, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for June 5, 2018, 10 Day .... Finally, in southwestern New Mexico, water restrictions were initiated as ...
Central US to sizzle amid unseasonably hot weather into the weekend
AccuWeather.com
The intense heat, combined with ongoing drought, will elevate the risk of additional wildfires breaking out. Crews in New Mexico continue to battle the ...
Colorado Wildfire Threatens More Homes as Wind Spreads Blaze
U.S. News & World Report
In New Mexico, the Ute Park wildfire was 30 percent contained by ... (14,892 hectares) of drought-parched grassland and timber since last Thursday.
Firefighters clear containment lines around New Mexico fire
The Durango Herald
Officials confer as smoke rises from the Ute Park Fire in Ute Park, N.M., on May 31. Firefighters are clearing containment lines around the wildfire that ...
Closure order lifted in wake of New Mexico wildfire
San Francisco Chronicle
UTE PARK, N.M. (AP) — Forest officials have lifted a closure order put in place as the result of a wildfire that has charred more than 57 square miles ...
Fire crews battle half-acre tire fire south of Cuba, New Mexico
KRQE News 13
CUBA, N.M. (KRQE) - Fire crews south of Cuba are busy battling a tire fire which sparked sometime yesterday. Crews are trying to assess the best ...
Firefighters make progress on Ute Park Fire
Santa Fe New Mexican
Firefighters continued to make progress Wednesday in their battle to the contain the Ute Park Fire in northwestern New Mexico, building fire lines in ...
Lincoln National Forest remains open despite fire danger
Ruidoso News
Despite drought and high fire danger, the national forest is open to the ... Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ ...
June 6, 2018
Colorado wildfire rages near Durango as firefighters gain on New Mexico blaze
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
Hot weather was expected to stoke an unchecked wildfire in southern Colorado on Tuesday that forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes.
Extreme fire danger closes state game commission properties adjacent to Santa Fe National Forest
Ruidoso News
Because of drought and extreme fire danger, New Mexico State Game Commission properties adjacent to the Santa Fe National Forest, including ...
Central US to sizzle amid unseasonably hot weather into the weekend
AccuWeather.com
Residents in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Lubbock, Texas; Dodge City and Wichita, ... The intense heat, combined with ongoing drought, will elevate the risk of ... Crews in New Mexico continue to battle the Ute Park Fire, which has ...
Ute Park fire: Rains not enough to QUENCH New Mexico wildfire - latest updates
Express.co.uk
NEW MEXICO'S Ute Park is currently in the grips of its first major wildfire of the season with local authorities extending evacuation orders for the area.
Firefighters clear containment lines around New Mexico fire
KFDA
UTE PARK, N.M. (AP) - Firefighters anticipating a return to dangerous weather conditions are clearing containment lines around a northern New ...
The Latest: Some New Mexico residents allowed to return home
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on wildfires burning in New Mexico (all ... The fire saw some rain and higher humidity Sunday, but crews were ...
AFR enlisting more eyes as it patrols for potential local fires
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque Fire is putting more eyes on patrol duty as it hopes to avoid local firecatastrophes like the blaze that has ...
Lincoln National Forest to Remain Open to Public
U.S. News & World Report
However, the forest's announcement Wednesday said fire restrictions ... The Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico was closed to the public ...
Colorado wildfire rages near Durango as firefighters gain on New Mexico blaze
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
Hot weather was expected to stoke an unchecked wildfire in southern Colorado on Tuesday that forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes.
Extreme fire danger closes state game commission properties adjacent to Santa Fe National Forest
Ruidoso News
Because of drought and extreme fire danger, New Mexico State Game Commission properties adjacent to the Santa Fe National Forest, including ...
Central US to sizzle amid unseasonably hot weather into the weekend
AccuWeather.com
Residents in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Lubbock, Texas; Dodge City and Wichita, ... The intense heat, combined with ongoing drought, will elevate the risk of ... Crews in New Mexico continue to battle the Ute Park Fire, which has ...
Ute Park fire: Rains not enough to QUENCH New Mexico wildfire - latest updates
Express.co.uk
NEW MEXICO'S Ute Park is currently in the grips of its first major wildfire of the season with local authorities extending evacuation orders for the area.
Firefighters clear containment lines around New Mexico fire
KFDA
UTE PARK, N.M. (AP) - Firefighters anticipating a return to dangerous weather conditions are clearing containment lines around a northern New ...
The Latest: Some New Mexico residents allowed to return home
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on wildfires burning in New Mexico (all ... The fire saw some rain and higher humidity Sunday, but crews were ...
AFR enlisting more eyes as it patrols for potential local fires
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque Fire is putting more eyes on patrol duty as it hopes to avoid local firecatastrophes like the blaze that has ...
Lincoln National Forest to Remain Open to Public
U.S. News & World Report
However, the forest's announcement Wednesday said fire restrictions ... The Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico was closed to the public ...
June 5, 2018
Wildfires Erupt in Colorado, New Mexico, California; Hundreds of Homes Threatened
The Weather Channel
Fires in Colorado, New Mexico and California have forced evacuations ... Northern New Mexico has been in a prolonged period of extreme drought.
Round of heavy storms to target south-central US into Tuesday
AccuWeather.com
Following locally severe storms in portions of Texas and New Mexico on Sunday ... for fire personnel battling the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico. ... bring strong storms to some of the drought areas in Oklahoma and Texas,” ...
Rains fail to quench western US wildfires
AOL
... that were burning through thousands of acres in New Mexico and Colorado ... according to a bulletin on the New Mexico Fire Information website. .... in a rare measure prompted by the heightened fire risk from prolonged drought.
Sustainable Rangeland Symposium June 7
Southwest Farm Press
This week, on June 7-8, Texas Tech University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, New Mexico State University's ... the worst when it comes to sustainability issues, especially periods of troublesome drought.
Santa Fe New Mexican
PressReader
New Mexico has been in serious drought, with especially severe conditions during 2011-12, 2013 and the present. Maybe there is a longer term ...
Thousands of acres ablaze in Colorado, New Mexico and California
WTNH.com (press release)
(CNN) - Massive wildfires in California, Colorado and New Mexico have torched thousands of acres and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - The federal Bureau of Land Management's Las Cruces district announced fire restrictions on Monday intended to reduce the risk of ...
Smoke from NM wildfires sends dangerous pollutants into the air
KOB
Smoke from NM wildfires sends dangerous pollutants into the air ... Chest Medicine of New Mexico Doctor Jeffrey Dorf says more people are visiting ...
June 4th Morning Rush: Springer, Raton help Ute Park Fire evacuees
KRQE News 13
The massive Ute Park Fire continues burning in northern New Mexico. It's still threatening some surrounding communities like Cimarron. The issue ...
Businesses that rely on Santa Fe National Forest largely back closure
Santa Fe New Mexican
The New Mexican reported Wednesday that rangers discovered 84 ... “Imagine a high-severity fire in an area that businesses rely upon, and where ...
Forest Service preps for another summer of devastating wildfires across much of the country
USA TODAY
Extensive burning operations designed to protect a northern New Mexico community from a wildfire have proven successful so far, but firefighters have ...
Buzzard Fire nearly 50 percent contained
KOB
CATRON COUNTY, N.M. - The Buzzard Fire, burning in the Gila National Forest, is now 49 percent contained. It's already burned more than 34,000 ...
Wildfires Erupt in Colorado, New Mexico, California; Hundreds of Homes Threatened
The Weather Channel
Fires in Colorado, New Mexico and California have forced evacuations ... Northern New Mexico has been in a prolonged period of extreme drought.
Round of heavy storms to target south-central US into Tuesday
AccuWeather.com
Following locally severe storms in portions of Texas and New Mexico on Sunday ... for fire personnel battling the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico. ... bring strong storms to some of the drought areas in Oklahoma and Texas,” ...
Rains fail to quench western US wildfires
AOL
... that were burning through thousands of acres in New Mexico and Colorado ... according to a bulletin on the New Mexico Fire Information website. .... in a rare measure prompted by the heightened fire risk from prolonged drought.
Sustainable Rangeland Symposium June 7
Southwest Farm Press
This week, on June 7-8, Texas Tech University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, New Mexico State University's ... the worst when it comes to sustainability issues, especially periods of troublesome drought.
Santa Fe New Mexican
PressReader
New Mexico has been in serious drought, with especially severe conditions during 2011-12, 2013 and the present. Maybe there is a longer term ...
Thousands of acres ablaze in Colorado, New Mexico and California
WTNH.com (press release)
(CNN) - Massive wildfires in California, Colorado and New Mexico have torched thousands of acres and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - The federal Bureau of Land Management's Las Cruces district announced fire restrictions on Monday intended to reduce the risk of ...
Smoke from NM wildfires sends dangerous pollutants into the air
KOB
Smoke from NM wildfires sends dangerous pollutants into the air ... Chest Medicine of New Mexico Doctor Jeffrey Dorf says more people are visiting ...
June 4th Morning Rush: Springer, Raton help Ute Park Fire evacuees
KRQE News 13
The massive Ute Park Fire continues burning in northern New Mexico. It's still threatening some surrounding communities like Cimarron. The issue ...
Businesses that rely on Santa Fe National Forest largely back closure
Santa Fe New Mexican
The New Mexican reported Wednesday that rangers discovered 84 ... “Imagine a high-severity fire in an area that businesses rely upon, and where ...
Forest Service preps for another summer of devastating wildfires across much of the country
USA TODAY
Extensive burning operations designed to protect a northern New Mexico community from a wildfire have proven successful so far, but firefighters have ...
Buzzard Fire nearly 50 percent contained
KOB
CATRON COUNTY, N.M. - The Buzzard Fire, burning in the Gila National Forest, is now 49 percent contained. It's already burned more than 34,000 ...
June 4, 2018
Severe Weather Chances for New Mexico Sunday
WeatherNation
Now one threat that we are actually hopeful for…heavy rain. New Mexico is has been dealing with droughtconditions over the past several months.
Rain has little impact on Ute Park Fire
Santa Fe New Mexican
Firefighters battling the 36,000-acre Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico maintained hope that ... A little bit of moisture certainly helps but we are still in a long-term drought and we are looking at conditions drying out quickly.”
Ute Park Fire burns 30000 acres; Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters
AccuWeather.com
The fire is burning in Ute Park, New Mexico, about 70 miles northeast of Santa Fe ... abnormally dry weather and is currently in an exceptional drought.
Monsoon to enhance flood danger across western India this week, heat to continue in the north
AccuWeather.com
2018 Asia summer forecast: Drought, flood risks to arise from uneven ... "The monsoon likely will not reach New Delhi until after mid-June," Nicholls said. ... portions of southwestern Texas and New Mexico on Sunday, another round ...
The Latest: New Mexico community evacuated as fire grows
News & Observer
State fire officials say residents of a northern New Mexico community are being told to evacuate their homes due to a raging wildfire. New Mexico State ...
'One and done' rain no help for New Mexico, Colorado fires
The Weather Network
Smoke is seen from a fire in this aerial shot above Cimarron, New Mexico, U.S., June 1, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media on June 2, ...
The Latest: New Mexico community evacuated as fire grows
News & Observer
State fire officials say residents of a northern New Mexico community are being told to evacuate their homes due to a raging wildfire. New Mexico State ...
Ute Park Fire burns 30000 acres; Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters
AccuWeather.com
Needed rain but gusty winds can be produced by the thunderstorms targeting the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico, which has charred ...
Flag as irrelevant
Wildfires Erupt in Colorado, New Mexico, California; Hundreds of Homes Threatened
Wunderground.com (blog)
Fires in Colorado, New Mexico and California have forced evacuations amid dry conditions and severe drought. A quickly spreading wildfire in ...
'One and done' rain no help for New Mexico, Colorado fires
The Weather Network
Smoke is seen from a fire in this aerial shot above Cimarron, New Mexico, U.S., June 1, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media on June 2, ...
Flag as irrelevant
Ute Park Fire 23% contained, more than 36000 acres burned
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Hot and dry conditions are expected today as the Ute Park Fire continues to burn in northern New Mexico. This as fire crews ...
Severe Weather Chances for New Mexico Sunday
WeatherNation
Now one threat that we are actually hopeful for…heavy rain. New Mexico is has been dealing with droughtconditions over the past several months.
Rain has little impact on Ute Park Fire
Santa Fe New Mexican
Firefighters battling the 36,000-acre Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico maintained hope that ... A little bit of moisture certainly helps but we are still in a long-term drought and we are looking at conditions drying out quickly.”
Ute Park Fire burns 30000 acres; Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters
AccuWeather.com
The fire is burning in Ute Park, New Mexico, about 70 miles northeast of Santa Fe ... abnormally dry weather and is currently in an exceptional drought.
Monsoon to enhance flood danger across western India this week, heat to continue in the north
AccuWeather.com
2018 Asia summer forecast: Drought, flood risks to arise from uneven ... "The monsoon likely will not reach New Delhi until after mid-June," Nicholls said. ... portions of southwestern Texas and New Mexico on Sunday, another round ...
The Latest: New Mexico community evacuated as fire grows
News & Observer
State fire officials say residents of a northern New Mexico community are being told to evacuate their homes due to a raging wildfire. New Mexico State ...
'One and done' rain no help for New Mexico, Colorado fires
The Weather Network
Smoke is seen from a fire in this aerial shot above Cimarron, New Mexico, U.S., June 1, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media on June 2, ...
The Latest: New Mexico community evacuated as fire grows
News & Observer
State fire officials say residents of a northern New Mexico community are being told to evacuate their homes due to a raging wildfire. New Mexico State ...
Ute Park Fire burns 30000 acres; Sunday's storms to be double-edged sword for firefighters
AccuWeather.com
Needed rain but gusty winds can be produced by the thunderstorms targeting the Ute Park Fire in northeastern New Mexico, which has charred ...
Flag as irrelevant
Wildfires Erupt in Colorado, New Mexico, California; Hundreds of Homes Threatened
Wunderground.com (blog)
Fires in Colorado, New Mexico and California have forced evacuations amid dry conditions and severe drought. A quickly spreading wildfire in ...
'One and done' rain no help for New Mexico, Colorado fires
The Weather Network
Smoke is seen from a fire in this aerial shot above Cimarron, New Mexico, U.S., June 1, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media on June 2, ...
Flag as irrelevant
Ute Park Fire 23% contained, more than 36000 acres burned
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Hot and dry conditions are expected today as the Ute Park Fire continues to burn in northern New Mexico. This as fire crews ...
June 3, 2018
New Mexico farmers face consequences as drought persists
The News Tribune
Farmer Matt Romero doesn't have far to travel to see a stark reminder of the ongoing drought affecting New Mexico and parts of the West. The Santa ...
New Mexico, Colorado Wildfires Force Hundreds to Evacuate
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico, Colorado Wildfires Force Hundreds to Evacuate ... The two fires, about 250 miles (400 km) apart in the drought-parched Four Corners ...
Thousands of acres ablaze in California, Colorado and New Mexico
CNN
(CNN) Massive wildfires in California, Colorado and New Mexico have torched thousands of acres and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Ute Park Fire burns 27000+ acres in New Mexico as crews work to contain it
KRDO
(CNN) - A massive fire in Colfax County, New Mexico, had grown to 27,290 acres by Saturday morning and was 0% contained, according to InciWeb.
Some barely outran flames as blaze raced through bone-dry forest
CBS News
Some people in New Mexico barely outran the flames Friday as a wildfire raced through a bone-dry forest. Evacuations were ordered with the fire ...
New Mexico farmers face consequences as drought persists
The News Tribune
Farmer Matt Romero doesn't have far to travel to see a stark reminder of the ongoing drought affecting New Mexico and parts of the West. The Santa ...
New Mexico, Colorado Wildfires Force Hundreds to Evacuate
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico, Colorado Wildfires Force Hundreds to Evacuate ... The two fires, about 250 miles (400 km) apart in the drought-parched Four Corners ...
Thousands of acres ablaze in California, Colorado and New Mexico
CNN
(CNN) Massive wildfires in California, Colorado and New Mexico have torched thousands of acres and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Ute Park Fire burns 27000+ acres in New Mexico as crews work to contain it
KRDO
(CNN) - A massive fire in Colfax County, New Mexico, had grown to 27,290 acres by Saturday morning and was 0% contained, according to InciWeb.
Some barely outran flames as blaze raced through bone-dry forest
CBS News
Some people in New Mexico barely outran the flames Friday as a wildfire raced through a bone-dry forest. Evacuations were ordered with the fire ...
June 2, 2018
Southwest drought worsens as hot June weather arrives
The Weather Network
In New Mexico, the intense drought is seriously affecting several stretches of the Rio Grande, one of the longest rivers in the U.S. This summer, the ...
Thousands of acres ablaze in Colorado, New Mexico
CNN
And a massive fire in Colfax County, New Mexico, had grown to 27,290 acres by Saturday morning and was 0% contained, according to InciWeb, a US ...
The Latest: New Mexico wildfire grows as conditions worsen
Fresno Bee
The Latest: New Mexico wildfire grows as conditions worsen ... pine groves and other forested land that had been hit hard by a persistent drought. ... Evacuation centers have been set up in northeastern New Mexicoas heavy smoke ...
The US Forest Service shares wildfire tips
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A record-breaking drought and the onset of an intense wildfire season mandates diligent fire safety protocol from all New ...
Ute Park Fire grows to more than 27000 acres in New Mexico
CBS News
COLFAX COUNTY, New Mexico -- A wildfire in New Mexico has grown to more than 27,000 acres and is zero percent contained, CBS Albuquerque ...
Wildfire burns empty Boy Scouts' buildings in dry New Mexico
Fox News
CIMARRON, N.M. – A wildfire raced across a swath of tinder-dry forest in northeastern New Mexico on Friday, sending up a thick plume of smoke that ...
New Mexico closes national forest to public due to drought, fire risk
Business Insider
By Keith Coffman. (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service said on Thursday it has taken the rare step of indefinitely closing off public access to a 1.6 ...
New Mexico wildfire threatening village doubles in size
San Francisco Chronicle
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — A wildfire threatening a village in northern New Mexico has doubled in size to over 42 square miles (109 sq. kilometers) as ...
New Mexico Closing 3 State Parks Due to Extreme Fire Danger
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico Closing 3 State Parks Due to Extreme Fire Danger ... northern New Mexico are closing effective Monday because of extreme fire danger.
Southwest drought worsens as hot June weather arrives
The Weather Network
In New Mexico, the intense drought is seriously affecting several stretches of the Rio Grande, one of the longest rivers in the U.S. This summer, the ...
Thousands of acres ablaze in Colorado, New Mexico
CNN
And a massive fire in Colfax County, New Mexico, had grown to 27,290 acres by Saturday morning and was 0% contained, according to InciWeb, a US ...
The Latest: New Mexico wildfire grows as conditions worsen
Fresno Bee
The Latest: New Mexico wildfire grows as conditions worsen ... pine groves and other forested land that had been hit hard by a persistent drought. ... Evacuation centers have been set up in northeastern New Mexicoas heavy smoke ...
The US Forest Service shares wildfire tips
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A record-breaking drought and the onset of an intense wildfire season mandates diligent fire safety protocol from all New ...
Ute Park Fire grows to more than 27000 acres in New Mexico
CBS News
COLFAX COUNTY, New Mexico -- A wildfire in New Mexico has grown to more than 27,000 acres and is zero percent contained, CBS Albuquerque ...
Wildfire burns empty Boy Scouts' buildings in dry New Mexico
Fox News
CIMARRON, N.M. – A wildfire raced across a swath of tinder-dry forest in northeastern New Mexico on Friday, sending up a thick plume of smoke that ...
New Mexico closes national forest to public due to drought, fire risk
Business Insider
By Keith Coffman. (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service said on Thursday it has taken the rare step of indefinitely closing off public access to a 1.6 ...
New Mexico wildfire threatening village doubles in size
San Francisco Chronicle
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — A wildfire threatening a village in northern New Mexico has doubled in size to over 42 square miles (109 sq. kilometers) as ...
New Mexico Closing 3 State Parks Due to Extreme Fire Danger
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico Closing 3 State Parks Due to Extreme Fire Danger ... northern New Mexico are closing effective Monday because of extreme fire danger.
June 1, 2018
Experts: 'Alarming' drought conditions hit US SouthwestWPXI Pittsburgh
Climatologists and other experts on Wednesday provided an update on the situation in the Four Corners region - where Arizona, New Mexico, ...
Large wildfire in New Mexico prompts park closures, evacuations
AccuWeather.com
A Fire Warning is in effect for portions of northeastern New Mexico where a large ... abnormally dry weather, and is currently in an exceptional drought.
New Mexico closes national forest to public due to drought, fire risk
Reuters
(Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service said on Thursday it has taken the rare step of indefinitely closing off public access to a 1.6 million-acre national ...
New Mexico Closes Sites Adjacent to Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico is closing State Game Commission properties adjacent to the Santa National Forest to coincide with the forest's full closure that takes ...
Wheat commentary: Cash, paper follow futures lower after sell-offAgriCensus
The USDA's weekly drought monitor showed a mixed picture continuing to ... western reaches of the HRW belt in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.
Land use, energy closely connected
Albuquerque Journal
Over 100 years ago, when New Mexico and Arizona were first granted ... climate reality: health concerns, water scarcity, massive drought and loss of ...
Death becomes us: Oppenheimer, New Mexico, and "Atomic Histories"
Santa Fe New Mexican
Atomic Histories curator Melanie LaBorwit explained, “New Mexico has .... earthly and supernatural powers, who can defeat drought and nourish the ...
High heat to persist in the southern US for the first week of June
AccuWeather.com
Firefighters working to contain fires across New Mexico will get little help from ... This will contribute to worsening drought conditions and continue to ...
Jeff Mitton: Hummingbirds pollinate claret cup cactus
Boulder Daily Camera
I had been traveling and hiking in New Mexico for two days, and although I had ... A profound drought has delayed spring in the Southwest and claret cup is ... Claret cup is native to Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, ...
New Mexico Fire Forces Evacuations; 150 Homes Threatened, Officials Say
The Weather Channel
Residents have been ordered to evacuate an area of northern New Mexico as an aggressive wildfire quickly burned at least 12 square miles of land ...
Cause of Buzzard fire discovered
KRQE News 13
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (KRQE) - Investigators have determined an illegal campfire started a firethat's burned more than 20,000 acres in the ...
Satellite photo, smoke from New Mexico wildfires
Wildfire Today (blog)
This satellite photo shows smoke from three fires at 12:32 p.m. MDT June 1, 2018. Two of the fires are in New Mexico, the Ute Park Fire and the ...
The Latest: Boy Scouts ranch: Fire destroys 12 structures
Hastings Tribune
EAGLE NEST, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on a northern New Mexico wildfire (all times local):. 10:25 a.m.. A northern New Mexico wildfire has burned a ...
Experts: 'Alarming' drought conditions hit US SouthwestWPXI Pittsburgh
Climatologists and other experts on Wednesday provided an update on the situation in the Four Corners region - where Arizona, New Mexico, ...
Large wildfire in New Mexico prompts park closures, evacuations
AccuWeather.com
A Fire Warning is in effect for portions of northeastern New Mexico where a large ... abnormally dry weather, and is currently in an exceptional drought.
New Mexico closes national forest to public due to drought, fire risk
Reuters
(Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service said on Thursday it has taken the rare step of indefinitely closing off public access to a 1.6 million-acre national ...
New Mexico Closes Sites Adjacent to Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico is closing State Game Commission properties adjacent to the Santa National Forest to coincide with the forest's full closure that takes ...
Wheat commentary: Cash, paper follow futures lower after sell-offAgriCensus
The USDA's weekly drought monitor showed a mixed picture continuing to ... western reaches of the HRW belt in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.
Land use, energy closely connected
Albuquerque Journal
Over 100 years ago, when New Mexico and Arizona were first granted ... climate reality: health concerns, water scarcity, massive drought and loss of ...
Death becomes us: Oppenheimer, New Mexico, and "Atomic Histories"
Santa Fe New Mexican
Atomic Histories curator Melanie LaBorwit explained, “New Mexico has .... earthly and supernatural powers, who can defeat drought and nourish the ...
High heat to persist in the southern US for the first week of June
AccuWeather.com
Firefighters working to contain fires across New Mexico will get little help from ... This will contribute to worsening drought conditions and continue to ...
Jeff Mitton: Hummingbirds pollinate claret cup cactus
Boulder Daily Camera
I had been traveling and hiking in New Mexico for two days, and although I had ... A profound drought has delayed spring in the Southwest and claret cup is ... Claret cup is native to Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, ...
New Mexico Fire Forces Evacuations; 150 Homes Threatened, Officials Say
The Weather Channel
Residents have been ordered to evacuate an area of northern New Mexico as an aggressive wildfire quickly burned at least 12 square miles of land ...
Cause of Buzzard fire discovered
KRQE News 13
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (KRQE) - Investigators have determined an illegal campfire started a firethat's burned more than 20,000 acres in the ...
Satellite photo, smoke from New Mexico wildfires
Wildfire Today (blog)
This satellite photo shows smoke from three fires at 12:32 p.m. MDT June 1, 2018. Two of the fires are in New Mexico, the Ute Park Fire and the ...
The Latest: Boy Scouts ranch: Fire destroys 12 structures
Hastings Tribune
EAGLE NEST, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on a northern New Mexico wildfire (all times local):. 10:25 a.m.. A northern New Mexico wildfire has burned a ...
May 31, 2018
Officials expected to close access to Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Drought Monitor shows just a sliver of Southern New Mexico in “abnormally dry” conditions, while the rest of the state is in various stages of ...
New Mexico Dams: Need For More Awareness And Funding
KRWG
Commentary: The New Mexico Watershed and Dam Owners Coalition .... He noted, “New Mexico is in the middle of one of the worst droughts in the ...
Widespread rain received New Mexico
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on May 24 showed that ... rated abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 100 percent of New Mexico.
Wildlife feels impact of drought conditions
KOB
"But because of extremely low water and extreme drought conditions, we've had to stock several fish out as 9 inchers just because we don't have the ...
California and National Drought Summary for May 29, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for May 29, 2018, 10 Day .... Relatively small adjustments were made in New Mexico this week as well, ...
NM ranch rescues, rehabilitates abused or neglected horsesKOB
“We are the largest rescue in New Mexico and we are licensed and ... “Hay is really expensive now because of the drought, and so we're finding more ...
Fee Increases Planned for Bandelier National Monument
U.S. News & World Report
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Bandelier National Monument is raising its ... amid severe drought and heightened concerns over potential fire dangers.
Officials expected to close access to Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Drought Monitor shows just a sliver of Southern New Mexico in “abnormally dry” conditions, while the rest of the state is in various stages of ...
New Mexico Dams: Need For More Awareness And Funding
KRWG
Commentary: The New Mexico Watershed and Dam Owners Coalition .... He noted, “New Mexico is in the middle of one of the worst droughts in the ...
Widespread rain received New Mexico
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on May 24 showed that ... rated abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 100 percent of New Mexico.
Wildlife feels impact of drought conditions
KOB
"But because of extremely low water and extreme drought conditions, we've had to stock several fish out as 9 inchers just because we don't have the ...
California and National Drought Summary for May 29, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for May 29, 2018, 10 Day .... Relatively small adjustments were made in New Mexico this week as well, ...
NM ranch rescues, rehabilitates abused or neglected horsesKOB
“We are the largest rescue in New Mexico and we are licensed and ... “Hay is really expensive now because of the drought, and so we're finding more ...
Fee Increases Planned for Bandelier National Monument
U.S. News & World Report
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Bandelier National Monument is raising its ... amid severe drought and heightened concerns over potential fire dangers.
May 30, 2018
Letters to the Editor
Carlsbad Current-Argus
It was a banner year for New Mexico's State Land Office. ... the state — especially crucial in a year where New Mexico is facing a dangerous drought.
Buzzard Fire continues to burn; 18312 acres in sizeKRQE News 13
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (KRQE) - Officials are still investigating the cause of the Buzzard Fire that is continuing to burn in the Gila National ...
Onion piles west of Las Cruces meant for cattle, not humans
Las Cruces Sun-News
With an ongoing drought that's left desert land sparse on vegetation this year, ... More: NM rancher develops wild horse feeding stations with help from ...
The Latest: US Southwest victim of dryness, rising temps
WPXI Pittsburgh
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The Latest on drought conditions across the American ... In New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande have gone dry.
No Powder, Big Problem: Colorado Drought Update
Westword
The biggest concern will be the possibility for wildfires this summer. ... Taos Ski Area in New Mexico saw 78 inches of snow, significantly less than the ...
Letters to the Editor
Carlsbad Current-Argus
It was a banner year for New Mexico's State Land Office. ... the state — especially crucial in a year where New Mexico is facing a dangerous drought.
Buzzard Fire continues to burn; 18312 acres in sizeKRQE News 13
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (KRQE) - Officials are still investigating the cause of the Buzzard Fire that is continuing to burn in the Gila National ...
Onion piles west of Las Cruces meant for cattle, not humans
Las Cruces Sun-News
With an ongoing drought that's left desert land sparse on vegetation this year, ... More: NM rancher develops wild horse feeding stations with help from ...
The Latest: US Southwest victim of dryness, rising temps
WPXI Pittsburgh
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The Latest on drought conditions across the American ... In New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande have gone dry.
No Powder, Big Problem: Colorado Drought Update
Westword
The biggest concern will be the possibility for wildfires this summer. ... Taos Ski Area in New Mexico saw 78 inches of snow, significantly less than the ...
May 29, 2018
Triple-digit heat to expand across south-central US, challenge records by late week
AccuWeather.com
An extreme to exceptional drought continues across much of northern and central New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma, southern ...
Drought endangers newly planted trees in Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican
Until, that is, New Mexico's merciless drought sucked the life out of it. ... the wisdom of the county planting thousands of young trees during a drought.
State game agency: Bears on the move as they look for food
Los Alamos Monitor
SANTA FE (AP) — The New Mexico Game and Fish Department says drought conditions may prompt more encounters between bears and humans.
Containment increasing on trio of area fires, hazardous weather outlook in effectPagosa Springs Sun
The Arena Canyon Fire, burning 5 miles south of the Colorado/New Mexico border, was 40 percent contained as of May 27, according to New Mexico ...
Wildfire season gets going over Memorial Day weekend
The Journal
The Arena Canyon Fire west of Navajo Lake in San Juan County, New Mexico, caused 15 people to be evacuated and closed New Mexico Highway ...
Triple-digit heat to expand across south-central US, challenge records by late week
AccuWeather.com
An extreme to exceptional drought continues across much of northern and central New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma, southern ...
Drought endangers newly planted trees in Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican
Until, that is, New Mexico's merciless drought sucked the life out of it. ... the wisdom of the county planting thousands of young trees during a drought.
State game agency: Bears on the move as they look for food
Los Alamos Monitor
SANTA FE (AP) — The New Mexico Game and Fish Department says drought conditions may prompt more encounters between bears and humans.
Containment increasing on trio of area fires, hazardous weather outlook in effectPagosa Springs Sun
The Arena Canyon Fire, burning 5 miles south of the Colorado/New Mexico border, was 40 percent contained as of May 27, according to New Mexico ...
Wildfire season gets going over Memorial Day weekend
The Journal
The Arena Canyon Fire west of Navajo Lake in San Juan County, New Mexico, caused 15 people to be evacuated and closed New Mexico Highway ...
May 28, 2018
Triple-digit heat to expand across south-central US, challenge records by late week
AccuWeather.com
An extreme to exceptional drought continues across much of northern and central New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma, southern ...
Wildfire in Gila National Forest grows
Santa Fe New Mexican
RESERVE — Officials from Gila National Forest say the Buzzard Fire in Western New Mexico has grown nearly 3,000 acres and is now more than ...
Triple-digit heat to expand across south-central US, challenge records by late week
AccuWeather.com
An extreme to exceptional drought continues across much of northern and central New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma, southern ...
Wildfire in Gila National Forest grows
Santa Fe New Mexican
RESERVE — Officials from Gila National Forest say the Buzzard Fire in Western New Mexico has grown nearly 3,000 acres and is now more than ...
May 27, 2018
Man-made beaver-style dams help restore land in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
And in a time of drought, it's this brook stemming from the Rio Cebolla that provides a glimpse of hope for local wildlife and nearby communities.
State Game Agency: Bears on the Move as They Look for Food
U.S. News & World Report
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Game and Fish Department says drought conditions may prompt more encounters between bears and ...
Man-made beaver-style dams help restore land in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
And in a time of drought, it's this brook stemming from the Rio Cebolla that provides a glimpse of hope for local wildlife and nearby communities.
State Game Agency: Bears on the Move as They Look for Food
U.S. News & World Report
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Game and Fish Department says drought conditions may prompt more encounters between bears and ...
May 26, 2018
Burners beware
taosnews
The severe drought in Northern New Mexico has forced local leaders to impose burn bans across nearly the entire Taos County area. Taos County ...
Navajo women struggle to preserve traditions as climate change intensifies
PRI
Climate change has led to severe drought and heat waves across the ... states – Arizona, New Mexico and Utah – totaling about the size of Ireland.
NM drought worsening despite recent rainfall
PressReader
A map released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's drought monitor shows that more than 20 percent of New Mexico — scattered areas ...
15 San Juan County homes evacuated due to fire
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A new wildfire has threatened 15 homes in San Juan County and forced evacuations, New Mexico State Forestry officials say ...
The Latest: Wildfire in Gila National Forest Still Growing
U.S. News & World Report
A wildfire in a remote area of the Gila National Forest in western New Mexico continues to spread as officials said Saturday that containment efforts so ...
Environmental groups fight forest thinning project near Santa Fe
KRQE News 13
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - Environmental groups are trying to stop a ... size and became one of the biggest fires in New Mexico state history at 156,000 ...
Burners beware
taosnews
The severe drought in Northern New Mexico has forced local leaders to impose burn bans across nearly the entire Taos County area. Taos County ...
Navajo women struggle to preserve traditions as climate change intensifies
PRI
Climate change has led to severe drought and heat waves across the ... states – Arizona, New Mexico and Utah – totaling about the size of Ireland.
NM drought worsening despite recent rainfall
PressReader
A map released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's drought monitor shows that more than 20 percent of New Mexico — scattered areas ...
15 San Juan County homes evacuated due to fire
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A new wildfire has threatened 15 homes in San Juan County and forced evacuations, New Mexico State Forestry officials say ...
The Latest: Wildfire in Gila National Forest Still Growing
U.S. News & World Report
A wildfire in a remote area of the Gila National Forest in western New Mexico continues to spread as officials said Saturday that containment efforts so ...
Environmental groups fight forest thinning project near Santa Fe
KRQE News 13
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - Environmental groups are trying to stop a ... size and became one of the biggest fires in New Mexico state history at 156,000 ...
May 25, 2018
Experts: 'Alarming' drought conditions hit US Southwest
FOX 10 News Phoenix
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Rivers and watering holes are drying up, popular mountain recreation spots are closing and water restrictions are in full ...
NM Environment Review: Drought, politics and relationships with rivers
New Mexico Political Report
-New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has filed the state's counterclaims in Texas v. New Mexico & Colorado, the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Drought Drives Critical Summer Wildfire Forecast
Arizona Public Media
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's forecast for Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico for 2018 is warning of a similar setup.
California and National Drought Summary for May 22, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for May 22, 2018, 10 Day ... Likewise, short-term dryness continued to develop in parts of New England. .... as well as neighboring portions of southern California and southern New Mexico.
Lincoln County businesses eligible for low-interest disaster loans
Ruidoso News
Small nonfarm businesses in 17 New Mexico counties and neighboring ... However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought ...
Swenson: Don't Just Hug Your Trees, Water Them!
Los Alamos Daily Post
The temperature in Northern New Mexico has gone up 2.5⁰F since 1971 and is predicted to rise an additional 4⁰F to 6⁰F by the end of the century.
Buzzard Fire grows to 7600 acres in Gila National Forest
KOB
Crews continue to work on the 9-acre Kellar Fire in the Lincoln National Forest northeast of Queen, New Mexico. There is also no containment on that ...
Experts: 'Alarming' drought conditions hit US Southwest
FOX 10 News Phoenix
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Rivers and watering holes are drying up, popular mountain recreation spots are closing and water restrictions are in full ...
NM Environment Review: Drought, politics and relationships with rivers
New Mexico Political Report
-New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has filed the state's counterclaims in Texas v. New Mexico & Colorado, the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Drought Drives Critical Summer Wildfire Forecast
Arizona Public Media
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's forecast for Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico for 2018 is warning of a similar setup.
California and National Drought Summary for May 22, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for May 22, 2018, 10 Day ... Likewise, short-term dryness continued to develop in parts of New England. .... as well as neighboring portions of southern California and southern New Mexico.
Lincoln County businesses eligible for low-interest disaster loans
Ruidoso News
Small nonfarm businesses in 17 New Mexico counties and neighboring ... However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought ...
Swenson: Don't Just Hug Your Trees, Water Them!
Los Alamos Daily Post
The temperature in Northern New Mexico has gone up 2.5⁰F since 1971 and is predicted to rise an additional 4⁰F to 6⁰F by the end of the century.
Buzzard Fire grows to 7600 acres in Gila National Forest
KOB
Crews continue to work on the 9-acre Kellar Fire in the Lincoln National Forest northeast of Queen, New Mexico. There is also no containment on that ...
May 24, 2018
Experts: 'Alarming' Drought Conditions Hit US Southwest
U.S. News & World Report
Climatologists and other experts on Wednesday provided an update on the situation in the Four Corners region — where Arizona, New Mexico, ...
NWS: Parched state still thirsty despite taste of rain
Santa Fe New Mexican
Since Oct. 1, the beginning of the water year for New Mexico, only 11 days ... the rain of the past few days as “a dust-buster and not a drought-buster.”.
Land-cover changes likely intensified Dust Bowl drought
Phys.Org
The intensity of the Dust Bowl drought worsened, eventually causing nearly 2.5 million people to flee the drought-stricken states of Texas, New Mexico ...
New Mexico files counterclaims in water fight with Texas
KZTV Action 10 News
ALBUQUERUQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico is accusing Texas of mismanaging its share of water from the Rio Grande and failing to plan for drought.
Black Bears May Move Into Southwest Kansas Due To Drought
HPPR
But game wardens and biologists say there may be more bears in Southwest Kansas this year due to droughts and wildfires in New Mexico and ...
Forest Service offers hikers routes to avoid Buzzard Fire
KRQE News 13
While the fire is being tended to, officials have asked hikers to avoid nearby areas such as the Continental Divide Trail that is east of the wildfire.
Alamo fire burns near Bandelier Park
KRQE News 13
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Fire officials are on the location of a fire in the Jemez ... Referenced as the Alamo fire, it is located on Forest Road 289 near ...
Experts: 'Alarming' Drought Conditions Hit US Southwest
U.S. News & World Report
Climatologists and other experts on Wednesday provided an update on the situation in the Four Corners region — where Arizona, New Mexico, ...
NWS: Parched state still thirsty despite taste of rain
Santa Fe New Mexican
Since Oct. 1, the beginning of the water year for New Mexico, only 11 days ... the rain of the past few days as “a dust-buster and not a drought-buster.”.
Land-cover changes likely intensified Dust Bowl drought
Phys.Org
The intensity of the Dust Bowl drought worsened, eventually causing nearly 2.5 million people to flee the drought-stricken states of Texas, New Mexico ...
New Mexico files counterclaims in water fight with Texas
KZTV Action 10 News
ALBUQUERUQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico is accusing Texas of mismanaging its share of water from the Rio Grande and failing to plan for drought.
Black Bears May Move Into Southwest Kansas Due To Drought
HPPR
But game wardens and biologists say there may be more bears in Southwest Kansas this year due to droughts and wildfires in New Mexico and ...
Forest Service offers hikers routes to avoid Buzzard Fire
KRQE News 13
While the fire is being tended to, officials have asked hikers to avoid nearby areas such as the Continental Divide Trail that is east of the wildfire.
Alamo fire burns near Bandelier Park
KRQE News 13
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Fire officials are on the location of a fire in the Jemez ... Referenced as the Alamo fire, it is located on Forest Road 289 near ...
May 23, 2018
Drought on tap to intensify over US Southwest
ABC News
In New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande — another of North America's longest rivers — have already gone dry as federal biologists have been ...
Desert Bees Have a Secret: How to Survive a Decade of Drought
Undark Magazine
Out of some 4,330 North American and Hawaiian native bee species (a quarter of them found in New Mexico), there's sufficient data to assess only ...
Drought conditions reach severe status
Albuquerque Journal
Dubois said the months from July to September could relieve the worst of the drought conditions in New Mexico and elsewhere in the arid Southwest, ...
New Mexico back under water storage restrictions on the Rio Grande
New Mexico Political Report
Despite the rains that doused parts of New Mexico on Monday, the state officially entered into drought conditions on the Rio Grande when water levels ...
Town lights up fire restrictions
taosnews
In a response to the rising drought across New Mexico, the town of Taos Council voted during a Tuesday (May 22) meeting to declare fire restriction in ...
Letters to the editorCloud seeding is an option
Santa Fe New Mexican
We are all hurting from this year's drought. Rivers are drying ... I wonder why cloud seeding has not received more attention in New Mexico. A recent ...
Extreme NM forest fire risk: "We're at the mercy of Mother Nature"
KVIA El Paso
Extreme N.M. forest fire risk: "We're at the mercy of Mother Nature" ... "We continue down this drought and this path." Stage II fire restrictions are in ...
Fire burns in the northern portion of the Sandia Mountains
KOB
Fire burns in the northern portion of the Sandia Mountains ... TIJERAS, N.M. – Firefighters began battling a fire detected around 9 p.m. Monday in the ...
Drought on tap to intensify over US Southwest
FireEngineering.com
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Rivers are drying up, popular mountain recreation spots are closing and water ...
Drought on tap to intensify over US Southwest
ABC News
In New Mexico, stretches of the Rio Grande — another of North America's longest rivers — have already gone dry as federal biologists have been ...
Desert Bees Have a Secret: How to Survive a Decade of Drought
Undark Magazine
Out of some 4,330 North American and Hawaiian native bee species (a quarter of them found in New Mexico), there's sufficient data to assess only ...
Drought conditions reach severe status
Albuquerque Journal
Dubois said the months from July to September could relieve the worst of the drought conditions in New Mexico and elsewhere in the arid Southwest, ...
New Mexico back under water storage restrictions on the Rio Grande
New Mexico Political Report
Despite the rains that doused parts of New Mexico on Monday, the state officially entered into drought conditions on the Rio Grande when water levels ...
Town lights up fire restrictions
taosnews
In a response to the rising drought across New Mexico, the town of Taos Council voted during a Tuesday (May 22) meeting to declare fire restriction in ...
Letters to the editorCloud seeding is an option
Santa Fe New Mexican
We are all hurting from this year's drought. Rivers are drying ... I wonder why cloud seeding has not received more attention in New Mexico. A recent ...
Extreme NM forest fire risk: "We're at the mercy of Mother Nature"
KVIA El Paso
Extreme N.M. forest fire risk: "We're at the mercy of Mother Nature" ... "We continue down this drought and this path." Stage II fire restrictions are in ...
Fire burns in the northern portion of the Sandia Mountains
KOB
Fire burns in the northern portion of the Sandia Mountains ... TIJERAS, N.M. – Firefighters began battling a fire detected around 9 p.m. Monday in the ...
Drought on tap to intensify over US Southwest
FireEngineering.com
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Rivers are drying up, popular mountain recreation spots are closing and water ...
May 22, 2018
Southern Plains Drought Continues Stress On Crops, Rangeland
KRWG
While some areas of the Texas Panhandle and southwestern Oklahoma have received plentiful precipitation in recent days, other parts of those states plus New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas have experienced only spotty precipitation since October, New Mexico State Climatologist Dave Dubois said ...
Drought continues stress on crops
Norman Transcript
Sandbars fill the Rio Grande north of Albuquerque, N.M., on Feb. 18. Lack of rain and above-average temperatures are prolonging drought across the ...
Drought Worsens
DTN The Progressive Farmer (blog)
Those states with some areas considered in exceptional drought (D4) included Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and ...
Forest Service officials respond to Sandia North Peak fire
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A fire was detected on the north area of the Sandia Mountain range between the Piedra Lisa Trail and the Osha Loop ...
Southern Plains Drought Continues Stress On Crops, Rangeland
KRWG
While some areas of the Texas Panhandle and southwestern Oklahoma have received plentiful precipitation in recent days, other parts of those states plus New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas have experienced only spotty precipitation since October, New Mexico State Climatologist Dave Dubois said ...
Drought continues stress on crops
Norman Transcript
Sandbars fill the Rio Grande north of Albuquerque, N.M., on Feb. 18. Lack of rain and above-average temperatures are prolonging drought across the ...
Drought Worsens
DTN The Progressive Farmer (blog)
Those states with some areas considered in exceptional drought (D4) included Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and ...
Forest Service officials respond to Sandia North Peak fire
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A fire was detected on the north area of the Sandia Mountain range between the Piedra Lisa Trail and the Osha Loop ...
May 21, 2018
Trump's top immigration critic could become the governor of a key border state
CNN
Santa Fe, New Mexico (CNN) President Donald Trump's immigration .... She also noted the state, which has been suffering a dramatic drought, has a ...
How You can Prevent Destructive Forest Fires
KRQE News 13
We all know a campfire, fireworks, or cigarettes can ignite a fire quickly and have ... That brings a higher chance of fast moving very intense wildfires.
Colorado Ag Producers Eligible for Loans for Blizzard, Wind, Fire Damages
Kiowa County Press
Producers in adjoining counties in Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma may also be eligible. In the map below, primary counties designated for fires ...
Trump's top immigration critic could become the governor of a key border state
CNN
Santa Fe, New Mexico (CNN) President Donald Trump's immigration .... She also noted the state, which has been suffering a dramatic drought, has a ...
How You can Prevent Destructive Forest Fires
KRQE News 13
We all know a campfire, fireworks, or cigarettes can ignite a fire quickly and have ... That brings a higher chance of fast moving very intense wildfires.
Colorado Ag Producers Eligible for Loans for Blizzard, Wind, Fire Damages
Kiowa County Press
Producers in adjoining counties in Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma may also be eligible. In the map below, primary counties designated for fires ...
May 20, 2018
Southwest Yard and Garden: Vegetable growing tips for New Mexico gardens
Las Cruces Sun-News
Southwest Yard and Garden: Vegetable growing tips for New Mexico ... Poor pollination, or drought stress while the kernels are filling out, are the two ...
Fighting fire with fire in the Gila National Forest
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico and other Western states are bracing for a particularly busy fire season, as dangerously dry conditions, high winds, and rising ...
Southwest Yard and Garden: Vegetable growing tips for New Mexico gardens
Las Cruces Sun-News
Southwest Yard and Garden: Vegetable growing tips for New Mexico ... Poor pollination, or drought stress while the kernels are filling out, are the two ...
Fighting fire with fire in the Gila National Forest
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico and other Western states are bracing for a particularly busy fire season, as dangerously dry conditions, high winds, and rising ...
May 19, 2018
We need a firework ban in this drought
Albuquerque Journal
A perfect confluence of nature's worst has visited New Mexico. Precipitation, snow and rain, was minimal this winter – which week was winter? Climate ...
The Latest: Coconino National Forest to close 6 areas
SFGate (blog)
Campfire bans and other restrictions are in effect on national forests across Arizona and neighboring New Mexico. Both states are stricken by drought.
Some farmers and ranchers in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming are looking to the skies ...
Fence Post
With the bull's-eye of two hard-hit drought areas located in southwest .... west into southeast and southwest Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
Arizona national forests announce closures as wildfire danger looms
ABC15 Arizona
The Viewpoint Fire has burned up to 5,100 acres and is 10 percent ... are in effect at national forests in most of Arizona and neighboring New Mexico, ...
First Alert Weather: Breezy day with high temps in the 90s, storm chances return
KFDA
Elevated to critical fire danger returns across the western panhandles and eastern new Mexico. Storms chances and cooler temps stick around ...
We need a firework ban in this drought
Albuquerque Journal
A perfect confluence of nature's worst has visited New Mexico. Precipitation, snow and rain, was minimal this winter – which week was winter? Climate ...
The Latest: Coconino National Forest to close 6 areas
SFGate (blog)
Campfire bans and other restrictions are in effect on national forests across Arizona and neighboring New Mexico. Both states are stricken by drought.
Some farmers and ranchers in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming are looking to the skies ...
Fence Post
With the bull's-eye of two hard-hit drought areas located in southwest .... west into southeast and southwest Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
Arizona national forests announce closures as wildfire danger looms
ABC15 Arizona
The Viewpoint Fire has burned up to 5,100 acres and is 10 percent ... are in effect at national forests in most of Arizona and neighboring New Mexico, ...
First Alert Weather: Breezy day with high temps in the 90s, storm chances return
KFDA
Elevated to critical fire danger returns across the western panhandles and eastern new Mexico. Storms chances and cooler temps stick around ...
May 18, 2018
More Than 60 Percent of New Mexico in 'Extreme Drought'
U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. Drought Monitor said Thursday that around 64 percent of the state is in extreme drought or worse amid dry weather. That's a jump from last ...
NM Environment Review: drought, 'stokes,' new studies and more
New Mexico Political Report
Irrigators in northwestern New Mexico are worried about the drought, prompting New Mexico State University to offer a workshop on water ...
Drought only getting worse
KOAT Albuquerque
11% of New Mexico is in the worst state of drought, known as "exceptional drought." Advertisement. Drought only getting worse. Loading more articles.
Heightened wildfire danger to threaten hikers, tourists in southwestern US through the weekend
AccuWeather.com
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, exceptional drought exists in portions of seven states: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, ...
County adopts burning ban resolution
Alamogordo Daily News
Banning Burning in Otero County, states that due to dry conditions, drought, ... of Land Management (BLM) and the New Mexico State Forestry Resolutions. ... BLM and NM State Forestry as designated by the mentioned agencies.
Lecture reveals hidden treasures in Spanish Valley
Moab Sun News
A severe drought, among other factors, caused a mass emigration to areas in New Mexico and Arizona on the Rio Grande and Little Colorado Rivers.
Unprecedented Colorado River Water Shortage Could Be Declared in 2020
EcoWatch
After years of unrelenting drought, federal forecasters reported there are ... Last year, the U.S. and Mexico agreed on a new strategy that would help ...
San Luis Fire burns thousands of acres on the Mexican border
Wildfire Today (blog)
A fire that straddles the Mexican border in the boot heel of New Mexico has burned thousands of acres. During a satellite overflight at 2:23 a.m. MDT ...
More Than 60 Percent of New Mexico in 'Extreme Drought'
U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. Drought Monitor said Thursday that around 64 percent of the state is in extreme drought or worse amid dry weather. That's a jump from last ...
NM Environment Review: drought, 'stokes,' new studies and more
New Mexico Political Report
Irrigators in northwestern New Mexico are worried about the drought, prompting New Mexico State University to offer a workshop on water ...
Drought only getting worse
KOAT Albuquerque
11% of New Mexico is in the worst state of drought, known as "exceptional drought." Advertisement. Drought only getting worse. Loading more articles.
Heightened wildfire danger to threaten hikers, tourists in southwestern US through the weekend
AccuWeather.com
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, exceptional drought exists in portions of seven states: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, ...
County adopts burning ban resolution
Alamogordo Daily News
Banning Burning in Otero County, states that due to dry conditions, drought, ... of Land Management (BLM) and the New Mexico State Forestry Resolutions. ... BLM and NM State Forestry as designated by the mentioned agencies.
Lecture reveals hidden treasures in Spanish Valley
Moab Sun News
A severe drought, among other factors, caused a mass emigration to areas in New Mexico and Arizona on the Rio Grande and Little Colorado Rivers.
Unprecedented Colorado River Water Shortage Could Be Declared in 2020
EcoWatch
After years of unrelenting drought, federal forecasters reported there are ... Last year, the U.S. and Mexico agreed on a new strategy that would help ...
San Luis Fire burns thousands of acres on the Mexican border
Wildfire Today (blog)
A fire that straddles the Mexican border in the boot heel of New Mexico has burned thousands of acres. During a satellite overflight at 2:23 a.m. MDT ...
May 17, 2018
Extreme drought covers 44.8 percent of state
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on May 10 showed that ... abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 99.9 percent of New Mexico.
Scientist warns of more droughts, fires as the climate changes
Greenwich Time
Scientist warns of more droughts, fires as the climate changes .... recounted his own research in a mountainous region of northern New Mexico.
Drought Swells in Plains as Producers Fear Repeat of 2011
AgWeb
One-third of the nation's cow herd lives in five states experiencing D4 or exceptional drought: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas.
Fire restrictions in place across Ariz., NM, Nation
Navajo Times
The weather has prompted the states of Arizona and New Mexico and Navajo tribal officials to place fire restrictions in their areas. On Friday, Apache ...
Chris' Thursday Afternoon Forecast
KRQE News 13
The wind will be picking up today and this will elevate the fire danger across central and eastern New Mexico. High temperatures will be approaching ...
Wildfires can start weeks after lightning strike
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lightning has always been part of the natural cycle in forests, but resulting fires have a timing all their own. Some people ...
Extreme drought covers 44.8 percent of state
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on May 10 showed that ... abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 99.9 percent of New Mexico.
Scientist warns of more droughts, fires as the climate changes
Greenwich Time
Scientist warns of more droughts, fires as the climate changes .... recounted his own research in a mountainous region of northern New Mexico.
Drought Swells in Plains as Producers Fear Repeat of 2011
AgWeb
One-third of the nation's cow herd lives in five states experiencing D4 or exceptional drought: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas.
Fire restrictions in place across Ariz., NM, Nation
Navajo Times
The weather has prompted the states of Arizona and New Mexico and Navajo tribal officials to place fire restrictions in their areas. On Friday, Apache ...
Chris' Thursday Afternoon Forecast
KRQE News 13
The wind will be picking up today and this will elevate the fire danger across central and eastern New Mexico. High temperatures will be approaching ...
Wildfires can start weeks after lightning strike
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lightning has always been part of the natural cycle in forests, but resulting fires have a timing all their own. Some people ...
May 16, 2018
"Exceptional drought" in southwest means more bad news for grain
FreightWaves
A large swath of the U.S. remains in extreme or exceptional drought. ... Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, according to the U.S. Drought ...
New Mexico State University workshop tackles drought, water conservation
Farmington Daily Times
FARMINGTON — As farmers begin planting crops this spring, many irrigators are worried about the worsening drought conditions in the Four Corners ...
Most of Colorado experiencing 'severe, extreme or exceptional' drought
9News.com KUSA
Most of Colorado experiencing 'severe, extreme or exceptional' drought ... and even further south into New Mexico and Arizona," Wetlaufer said.
USDA designates seven New Mexico counties as primary natural disaster areas
Southwest Farm Press
... (USDA) has designated seven counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
NASA's GRACE-FO ready to recording the Earth changes
Week Facts...
Drought Monitor map from September 2015, while the GRACE mission was active, showing severe drought in California, Nevada and New Mexico.
Brush Fire in Albuquerque Foothills Now 80 Percent Contained
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a brush fire in the ... More than three-quarters of New Mexico is dealing with severe to extreme drought ...
"Exceptional drought" in southwest means more bad news for grain
FreightWaves
A large swath of the U.S. remains in extreme or exceptional drought. ... Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, according to the U.S. Drought ...
New Mexico State University workshop tackles drought, water conservation
Farmington Daily Times
FARMINGTON — As farmers begin planting crops this spring, many irrigators are worried about the worsening drought conditions in the Four Corners ...
Most of Colorado experiencing 'severe, extreme or exceptional' drought
9News.com KUSA
Most of Colorado experiencing 'severe, extreme or exceptional' drought ... and even further south into New Mexico and Arizona," Wetlaufer said.
USDA designates seven New Mexico counties as primary natural disaster areas
Southwest Farm Press
... (USDA) has designated seven counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
NASA's GRACE-FO ready to recording the Earth changes
Week Facts...
Drought Monitor map from September 2015, while the GRACE mission was active, showing severe drought in California, Nevada and New Mexico.
Brush Fire in Albuquerque Foothills Now 80 Percent Contained
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a brush fire in the ... More than three-quarters of New Mexico is dealing with severe to extreme drought ...
May 15, 2018
Some 'inconvenient truths' about drought and water
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Some 'inconvenient truths' about drought and water ... populated lower basin states to total members from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
Great Plains farmers brace for billions in losses
E&E News
Federal drought monitors are predicting a "severe" to "exceptional" drought for the Great Plains region of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma ...
Perdue offers support to NM agricultural leaders
Santa Fe New Mexican
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told New Mexico ... Charlie DeGroot, president of the Dairy Producers of New Mexico, told ... on a sort of knife's edge with ongoing drought and expected fire risk this summer.
Windstorms impact San Juan Mountains snowpack
KRQE News 13
Windstorms from New Mexico carry dust to the San Juan Mountains, which dirties the snowpack. According to the Durango Herald, that decreases ...
Dismal Western Snowpack Is a Climate "Warning Sign"
Scientific American
U.S. officials have already launched rescue missions for an endangered minnow in New Mexico, where parts of the Rio Grande have already started ...
What Another Dry Winter Means for Colorado and the West
5280 | The Denver Magazine
We take a look at what that means for rivers, wildfires, and the future of water ... the past two decades, dry seasons are now becoming “the new normal. ... New Mexico) are responsible for delivering 8.23 million acre-feet downriver ...
Some 'inconvenient truths' about drought and water
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Some 'inconvenient truths' about drought and water ... populated lower basin states to total members from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
Great Plains farmers brace for billions in losses
E&E News
Federal drought monitors are predicting a "severe" to "exceptional" drought for the Great Plains region of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma ...
Perdue offers support to NM agricultural leaders
Santa Fe New Mexican
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told New Mexico ... Charlie DeGroot, president of the Dairy Producers of New Mexico, told ... on a sort of knife's edge with ongoing drought and expected fire risk this summer.
Windstorms impact San Juan Mountains snowpack
KRQE News 13
Windstorms from New Mexico carry dust to the San Juan Mountains, which dirties the snowpack. According to the Durango Herald, that decreases ...
Dismal Western Snowpack Is a Climate "Warning Sign"
Scientific American
U.S. officials have already launched rescue missions for an endangered minnow in New Mexico, where parts of the Rio Grande have already started ...
What Another Dry Winter Means for Colorado and the West
5280 | The Denver Magazine
We take a look at what that means for rivers, wildfires, and the future of water ... the past two decades, dry seasons are now becoming “the new normal. ... New Mexico) are responsible for delivering 8.23 million acre-feet downriver ...
May 14, 2018
As warming continues, 'hot drought' becomes the norm, not an exception
New Mexico Political Report
The signs of rising temperatures are obvious across New Mexico right now, from the mountains to the river valleys, and from rangelands to suburban ...
Hobbs to Begin Water Restrictions Amid Severe Drought
U.S. News & World Report
Hobbs to Begin Water Restrictions Amid Severe Drought ... HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Water restrictions are set to begin in a southeastern New Mexico city ...
Agricultural listening session, drought strategies workshop slated for May 31 in Belen
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Dean Rolando A. Flores and New Mexico Secretary of ...
Strategic Water Reserve is a tool for these dry times
Las Cruces Sun-News
This spring, every part of New Mexico is suffering from drought, much of it extreme. Over 120 miles of the Rio Grande are projected to dry before the ...
NM Drought Worsens
770 KKOB
DROUGHT CONDITIONS ARE GETTING WORSE IN NEW MEXICO. THE LATEST GOVERNMENT REPORT SHOWS MORE THAN HALF THE STATE ...
Alamogordo seeks to restore lake damaged by 2012 fire
KOB
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) - A southern New Mexico city is working to ... the lake after monsoonal rains caused heavy flooding from the fire's burn scar.
As warming continues, 'hot drought' becomes the norm, not an exception
New Mexico Political Report
The signs of rising temperatures are obvious across New Mexico right now, from the mountains to the river valleys, and from rangelands to suburban ...
Hobbs to Begin Water Restrictions Amid Severe Drought
U.S. News & World Report
Hobbs to Begin Water Restrictions Amid Severe Drought ... HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Water restrictions are set to begin in a southeastern New Mexico city ...
Agricultural listening session, drought strategies workshop slated for May 31 in Belen
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Dean Rolando A. Flores and New Mexico Secretary of ...
Strategic Water Reserve is a tool for these dry times
Las Cruces Sun-News
This spring, every part of New Mexico is suffering from drought, much of it extreme. Over 120 miles of the Rio Grande are projected to dry before the ...
NM Drought Worsens
770 KKOB
DROUGHT CONDITIONS ARE GETTING WORSE IN NEW MEXICO. THE LATEST GOVERNMENT REPORT SHOWS MORE THAN HALF THE STATE ...
Alamogordo seeks to restore lake damaged by 2012 fire
KOB
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) - A southern New Mexico city is working to ... the lake after monsoonal rains caused heavy flooding from the fire's burn scar.
May 13, 2018
2018 Monsoon Outlook: Much-needed rain for the Southwest?
The Weather Network
... of northwest Mexico continue to experience extreme to exceptional drought, ... half of the total precipitation received in Arizona and New Mexico every year. ... With this pressure pattern set-up, moisture from both the Gulfs of Mexico ...
Climate change is real; make the right choices
Santa Fe New Mexican
And to the question, is this drought or that flood caused by climate change? ... New Mexico ranks second in the nation for solar potential and 11th in the ... energy companies, such as the Public Service Company of New Mexico, the ...
Forest Increases Public Engagement To Prevent Fires
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire restrictions enhance public safety, protect natural and cultural ... Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ and ...
Pinery Fire causes evacuation of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona
Wildfire Today (blog)
A fire that started at 1:30 p.m. Saturday has forced the evacuation and ... Arizona/New Mexico border, and 44 miles north of the international border.
Above average wildfire year predicted for 2018
WBRZ
The states that are included in the “National Significant Wildland Fire ... Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, ...
Planning for drought, or planning for a drier future?
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
If this is the case, current drought planning efforts could really be the first ... Upstream, in Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, water leaders ...
Farmers Across High Plains Brace For Hard Times as Drought Bears Down
Wall Street Journal
... a drought ranging from “severe” to “exceptional” has descended on the southern Great Plains of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and ...
2018 Monsoon Outlook: Much-needed rain for the Southwest?
The Weather Network
... of northwest Mexico continue to experience extreme to exceptional drought, ... half of the total precipitation received in Arizona and New Mexico every year. ... With this pressure pattern set-up, moisture from both the Gulfs of Mexico ...
Climate change is real; make the right choices
Santa Fe New Mexican
And to the question, is this drought or that flood caused by climate change? ... New Mexico ranks second in the nation for solar potential and 11th in the ... energy companies, such as the Public Service Company of New Mexico, the ...
Forest Increases Public Engagement To Prevent Fires
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire restrictions enhance public safety, protect natural and cultural ... Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ and ...
Pinery Fire causes evacuation of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona
Wildfire Today (blog)
A fire that started at 1:30 p.m. Saturday has forced the evacuation and ... Arizona/New Mexico border, and 44 miles north of the international border.
Above average wildfire year predicted for 2018
WBRZ
The states that are included in the “National Significant Wildland Fire ... Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, ...
Planning for drought, or planning for a drier future?
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
If this is the case, current drought planning efforts could really be the first ... Upstream, in Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, water leaders ...
Farmers Across High Plains Brace For Hard Times as Drought Bears Down
Wall Street Journal
... a drought ranging from “severe” to “exceptional” has descended on the southern Great Plains of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and ...
May 12, 2018
Cooperation is the only answer to NM's water woes
NMPolitics.net
New Mexico's former attorney general is hardly to blame for the planet's warming climate, cyclical drought, forest mismanagement, our confusing and ...
Rio Grande may dry up through Albuquerque, expert says
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It's a sad sight for John Fleck, director of the UNM Water Resources program. He said the drought-ravaged Rio Grande is just ...
As Pacific waters warm, wetter weather may finally arrive to NMKOB
... are blaming for keeping New Mexico hot and dry, is finally fading away. ... needed for the state as it continues to sink deeper into drought conditions.
Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss
The Durango Herald
Windstorms out of the southwest pick up dust from deserts in parts of the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona and New Mexico and carry it to the ...
Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss
The Durango Herald
Windstorms out of the southwest pick up dust from deserts in parts of the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona and New Mexico and carry it to the ...
Severe weather stretches from Great Lakes to Northeast on Saturday
ABC News
The drought monitor shows a concerning ongoing story in the southwest ... Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma and western Texas.
Cooperation is the only answer to NM's water woes
NMPolitics.net
New Mexico's former attorney general is hardly to blame for the planet's warming climate, cyclical drought, forest mismanagement, our confusing and ...
Rio Grande may dry up through Albuquerque, expert says
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It's a sad sight for John Fleck, director of the UNM Water Resources program. He said the drought-ravaged Rio Grande is just ...
As Pacific waters warm, wetter weather may finally arrive to NMKOB
... are blaming for keeping New Mexico hot and dry, is finally fading away. ... needed for the state as it continues to sink deeper into drought conditions.
Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss
The Durango Herald
Windstorms out of the southwest pick up dust from deserts in parts of the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona and New Mexico and carry it to the ...
Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss
The Durango Herald
Windstorms out of the southwest pick up dust from deserts in parts of the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona and New Mexico and carry it to the ...
Severe weather stretches from Great Lakes to Northeast on Saturday
ABC News
The drought monitor shows a concerning ongoing story in the southwest ... Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma and western Texas.
May 11, 2018
Boulder exhibit highlights local photographer's eye for fire's 'duality'
Boulder Daily Camera
Boulder exhibit highlights local photographer's eye for fire's 'duality' ... of wildfire danger, said he once fought such blazes "in New Mexico, long, long ...
2018 Predicted to be Challenging Wildfire Year
USDA.gov (press release) (blog)
(To view photos from yesterday's briefing, please view the 2018 Fire ... Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah ...
Burn ban still on through dangerous fire weather
taosnews
"An extended period of critical fire weather conditions will continue today ... the Great Basin strengthens winds over New Mexico," read the warning.
Red Flag Warnings in 9 states May 11, 2018
Wildfire Today (blog)
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches for areas in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, ...
National Drought Summary for May 8, 2018KTIC
On this week's map, areas of Extreme Drought (D3) expanded in north-central Arizona and central New Mexico. In north-central Arizona, precipitation ...
New Mexico cactus no longer on endangered list
KOB
The hedgehog cactus is native to southern New Mexico. ... road and real estate development, livestock grazing, drought and fire as reasons why the ...
Midwest Farmers Want Sunshine, Southwest Needs Showers
Agriculture.com
... but Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah continue to suffer from exceptional drought in some regions. Over half the ...
Albuquerque kennel club raises funds for statewide disaster relief trailers
taosnews
"Drought conditions have rendered New Mexico a virtual tinderbox, particularly the north central regions, which have been designated as having a ...
Heat and wildfire threat rages on across Southwest
AccuWeather.com (blog)
U.S. Drought Monitor ... Thursday and Friday which will increase the danger for wildfires, especially across northern Arizona and New Mexico.
What Low Snowpack Levels Could Mean For Your Summer Camping Plans
303 Magazine
Some words that are often used in drought studies and snowpack-related queries are .... This degradation reaches into New Mexico to the south.
Friday's rainfall results are in: We still need more
KVUE.com
AUSTIN -- Now, our drought monitor update is in from last Friday's rainfall. ... In the drought stricken Panhandle region, it remains contentious. ... below average rainfall rates in not only Arizona and New Mexico, but also Texas.
Dismal Snowpack Hampers Efforts to Save Endangered Rio Grande Fish
News Deeply
The Rio Grande south of Los Lunas Bridge, New Mexico, in 2016. ... Add regular droughts to the mix and it often becomes difficult for the silvery ...
Extreme Drought
Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum
The Forest Service guy mentioned that northern New Mexico is in as bad or worse condition and there could be a total closure of the Carson National ...
Storms improve drought-related conditions in Texas, Kansas and Iowa
High Plains Journal
... the vegetation with the USDA reporting 95 percent of Arizona pasture and rangeland in poor to very poor condition with New Mexico at 60 percent.
Drought Conditions Dampen Financial Picture
agprofessional.com
“Drought conditions continue to be the driving factor in planning and ... while New Mexico had its 10th driest, according to the May 10 U.S. Drought ...Forest lookouts play vital role in fighting wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican
To the north and east are reminders of the Las Conchas and Cerro Grande fires, two of the largest and most destructive in New Mexico history. To the ...
Boulder exhibit highlights local photographer's eye for fire's 'duality'
Boulder Daily Camera
Boulder exhibit highlights local photographer's eye for fire's 'duality' ... of wildfire danger, said he once fought such blazes "in New Mexico, long, long ...
2018 Predicted to be Challenging Wildfire Year
USDA.gov (press release) (blog)
(To view photos from yesterday's briefing, please view the 2018 Fire ... Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah ...
Burn ban still on through dangerous fire weather
taosnews
"An extended period of critical fire weather conditions will continue today ... the Great Basin strengthens winds over New Mexico," read the warning.
Red Flag Warnings in 9 states May 11, 2018
Wildfire Today (blog)
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches for areas in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, ...
National Drought Summary for May 8, 2018KTIC
On this week's map, areas of Extreme Drought (D3) expanded in north-central Arizona and central New Mexico. In north-central Arizona, precipitation ...
New Mexico cactus no longer on endangered list
KOB
The hedgehog cactus is native to southern New Mexico. ... road and real estate development, livestock grazing, drought and fire as reasons why the ...
Midwest Farmers Want Sunshine, Southwest Needs Showers
Agriculture.com
... but Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah continue to suffer from exceptional drought in some regions. Over half the ...
Albuquerque kennel club raises funds for statewide disaster relief trailers
taosnews
"Drought conditions have rendered New Mexico a virtual tinderbox, particularly the north central regions, which have been designated as having a ...
Heat and wildfire threat rages on across Southwest
AccuWeather.com (blog)
U.S. Drought Monitor ... Thursday and Friday which will increase the danger for wildfires, especially across northern Arizona and New Mexico.
What Low Snowpack Levels Could Mean For Your Summer Camping Plans
303 Magazine
Some words that are often used in drought studies and snowpack-related queries are .... This degradation reaches into New Mexico to the south.
Friday's rainfall results are in: We still need more
KVUE.com
AUSTIN -- Now, our drought monitor update is in from last Friday's rainfall. ... In the drought stricken Panhandle region, it remains contentious. ... below average rainfall rates in not only Arizona and New Mexico, but also Texas.
Dismal Snowpack Hampers Efforts to Save Endangered Rio Grande Fish
News Deeply
The Rio Grande south of Los Lunas Bridge, New Mexico, in 2016. ... Add regular droughts to the mix and it often becomes difficult for the silvery ...
Extreme Drought
Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum
The Forest Service guy mentioned that northern New Mexico is in as bad or worse condition and there could be a total closure of the Carson National ...
Storms improve drought-related conditions in Texas, Kansas and Iowa
High Plains Journal
... the vegetation with the USDA reporting 95 percent of Arizona pasture and rangeland in poor to very poor condition with New Mexico at 60 percent.
Drought Conditions Dampen Financial Picture
agprofessional.com
“Drought conditions continue to be the driving factor in planning and ... while New Mexico had its 10th driest, according to the May 10 U.S. Drought ...Forest lookouts play vital role in fighting wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican
To the north and east are reminders of the Las Conchas and Cerro Grande fires, two of the largest and most destructive in New Mexico history. To the ...
May 10, 2018
Wildland fire season is heating up
El Defensor Chieftain
Although the fire season in our corner of New Mexico is, for all practical purposes year-round, the hotter, dryer months pose a significant problem and ...
Cutbacks Looming For Colorado River Users, Wildfire Sparked By Air Force Training Device
KUNM
The Colorado serves 40 million people in seven Southwestern U.S. states, including New Mexico, as well as Mexico. Researchers say a 19-year ...
State's fire threat off the scale
KOB
In New Mexico, the NWS here had to develop a more critical warning called SuperHaines. ... That's why Smith said practicing fire safety is key.
Future CAP shortage risks rising, federal agency says
Arizona Daily Star
... Colorado River Basin states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. ... call for the four Upper Basin states to approve their own drought plan.
Wildland fire season is heating up
El Defensor Chieftain
Although the fire season in our corner of New Mexico is, for all practical purposes year-round, the hotter, dryer months pose a significant problem and ...
Cutbacks Looming For Colorado River Users, Wildfire Sparked By Air Force Training Device
KUNM
The Colorado serves 40 million people in seven Southwestern U.S. states, including New Mexico, as well as Mexico. Researchers say a 19-year ...
State's fire threat off the scale
KOB
In New Mexico, the NWS here had to develop a more critical warning called SuperHaines. ... That's why Smith said practicing fire safety is key.
Future CAP shortage risks rising, federal agency says
Arizona Daily Star
... Colorado River Basin states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. ... call for the four Upper Basin states to approve their own drought plan.
May 9, 2018
A dry Rio Grande in springtime isn't normal. But it will be.
NMPolitics.net
New Mexicans survived the drought of the 1950s by pumping groundwater when the rivers slowed and the rains failed to fall. Since then, we've kept ...
Forecast for Colorado River level grim after April snows fizzle
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah use the river or its tributaries, along with 20 native American reservations. The river is under increasing stress because of rising demand and declining flows. The region has been in a drought for 18 years — long enough that some ...
Drought conditions intensify
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on May 3 showed that ... rated abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 99.9 percent of New Mexico.
Drought hurting New Mexico's bee population
KOAT Albuquerque
The habitat for bees and a lack of food are contributing to the decline in bee population, according to the Bee Keepers Association. Advertisement ...
A dry Rio Grande in springtime isn't normal. But it will be.
NMPolitics.net
New Mexicans survived the drought of the 1950s by pumping groundwater when the rivers slowed and the rains failed to fall. Since then, we've kept ...
Forecast for Colorado River level grim after April snows fizzle
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah use the river or its tributaries, along with 20 native American reservations. The river is under increasing stress because of rising demand and declining flows. The region has been in a drought for 18 years — long enough that some ...
Drought conditions intensify
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on May 3 showed that ... rated abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 99.9 percent of New Mexico.
Drought hurting New Mexico's bee population
KOAT Albuquerque
The habitat for bees and a lack of food are contributing to the decline in bee population, according to the Bee Keepers Association. Advertisement ...
May 8, 2018
Outlook for vital Southwestern US river remains grim
FireEngineering.com
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah all use the river or its tributaries, along with 20 native American reservations. The river is under increasing stress because of rising demand and declining flows. The region has been in a drought for 18 years — long enough that ...
Grim Outlook For Colorado River As Intense Drought Continues
CBS Sacramento
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah all use the river or its tributaries, along with 20 native American reservations.
As Rocky Mountain Snow Starts To Melt, Colorado River Forecast Worsens - KUNC
Colorado River Forecast Worsens as Mountain Snow Starts to Melt - Arizona Public Media
Outlook for vital Southwestern US river remains grim - WBAL Radio
Outlook for vital Southwestern US river remains grim
FireEngineering.com
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah all use the river or its tributaries, along with 20 native American reservations. The river is under increasing stress because of rising demand and declining flows. The region has been in a drought for 18 years — long enough that ...
Grim Outlook For Colorado River As Intense Drought Continues
CBS Sacramento
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah all use the river or its tributaries, along with 20 native American reservations.
As Rocky Mountain Snow Starts To Melt, Colorado River Forecast Worsens - KUNC
Colorado River Forecast Worsens as Mountain Snow Starts to Melt - Arizona Public Media
Outlook for vital Southwestern US river remains grim - WBAL Radio
May 7, 2018
Fewer Trees, More Water: Study Finds Runoff Boost From Forest Thinning
News Deeply
If we know how much water could be freed up by thinning forests to reduce fire danger, it could create a new financing mechanism to do the expensive .... the Colorado River Basin states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming received grades ranging from “A-” to “D”, ...
Risk for wildfire development, spread to increase again this week in southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
While clouds and showers may bring much-needed relief from the heat and drought in portions of Utah and Colorado by week's end, little if any precipitation is expected outside of the highest terrain of Arizona and New Mexico. Unfortunately, another ridge of high pressure will build back into the ...
A dry Rio Grande in springtime isn't normal. But it will be.
New Mexico Political Report
Ten years later, scientists, economists and hydrologists worked together to understand New Mexico's drought vulnerabilities. They handed off a report to the legislature that revealed problems with groundwater supplies in the Lower Rio Grande. Our state Legislature didn't renew their funding.
Fewer Trees, More Water: Study Finds Runoff Boost From Forest Thinning
News Deeply
If we know how much water could be freed up by thinning forests to reduce fire danger, it could create a new financing mechanism to do the expensive .... the Colorado River Basin states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming received grades ranging from “A-” to “D”, ...
Risk for wildfire development, spread to increase again this week in southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
While clouds and showers may bring much-needed relief from the heat and drought in portions of Utah and Colorado by week's end, little if any precipitation is expected outside of the highest terrain of Arizona and New Mexico. Unfortunately, another ridge of high pressure will build back into the ...
A dry Rio Grande in springtime isn't normal. But it will be.
New Mexico Political Report
Ten years later, scientists, economists and hydrologists worked together to understand New Mexico's drought vulnerabilities. They handed off a report to the legislature that revealed problems with groundwater supplies in the Lower Rio Grande. Our state Legislature didn't renew their funding.
May 6, 2018
College horticulture program accounts for 2018 drought in annual plant sale
Farmington Daily Times
The program, which is a collaboration between San Juan College and New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service, hosts the sale ...
Restore habitats with native plants
Santa Fe New Mexican
Some of North America's largest and best remaining grasslands can be found in the prairies and deserts of New Mexico, west Texas, southern Arizona, ... have degraded into mesquite woodlands because of grazing practices, fire-suppression policies, and the introduction of non-native plant species.
Local bee keepers say bees suffered during unusual winter
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The unusually warm winter New Mexico just emerged from wreaked havoc on an important species throughout the ... She says many local beekeepers have opted to buy bee "packages" from California to increase their numbers this spring, but the worsening drought is ...
College horticulture program accounts for 2018 drought in annual plant sale
Farmington Daily Times
The program, which is a collaboration between San Juan College and New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service, hosts the sale ...
Restore habitats with native plants
Santa Fe New Mexican
Some of North America's largest and best remaining grasslands can be found in the prairies and deserts of New Mexico, west Texas, southern Arizona, ... have degraded into mesquite woodlands because of grazing practices, fire-suppression policies, and the introduction of non-native plant species.
Local bee keepers say bees suffered during unusual winter
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The unusually warm winter New Mexico just emerged from wreaked havoc on an important species throughout the ... She says many local beekeepers have opted to buy bee "packages" from California to increase their numbers this spring, but the worsening drought is ...
May 5, 2018
Extreme drought threatens 3000 trees
Albuquerque Journal
While the Santa Fe River Greenway Project is a joint project between the city and county, the county is responsible for an 8-mile stretch of the river from Frenchy's Field to the wastewater treatment plant west of N.M. 599. But the city will take over the maintenance of the river along that stretch a year after ...
Historic train doubles as tourist attraction and firefighting machine
KOB
"We take our fire responsibilities very seriously," Robbins said. "If we miss a fire, we also have a helicopter ourselves, and so we will go out and help put out fires." With southwest Colorado – like much of New Mexico– facing exceptional drought conditions, the team at the railroad say they are more than ...
Santa Fe New Mexican
PressReader
The drought afflicting New Mexico, its northern portions in particular, has hit the local youth fisherman where he lives. Santa Fe's annual Children's Fishing Derby has been postponed as a result of abnormally slight inflows into the city reservoirs, which also have foreclosed the possibility of a spring ...
Leak forces conservation efforts for small water association
Santa Fe New Mexican
Bill Conner, executive director of the New Mexico Rural Water Association, said the state hasn't fully recovered from the severe drought of years past, so the dry conditions also could pose problems for hundreds of small, rural water associations throughout the state if monsoons don't show up this ...
Annual fishing event affected by 'dire' drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
The drought afflicting New Mexico, its northern portions in particular, has hit the local youth fisherman where he lives. Santa Fe's annual Children's Fishing Derby has been postponed as a result of abnormally slight inflows into the city reservoirs, which also have foreclosed the possibility of a spring ...
National Park Service's Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
Los Alamos Daily Post
Under these fire restrictions, all campgrounds, trails and public use areas remain open. “While we recognize that these restrictions may impact people's camping or picnicking plans, they are necessary to protect public health and safety due to the increased fire danger,” Jason Lott, Superintendent of ...
Extreme drought threatens 3000 trees
Albuquerque Journal
While the Santa Fe River Greenway Project is a joint project between the city and county, the county is responsible for an 8-mile stretch of the river from Frenchy's Field to the wastewater treatment plant west of N.M. 599. But the city will take over the maintenance of the river along that stretch a year after ...
Historic train doubles as tourist attraction and firefighting machine
KOB
"We take our fire responsibilities very seriously," Robbins said. "If we miss a fire, we also have a helicopter ourselves, and so we will go out and help put out fires." With southwest Colorado – like much of New Mexico– facing exceptional drought conditions, the team at the railroad say they are more than ...
Santa Fe New Mexican
PressReader
The drought afflicting New Mexico, its northern portions in particular, has hit the local youth fisherman where he lives. Santa Fe's annual Children's Fishing Derby has been postponed as a result of abnormally slight inflows into the city reservoirs, which also have foreclosed the possibility of a spring ...
Leak forces conservation efforts for small water association
Santa Fe New Mexican
Bill Conner, executive director of the New Mexico Rural Water Association, said the state hasn't fully recovered from the severe drought of years past, so the dry conditions also could pose problems for hundreds of small, rural water associations throughout the state if monsoons don't show up this ...
Annual fishing event affected by 'dire' drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
The drought afflicting New Mexico, its northern portions in particular, has hit the local youth fisherman where he lives. Santa Fe's annual Children's Fishing Derby has been postponed as a result of abnormally slight inflows into the city reservoirs, which also have foreclosed the possibility of a spring ...
National Park Service's Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
Los Alamos Daily Post
Under these fire restrictions, all campgrounds, trails and public use areas remain open. “While we recognize that these restrictions may impact people's camping or picnicking plans, they are necessary to protect public health and safety due to the increased fire danger,” Jason Lott, Superintendent of ...
May 4, 2018
191 feral horses found dead on Navajo Nation
KOB
NAVAJO NATION, N.M. – It's a sad effect of the extensive drought the state of New Mexico is facing. Navajo Nation officials say they've found 191 feral horses that have passed away due to a lack of water and food. Advertisement. President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez traveled to ...
Planning to 'survive and thrive'
taosnews
In drought years, even the smallest hint of wildfire can make for a lot of anxiety. Last year was wet, so the land grew thick with grasses that are now dried out and ready to burn. It's an unfortunately prime setup for a fire to tear through the overstocked forests of New Mexico that haven't seen fire in decades ...
Warming and moisture spur grass, wheat growth
The Business Farmer
Exceptional drought (D4) was expanded in the Four Corners region, as two smaller D4 areas were merged. Extreme drought (D3) was expanded in parts of eastern Utah and southern Colorado. On April 22 in New Mexico, topsoil moisture was 90 percent very short to short, while subsoil moisture was 92 ...
As summer looms, western US snowpack is very thin
Discover Magazine (blog)
The situation is particularly grim in New Mexico, with some areas having essentially no snow. With runoff ... Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico's largest, is forecast to be at just 5 percent capacity this summer. ... The report compares a major drought in the 1950s to the ongoing 21st century drought.
Agua es Vida and we are all in this together
Albuquerque Journal
Here in New Mexico we are truly blessed to live in a diverse community with our tribal neighbors and acequia systems that have existed for hundreds of years through water-sharing and conservation in times of droughtand water shortages. We can learn from this communal approach to water ...
Planning to 'survive and thrive'
taosnews
In the past couple of weeks, fires have flared up across the expansive ... prime setup for a fire to tear through the overstocked forests of New Mexico ...
Spring weather in New Mexico brings a bit of everything
KOB
Eddie Garcia May 03, 2018 06:26 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – From fire to ice, dry wind to rain and just about everything in between, spring brings everything to New Mexico. Sometimes, it's all at the same time. Advertisement. In the video above, Meteorologist Eddie Garcia has a look at what else New ...
191 feral horses found dead on Navajo Nation
KOB
NAVAJO NATION, N.M. – It's a sad effect of the extensive drought the state of New Mexico is facing. Navajo Nation officials say they've found 191 feral horses that have passed away due to a lack of water and food. Advertisement. President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez traveled to ...
Planning to 'survive and thrive'
taosnews
In drought years, even the smallest hint of wildfire can make for a lot of anxiety. Last year was wet, so the land grew thick with grasses that are now dried out and ready to burn. It's an unfortunately prime setup for a fire to tear through the overstocked forests of New Mexico that haven't seen fire in decades ...
Warming and moisture spur grass, wheat growth
The Business Farmer
Exceptional drought (D4) was expanded in the Four Corners region, as two smaller D4 areas were merged. Extreme drought (D3) was expanded in parts of eastern Utah and southern Colorado. On April 22 in New Mexico, topsoil moisture was 90 percent very short to short, while subsoil moisture was 92 ...
As summer looms, western US snowpack is very thin
Discover Magazine (blog)
The situation is particularly grim in New Mexico, with some areas having essentially no snow. With runoff ... Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico's largest, is forecast to be at just 5 percent capacity this summer. ... The report compares a major drought in the 1950s to the ongoing 21st century drought.
Agua es Vida and we are all in this together
Albuquerque Journal
Here in New Mexico we are truly blessed to live in a diverse community with our tribal neighbors and acequia systems that have existed for hundreds of years through water-sharing and conservation in times of droughtand water shortages. We can learn from this communal approach to water ...
Planning to 'survive and thrive'
taosnews
In the past couple of weeks, fires have flared up across the expansive ... prime setup for a fire to tear through the overstocked forests of New Mexico ...
Spring weather in New Mexico brings a bit of everything
KOB
Eddie Garcia May 03, 2018 06:26 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – From fire to ice, dry wind to rain and just about everything in between, spring brings everything to New Mexico. Sometimes, it's all at the same time. Advertisement. In the video above, Meteorologist Eddie Garcia has a look at what else New ...
May 3, 2018
Tribe: More than 100 horses apparent victims of drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
Dozens of horses have died on tribal land in northern Arizona, apparently after getting trapped in a muddy stock pond as drought grips the region. ... two months ago as concern grew over wells, windmills and earthen dams across the reservation, which spans parts of New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
Firefighting efforts don't come cheapKOB
Emily Jaceks May 02, 2018 06:58 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With the severe drought New Mexico faces this year, it's likely to be a tough fire season. There have been 241 fires on state and private land. Advertisement. The financial costs of combating those fires start on the front lines. "So one of the ...
California and National Drought Summary for May 1, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Despite record-to-near-record low snowpack conditions across the mountains of Arizona, the Salt River Project is not expecting shortages or restrictions. In north-central New Mexico and south-central Colorado, an area of Exceptional Drought (D4) was introduced, covering the Sangre de Cristo Range to ...
Farmington implements water shortage advisory
KOB
This is only the second time the city of Farmington has implemented the plan for dealing with water shortages in times of drought. According to our partners at the Farmington Daily Times, the city first used the plan back in 2002. There are four stages to the plan that increase restrictions stage by stage.
Wildfire's progress possibly foreshadows season
Santa Fe New Mexican
The fast-moving fire — the first in what threatens to be a dangerous season — could offer a hint of what New Mexico will face the rest of the spring ... But they said its rapid spread — from 5 acres to 42 acres in a short period — was a sobering reminder of difficult conditions in drought-ridden New Mexico.
Tribe: More than 100 horses apparent victims of drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
Dozens of horses have died on tribal land in northern Arizona, apparently after getting trapped in a muddy stock pond as drought grips the region. ... two months ago as concern grew over wells, windmills and earthen dams across the reservation, which spans parts of New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
Firefighting efforts don't come cheapKOB
Emily Jaceks May 02, 2018 06:58 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With the severe drought New Mexico faces this year, it's likely to be a tough fire season. There have been 241 fires on state and private land. Advertisement. The financial costs of combating those fires start on the front lines. "So one of the ...
California and National Drought Summary for May 1, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Despite record-to-near-record low snowpack conditions across the mountains of Arizona, the Salt River Project is not expecting shortages or restrictions. In north-central New Mexico and south-central Colorado, an area of Exceptional Drought (D4) was introduced, covering the Sangre de Cristo Range to ...
Farmington implements water shortage advisory
KOB
This is only the second time the city of Farmington has implemented the plan for dealing with water shortages in times of drought. According to our partners at the Farmington Daily Times, the city first used the plan back in 2002. There are four stages to the plan that increase restrictions stage by stage.
Wildfire's progress possibly foreshadows season
Santa Fe New Mexican
The fast-moving fire — the first in what threatens to be a dangerous season — could offer a hint of what New Mexico will face the rest of the spring ... But they said its rapid spread — from 5 acres to 42 acres in a short period — was a sobering reminder of difficult conditions in drought-ridden New Mexico.
May 2, 2018
Arizona utility tries to end Colorado River feudSanta Fe New Mexican
That angered officials in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, who accused the Central Arizona Project of manipulating the water at the expense of ... on drawing up a multistate plan for possible shortages in the river, which appear more and more likely because of the drought and climate change.
Dryness prompts New Mexico forests to impose restrictions
KOB
TAOS, N.M. (AP) - The Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico will soon be implementing fire restrictions due to increasingly dry conditions. ... the restrictions pointed to forecasts that are expected to include little moisture as nearly all parts of the state are dealing with some level of drought.
Are we in for another round of 'dirty rain'? Wind, rain, dry conditions contribute to tricky weatherChicago Tribune
Serious drought conditions already exist in west Texas, Kansas, New Mexico and eastern Colorado, Skilling said. In the Midwest “dirty rain” is “not an uncommon phenomenon this time of year,” Skilling said, adding, “there's no reason it couldn't happen again.” The National Weather Service issued its red ...
Wildfire potential, May through August
Wildfire Today (blog)
“Preexisting drought conditions along with several wind events allowed for fire activity across the southern Great Plains and New Mexico to increase in April. By month's end, activity was beginning to spread westward into Arizona and southern California. Entering May, a normal progression of fire activity ...
Santa Fe New Mexican
PressReader
Blaze is expected to be under full control today, but officials warn of conditions in season ahead as consequence of drought.
Drought intensifies in dry, windy conditions
High Plains Journal
Dry, windy conditions led to the further intensification of drought across the state for the week ending April 29, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mountain Regional Field Office, New Mexico. The United States Drought Monitor released on April 26 showed that exceptional ...
Fire near Española 50 percent contained
Santa Fe New Mexican
... the first local forest fire in what threatens to be a dangerous season — could offer a hint of what New Mexico will face the rest of the spring and summer. ... rapid spread — from 5 acres to 42 acres in a short period of time — was a sobering reminder of difficult conditions in drought-ravaged New Mexico.
Fire officials warn public of drone usage over wildfires
KRQE News 13
ESPANOLA, N.M. (KRQE) - As wildfire season ramps up, fire officials are reminding the public to not fly drones over wildfires. According to forestry officials, air tankers were forced to ground on Monday because of a drone flying in their airspace. They say it halted efforts to fight the Chicoma fire on ...
Arizona governor declares state of emergency in response to Tinder Fire
CNN
The fire has burned 8,623 acres since it began Friday, according to the US Forest Service. The cause of the fire is unknown, CNN affiliate KNXV-TV reports. "I'm issuing today's declaration to ensure that they have the necessary resources to protect the lives, pets and property of Arizonans," Ducey said in ...
Arizona utility tries to end Colorado River feudSanta Fe New Mexican
That angered officials in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, who accused the Central Arizona Project of manipulating the water at the expense of ... on drawing up a multistate plan for possible shortages in the river, which appear more and more likely because of the drought and climate change.
Dryness prompts New Mexico forests to impose restrictions
KOB
TAOS, N.M. (AP) - The Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico will soon be implementing fire restrictions due to increasingly dry conditions. ... the restrictions pointed to forecasts that are expected to include little moisture as nearly all parts of the state are dealing with some level of drought.
Are we in for another round of 'dirty rain'? Wind, rain, dry conditions contribute to tricky weatherChicago Tribune
Serious drought conditions already exist in west Texas, Kansas, New Mexico and eastern Colorado, Skilling said. In the Midwest “dirty rain” is “not an uncommon phenomenon this time of year,” Skilling said, adding, “there's no reason it couldn't happen again.” The National Weather Service issued its red ...
Wildfire potential, May through August
Wildfire Today (blog)
“Preexisting drought conditions along with several wind events allowed for fire activity across the southern Great Plains and New Mexico to increase in April. By month's end, activity was beginning to spread westward into Arizona and southern California. Entering May, a normal progression of fire activity ...
Santa Fe New Mexican
PressReader
Blaze is expected to be under full control today, but officials warn of conditions in season ahead as consequence of drought.
Drought intensifies in dry, windy conditions
High Plains Journal
Dry, windy conditions led to the further intensification of drought across the state for the week ending April 29, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mountain Regional Field Office, New Mexico. The United States Drought Monitor released on April 26 showed that exceptional ...
Fire near Española 50 percent contained
Santa Fe New Mexican
... the first local forest fire in what threatens to be a dangerous season — could offer a hint of what New Mexico will face the rest of the spring and summer. ... rapid spread — from 5 acres to 42 acres in a short period of time — was a sobering reminder of difficult conditions in drought-ravaged New Mexico.
Fire officials warn public of drone usage over wildfires
KRQE News 13
ESPANOLA, N.M. (KRQE) - As wildfire season ramps up, fire officials are reminding the public to not fly drones over wildfires. According to forestry officials, air tankers were forced to ground on Monday because of a drone flying in their airspace. They say it halted efforts to fight the Chicoma fire on ...
Arizona governor declares state of emergency in response to Tinder Fire
CNN
The fire has burned 8,623 acres since it began Friday, according to the US Forest Service. The cause of the fire is unknown, CNN affiliate KNXV-TV reports. "I'm issuing today's declaration to ensure that they have the necessary resources to protect the lives, pets and property of Arizonans," Ducey said in ...
May 1, 2018
Fire grows near Española
Santa Fe New Mexican
The report of the fire came just hours after the National Weather Service warned of critical fire weather in New Mexico beginning Monday night and continuing through Tuesday. Most of the state is suffering from severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The National Weather ...
Shortage of hay and feed intensifies for Southwest ranchers
Southwest Farm Press
"Drought is like malnutrition. One meal is not going to catch you up," NWS Royce Fontenot told a crowd at a regional drought meeting earlier this month. Reports from southeast New Mexico, where some of the nation's most nutritional alfalfa is grown, indicate livestock producers have been buying up ...
Rio Grande drying up earlier than usual, conservationists say
KOAT Albuquerque
A portion of the Rio Grande near the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge south of Socorro has completely dried up. “Drying up this early is a little out of normal but it's all related to our winter snow pack, we just didn't have it,” said Glen Duggins, a board member on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy ...
Forecast offers hope of rain; BLM, forest start fire restrictions
The Journal
BLM fire restrictions are the same as the national forest.The drought and the heightened wildfire threat is rooted in a dry spell that began in October and reaches from southern California to central Kansas. Last week, the U.S. Drought Monitor listed the Four Corners in an “exceptional drought” – the most ...
Dry Conditions Prompt Forest Restrictions, Facebook Plans Training Partnership In NM
KUNM
Major users of the Colorado River are trying to resolve a dispute over how to conserve the vital waterway amid a prolonged drought. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming met with the Central Arizona Project in Salt Lake City Monday. There was no immediate word on the outcome. The states have ...
Arizona governor declares state of emergency in response to Tinder Fire
Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3
The stronger the winds, the bigger the risk of the fire spreading rapidly due to the blowing embers sparking even more fires. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph maximum are forecast tomorrow from Arizona through New Mexico toward West Texas. Extremely low relative humidity will also continue through ...
Wildfire potential, May through August
Wildfire Today (blog)
“Preexisting drought conditions along with several wind events allowed for fire activity across the southern Great Plains and New Mexico to increase in April. By month's end, activity was beginning to spread westward into Arizona and southern California. Entering May, a normal progression of fire activity ...
Fire grows near Española
Santa Fe New Mexican
The report of the fire came just hours after the National Weather Service warned of critical fire weather in New Mexico beginning Monday night and continuing through Tuesday. Most of the state is suffering from severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The National Weather ...
Shortage of hay and feed intensifies for Southwest ranchers
Southwest Farm Press
"Drought is like malnutrition. One meal is not going to catch you up," NWS Royce Fontenot told a crowd at a regional drought meeting earlier this month. Reports from southeast New Mexico, where some of the nation's most nutritional alfalfa is grown, indicate livestock producers have been buying up ...
Rio Grande drying up earlier than usual, conservationists say
KOAT Albuquerque
A portion of the Rio Grande near the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge south of Socorro has completely dried up. “Drying up this early is a little out of normal but it's all related to our winter snow pack, we just didn't have it,” said Glen Duggins, a board member on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy ...
Forecast offers hope of rain; BLM, forest start fire restrictions
The Journal
BLM fire restrictions are the same as the national forest.The drought and the heightened wildfire threat is rooted in a dry spell that began in October and reaches from southern California to central Kansas. Last week, the U.S. Drought Monitor listed the Four Corners in an “exceptional drought” – the most ...
Dry Conditions Prompt Forest Restrictions, Facebook Plans Training Partnership In NM
KUNM
Major users of the Colorado River are trying to resolve a dispute over how to conserve the vital waterway amid a prolonged drought. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming met with the Central Arizona Project in Salt Lake City Monday. There was no immediate word on the outcome. The states have ...
Arizona governor declares state of emergency in response to Tinder Fire
Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3
The stronger the winds, the bigger the risk of the fire spreading rapidly due to the blowing embers sparking even more fires. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph maximum are forecast tomorrow from Arizona through New Mexico toward West Texas. Extremely low relative humidity will also continue through ...
Wildfire potential, May through August
Wildfire Today (blog)
“Preexisting drought conditions along with several wind events allowed for fire activity across the southern Great Plains and New Mexico to increase in April. By month's end, activity was beginning to spread westward into Arizona and southern California. Entering May, a normal progression of fire activity ...
April 30, 2018
Given SCOTUS lawsuit, Texas keeps an eye on NM's groundwater management
New Mexico Political Report
Texas' commissioner on the Rio Grande Compact Commission, Patrick Gordon, wrote a letter to New MexicoState Engineer Tom Blaine earlier this ... “We're in a drought, we understand that we all need to manage water, and we think the operating agreement has done a good job in managing the water ...
Cool, showery pattern to offer temporary wildfire relief to southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
Before the storm arrives, residents from eastern Arizona through New Mexico and into western portions of the southern Plains will face one more day of ... extreme to exceptional drought stretching across the Four Corners region and southern Plains, according to the latest United States Drought Monitor.
Scientists confused by erratic behaviour of Yellowstone geyser
9news.com.au
Other supervolcanos include Long Valley caldera, in east-central California, US, Valles caldera in the middle of northern New Mexico, USS, Lake Toba in North Sumatra, ... Steamboat erupted several times in the early 1980s but was inactive for five decades, ending its drought in 1961, he said.
Fire Threat ExpandsWeatherNation
... fires. For Monday, fire weather is elevated further off into the Central Plains and Mid-Atlantic. The stronger winds and the low relative humidity levels prompted the National Weather Service to issue Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches. After a day of showers and storms across New Mexico, ...
6 Trending Headlines: Drought, fires devastate 5 states; PLUS: FFA student shine
Beef Magazine
Extreme and exceptional drought conditions have contributed to wildfires in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, delaying the growth of or destroying grass and wheat used to feed cattle in spring. In fact, federal agriculture officials in New Mexico said ranchers may not have feed to ...
Fire crews battling 100-acre blaze in Shiprock
KOB
SHIPROCK, N.M. – Navajo Nation fire crews are currently battling a fire burning more than 100 acres in the area of Mesa Farms Road and Fifth Lane in Shiprock. ... No containment is being reported by fire officials in the early going, but about 30 firefighters will be working overnight to change that.
Local smoke due to fires in New Mexico, Arizona
Pagosa Springs Sun
Staff Writer Smoke is in the air in Archuleta County today, with the cause of the smoke believed to be two separate fires burning in New Mexico and Arizona. ... “We have a huge fire in the Coconino National Forest outside of Payson in Arizona putting out a lot of smoke,” Le Roux said. “Obviously with the ...
Given SCOTUS lawsuit, Texas keeps an eye on NM's groundwater management
New Mexico Political Report
Texas' commissioner on the Rio Grande Compact Commission, Patrick Gordon, wrote a letter to New MexicoState Engineer Tom Blaine earlier this ... “We're in a drought, we understand that we all need to manage water, and we think the operating agreement has done a good job in managing the water ...
Cool, showery pattern to offer temporary wildfire relief to southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
Before the storm arrives, residents from eastern Arizona through New Mexico and into western portions of the southern Plains will face one more day of ... extreme to exceptional drought stretching across the Four Corners region and southern Plains, according to the latest United States Drought Monitor.
Scientists confused by erratic behaviour of Yellowstone geyser
9news.com.au
Other supervolcanos include Long Valley caldera, in east-central California, US, Valles caldera in the middle of northern New Mexico, USS, Lake Toba in North Sumatra, ... Steamboat erupted several times in the early 1980s but was inactive for five decades, ending its drought in 1961, he said.
Fire Threat ExpandsWeatherNation
... fires. For Monday, fire weather is elevated further off into the Central Plains and Mid-Atlantic. The stronger winds and the low relative humidity levels prompted the National Weather Service to issue Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches. After a day of showers and storms across New Mexico, ...
6 Trending Headlines: Drought, fires devastate 5 states; PLUS: FFA student shine
Beef Magazine
Extreme and exceptional drought conditions have contributed to wildfires in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, delaying the growth of or destroying grass and wheat used to feed cattle in spring. In fact, federal agriculture officials in New Mexico said ranchers may not have feed to ...
Fire crews battling 100-acre blaze in Shiprock
KOB
SHIPROCK, N.M. – Navajo Nation fire crews are currently battling a fire burning more than 100 acres in the area of Mesa Farms Road and Fifth Lane in Shiprock. ... No containment is being reported by fire officials in the early going, but about 30 firefighters will be working overnight to change that.
Local smoke due to fires in New Mexico, Arizona
Pagosa Springs Sun
Staff Writer Smoke is in the air in Archuleta County today, with the cause of the smoke believed to be two separate fires burning in New Mexico and Arizona. ... “We have a huge fire in the Coconino National Forest outside of Payson in Arizona putting out a lot of smoke,” Le Roux said. “Obviously with the ...
April 29, 2018
Landowners join forces to restore New Mexico grasslands
Seattle Times
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Ranchers and land owners in southeastern New Mexico are joining forces to restore grasslands in the area amid the growth of invasive plants and severe drought conditions. They are seeking to replace invasive bushes such as salt cedar or creosote with vast expanses of ...
Collective effort addresses costs of wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Southwest is not immune to this national situation, enduring long fire seasons throughout our sporadic years and decades of drought. In 2011, Las Conchas Fire burned 156,593 acres, the largest wildfire in New Mexico history — until the following year when Whitewater-Baldy Fire consumed ...
'As bad as it gets' drought returns to NM
Albuquerque Journal
Fifteen miles of the Rio Grande are dry in the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge area south of Socorro, but that's no accident of nature. The drying out of the river, which started April 1, is an intentional process aimed at preserving water resources, according to David Gensler, water operations manager ...
Meeting the challenge of fighting forest fires
Albuquerque Journal
The Southwest is not immune to this national situation, enduring long fire seasons throughout our sporadic years and decades of drought. In 2011, Las Conchas Fire burned 156,593 acres, the largest wildfire in New Mexico history – until the following year when Whitewater-Baldy Fire consumed 297,845 ...
OK Bar Fire grows by almost 8000 acres
Wildfire Today (blog)
Above: Map of OK Bar Fire. The red line was the perimeter at 2229 MDT April 28, 2018. The yellow line was the perimeter about 20 hours before. The OK Bar Fire in Southern New Mexico consumed another 7,817 acres Saturday to bring the total up to 37,067. Most of the growth was on the south side ...
Landowners join forces to restore New Mexico grasslands
Seattle Times
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Ranchers and land owners in southeastern New Mexico are joining forces to restore grasslands in the area amid the growth of invasive plants and severe drought conditions. They are seeking to replace invasive bushes such as salt cedar or creosote with vast expanses of ...
Collective effort addresses costs of wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Southwest is not immune to this national situation, enduring long fire seasons throughout our sporadic years and decades of drought. In 2011, Las Conchas Fire burned 156,593 acres, the largest wildfire in New Mexico history — until the following year when Whitewater-Baldy Fire consumed ...
'As bad as it gets' drought returns to NM
Albuquerque Journal
Fifteen miles of the Rio Grande are dry in the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge area south of Socorro, but that's no accident of nature. The drying out of the river, which started April 1, is an intentional process aimed at preserving water resources, according to David Gensler, water operations manager ...
Meeting the challenge of fighting forest fires
Albuquerque Journal
The Southwest is not immune to this national situation, enduring long fire seasons throughout our sporadic years and decades of drought. In 2011, Las Conchas Fire burned 156,593 acres, the largest wildfire in New Mexico history – until the following year when Whitewater-Baldy Fire consumed 297,845 ...
OK Bar Fire grows by almost 8000 acres
Wildfire Today (blog)
Above: Map of OK Bar Fire. The red line was the perimeter at 2229 MDT April 28, 2018. The yellow line was the perimeter about 20 hours before. The OK Bar Fire in Southern New Mexico consumed another 7,817 acres Saturday to bring the total up to 37,067. Most of the growth was on the south side ...
April 28, 2018
Under the radar fire has burned 29000 acres
Wildfire Today (blog)
Above: 3D map of the OK Bar Fire looking north, showing the perimeter at 3:06 a.m. MDT April 28, 2018. A wildfire that is not getting much attention has burned over 29,000 acres in Southern New Mexico. The OK Bar Fire has a Type 4 Incident Commander assigned, the lowest level for an IC, and 32 ...
Meteorologist: Average to below average fire season possible for 2018
Rapid City Journal
Pennington County Fire Administrator Jerome Harvey said the upcoming fire season looks fairly normal, with the exception of this weekend's extreme grassland fire danger. Harvey said firefighters and the public should use the forecasts to be aware and prepared for whatever the upcoming fire season ...
Fire Weather Risk Over the Four Corners Today and Tomorrow
WeatherNation
Fire danger is going to be a concern over the Four Corners (Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico) for the next few days. Warm, windy and dry weather is setting up over the region and that means fires could start quickly and spread rapidly. Here is the latest.
Cracks In The Southwest's Water Conservation Cooperation?
Colorado Public Radio
The drought in Colorado and around the Southwest gives this story particular resonance: In anticipation of future droughts, states along the ... But John Fleck, director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program, tells Colorado Matters that there are cracks in the cooperation -- signs that ...
Southwestern US to face enhanced fire risk on Sunday, Monday
AccuWeather.com
The landscape remains extremely dry and prime for wildfires, with widespread extreme to exceptional drought occurring across the Four Corners states and southern Plains, according to the U.S. DroughtMonitor. A handful of wildfires are currently burning across Arizona and New Mexico, according to ...
Under the radar fire has burned 29000 acres
Wildfire Today (blog)
Above: 3D map of the OK Bar Fire looking north, showing the perimeter at 3:06 a.m. MDT April 28, 2018. A wildfire that is not getting much attention has burned over 29,000 acres in Southern New Mexico. The OK Bar Fire has a Type 4 Incident Commander assigned, the lowest level for an IC, and 32 ...
Meteorologist: Average to below average fire season possible for 2018
Rapid City Journal
Pennington County Fire Administrator Jerome Harvey said the upcoming fire season looks fairly normal, with the exception of this weekend's extreme grassland fire danger. Harvey said firefighters and the public should use the forecasts to be aware and prepared for whatever the upcoming fire season ...
Fire Weather Risk Over the Four Corners Today and Tomorrow
WeatherNation
Fire danger is going to be a concern over the Four Corners (Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico) for the next few days. Warm, windy and dry weather is setting up over the region and that means fires could start quickly and spread rapidly. Here is the latest.
Cracks In The Southwest's Water Conservation Cooperation?
Colorado Public Radio
The drought in Colorado and around the Southwest gives this story particular resonance: In anticipation of future droughts, states along the ... But John Fleck, director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program, tells Colorado Matters that there are cracks in the cooperation -- signs that ...
Southwestern US to face enhanced fire risk on Sunday, Monday
AccuWeather.com
The landscape remains extremely dry and prime for wildfires, with widespread extreme to exceptional drought occurring across the Four Corners states and southern Plains, according to the U.S. DroughtMonitor. A handful of wildfires are currently burning across Arizona and New Mexico, according to ...
April 27, 2018
As Colorado faces another dry year, water managers worry long-term droughtcould impact Moffat ...Craig Daily Press
The state is required to send an average of 75 million acre-feet downstream to parts of California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico during a 10-year rolling average under the 1922 Colorado River Compact. This water is stored in Lake Powell, and some is released into Lake Mead. Due to the drought in ...
Black Bear Captured After Roaming in Albuquerque Suburb
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico wildlife officials say a 200-pound black bear found wandering in an Albuquerque suburb had to be tranquilized and captured. April 27 ... Rick Winslow, a state bear and cougar biologist, says current drought conditions may have caused the bear to travel into the populated area in search of ...
Fire marshal stresses importance of controlled burn permits
KOB
Matt Miller, the fire marshal for the Roswell Fire Department, said burn permits are required but not a lot of residents seem to know about it. When someone sees a fire or smoke, they call the fire department and crews rush to the scene. "Driving to an incident is a huge safety risk. It puts the firemen at risk ...
Fires might at once aid, hurt spotted owls
Santa Fe New Mexican
While high-intensity fires — a feared possibility during a year of severe drought — could destroy the favored habitat of Mexican spotted owls, low-severity fires, including prescribed burns, could bring a latent benefit by clearing up hunting grounds and creating new grasses for their favorite prey, said ...
As Colorado faces another dry year, water managers worry long-term droughtcould impact Moffat ...Craig Daily Press
The state is required to send an average of 75 million acre-feet downstream to parts of California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico during a 10-year rolling average under the 1922 Colorado River Compact. This water is stored in Lake Powell, and some is released into Lake Mead. Due to the drought in ...
Black Bear Captured After Roaming in Albuquerque Suburb
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico wildlife officials say a 200-pound black bear found wandering in an Albuquerque suburb had to be tranquilized and captured. April 27 ... Rick Winslow, a state bear and cougar biologist, says current drought conditions may have caused the bear to travel into the populated area in search of ...
Fire marshal stresses importance of controlled burn permits
KOB
Matt Miller, the fire marshal for the Roswell Fire Department, said burn permits are required but not a lot of residents seem to know about it. When someone sees a fire or smoke, they call the fire department and crews rush to the scene. "Driving to an incident is a huge safety risk. It puts the firemen at risk ...
Fires might at once aid, hurt spotted owls
Santa Fe New Mexican
While high-intensity fires — a feared possibility during a year of severe drought — could destroy the favored habitat of Mexican spotted owls, low-severity fires, including prescribed burns, could bring a latent benefit by clearing up hunting grounds and creating new grasses for their favorite prey, said ...
April 26, 2018
California and National Drought Summary for April 24, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Extreme drought (D3) was expanded in parts of eastern Utah and southern Colorado. On April 22 in New Mexico, topsoil moisture was 90% very short to short, while subsoil moisture was 92% very short to short. New Mexico's winter wheat was rated 71% very poor to poor, while rangeland and pastures ...
More rain graces drought-stricken southern Plains at midweek
AccuWeather.com
Most places can expect to receive 0.50 to 1 inch of rain from this system, although eastern parts of New Mexico and far western Texas may only receive half of these amounts. In portions of central and southern Texas, the system could fire up locally heavy storms with frequent lightning, hail and gusty ...
Low snowpack could spell water troubles for western US
CGTN America (blog)
Snowpack numbers are well below average in many mountain areas and parts of several states are now in “exceptional drought” status. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy ... “Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico particularly are really seeing very low snowpack,” said Domonkos. This past winter saw fewer ...
'Exceptional drought' hitting southwest Colorado
KOB
In an effort to combat the drought, the Durango Fire Protection District has brought on additional crew members. "We are seeing just crazy fire behavior, really aggressive fire behavior," Chief Hal Doughty with the Durango Fire Protection District said. "We are anticipating these guys to have a really busy ...
Prescribed burns for Santa Fe National Forest put on hold due to dry conditions
KRQE News 13
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - The dry conditions are so bad in New Mexico right now, the Santa Fe National Forest is putting all planned prescribed burns on hold. A prescribed burn was ... All of the Santa Fe National Forest and parts of the Cibola Forest are currently under stage one fire restrictions.
California and National Drought Summary for April 24, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
Extreme drought (D3) was expanded in parts of eastern Utah and southern Colorado. On April 22 in New Mexico, topsoil moisture was 90% very short to short, while subsoil moisture was 92% very short to short. New Mexico's winter wheat was rated 71% very poor to poor, while rangeland and pastures ...
More rain graces drought-stricken southern Plains at midweek
AccuWeather.com
Most places can expect to receive 0.50 to 1 inch of rain from this system, although eastern parts of New Mexico and far western Texas may only receive half of these amounts. In portions of central and southern Texas, the system could fire up locally heavy storms with frequent lightning, hail and gusty ...
Low snowpack could spell water troubles for western US
CGTN America (blog)
Snowpack numbers are well below average in many mountain areas and parts of several states are now in “exceptional drought” status. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy ... “Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico particularly are really seeing very low snowpack,” said Domonkos. This past winter saw fewer ...
'Exceptional drought' hitting southwest Colorado
KOB
In an effort to combat the drought, the Durango Fire Protection District has brought on additional crew members. "We are seeing just crazy fire behavior, really aggressive fire behavior," Chief Hal Doughty with the Durango Fire Protection District said. "We are anticipating these guys to have a really busy ...
Prescribed burns for Santa Fe National Forest put on hold due to dry conditions
KRQE News 13
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - The dry conditions are so bad in New Mexico right now, the Santa Fe National Forest is putting all planned prescribed burns on hold. A prescribed burn was ... All of the Santa Fe National Forest and parts of the Cibola Forest are currently under stage one fire restrictions.
April 25, 2018
Record heat sounds great, but could make drought worse
The Weather Network US
Wildfires have been the result of the dry conditions is many areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The summer season will bring rounds of thunderstorms and rain, but forecasters here at The Weather Network feel the drought will likely only get worse. Be sure to check back as ...
Wildlife rehab center prepares to release remaining bearsKRQE News 13
ESPANOLA, N.M. (KRQE) - The last of the bears brought into a New Mexico rehabilitation center last year are about to taste freedom. Cottonwood Rehab in Espanola was ... more patients as bears emerge from hibernation. The drought conditions are expected to make the situation even worse this year.
After brief relief, forecasts indicate drought will continue
ReporterNews.com
Wildfires have scarred many areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Oklahoma forestry officials said Monday that the Rhea fire, which had burned 448 square miles (1,160 square kilometers) was 74 percent contained but not expected to spread beyond existing fire lines because ...
Meteorologists are smiling about upcoming monsoon season in NM
KOAT Albuquerque
As drought conditions continue to get worse across New Mexico, we look ahead to our monsoon season with high hopes for soaking downpours. Advertisement. Meteorologist Eric Green has the updated monsoon season outlook and it looks like we could be in for a good one. Watch the video above for ...
Drought conditions intensify
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on April 19 showed that exceptional drought (D4) had expanded to cover 6.6 percent of the state. Conditions rated abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 99.9 percent of New Mexico. Overall, topsoil moisture levels were reported as 10 percent ...
Upper Basin States Unhappy With CAP
lakepowelllife
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming claim CAP is threatening water supplies of 40 million people in the United States and Mexico. CAP insists it is doing its part in water conservation efforts. The Colorado River has been drought-stressed for 18 years, and winter 2018 was exceptionally dry.
Bandelier Reminds Visitors About Fire Restrictions
Los Alamos Daily Post
"With the unusually low moisture levels, dry conditions and high winds, we want the public to remain vigilant about fire safety when they visit," ... Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ and fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at ...
More rain graces drought-stricken southern Plains at midweekAccuWeather.com
Most places can expect to receive 0.50 to 1 inch of rain from this system, although eastern parts of New Mexico and far western Texas may only receive half of these amounts. In portions of central and southern Texas, the system could fire up locally heavy storms with frequent lightning, hail and gusty ...
Santa Fe National Forest halts prescribed burns
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
Due to overall dry conditions across the forest fire managers announce they will not conduct prescribed burns on the Santa Fe National Forest while in fire restrictions. Monsoon rains forecasted in July could, however, allow fire restrictions to be lifted sometime in the summer. If that happens, and if ...
Extraordinary satellite imagery captures the ferocity of wildfires that recently roared through the ...
Discover Magazine (blog)
Here's a much more expansive view that includes portions of the High Plains in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, as well as parts of other states. The animation consists of imagery acquired by the GOES-16 weather satellite on April 17th. As the false-color animation gets ...
Record heat sounds great, but could make drought worse
The Weather Network US
Wildfires have been the result of the dry conditions is many areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The summer season will bring rounds of thunderstorms and rain, but forecasters here at The Weather Network feel the drought will likely only get worse. Be sure to check back as ...
Wildlife rehab center prepares to release remaining bearsKRQE News 13
ESPANOLA, N.M. (KRQE) - The last of the bears brought into a New Mexico rehabilitation center last year are about to taste freedom. Cottonwood Rehab in Espanola was ... more patients as bears emerge from hibernation. The drought conditions are expected to make the situation even worse this year.
After brief relief, forecasts indicate drought will continue
ReporterNews.com
Wildfires have scarred many areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Oklahoma forestry officials said Monday that the Rhea fire, which had burned 448 square miles (1,160 square kilometers) was 74 percent contained but not expected to spread beyond existing fire lines because ...
Meteorologists are smiling about upcoming monsoon season in NM
KOAT Albuquerque
As drought conditions continue to get worse across New Mexico, we look ahead to our monsoon season with high hopes for soaking downpours. Advertisement. Meteorologist Eric Green has the updated monsoon season outlook and it looks like we could be in for a good one. Watch the video above for ...
Drought conditions intensify
High Plains Journal
The United States Drought Monitor released on April 19 showed that exceptional drought (D4) had expanded to cover 6.6 percent of the state. Conditions rated abnormally dry or worse continued to blanket 99.9 percent of New Mexico. Overall, topsoil moisture levels were reported as 10 percent ...
Upper Basin States Unhappy With CAP
lakepowelllife
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming claim CAP is threatening water supplies of 40 million people in the United States and Mexico. CAP insists it is doing its part in water conservation efforts. The Colorado River has been drought-stressed for 18 years, and winter 2018 was exceptionally dry.
Bandelier Reminds Visitors About Fire Restrictions
Los Alamos Daily Post
"With the unusually low moisture levels, dry conditions and high winds, we want the public to remain vigilant about fire safety when they visit," ... Fire restrictions in New Mexico can be found at https://firerestrictions.us/nm/ and fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at ...
More rain graces drought-stricken southern Plains at midweekAccuWeather.com
Most places can expect to receive 0.50 to 1 inch of rain from this system, although eastern parts of New Mexico and far western Texas may only receive half of these amounts. In portions of central and southern Texas, the system could fire up locally heavy storms with frequent lightning, hail and gusty ...
Santa Fe National Forest halts prescribed burns
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
Due to overall dry conditions across the forest fire managers announce they will not conduct prescribed burns on the Santa Fe National Forest while in fire restrictions. Monsoon rains forecasted in July could, however, allow fire restrictions to be lifted sometime in the summer. If that happens, and if ...
Extraordinary satellite imagery captures the ferocity of wildfires that recently roared through the ...
Discover Magazine (blog)
Here's a much more expansive view that includes portions of the High Plains in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, as well as parts of other states. The animation consists of imagery acquired by the GOES-16 weather satellite on April 17th. As the false-color animation gets ...
April 24, 2018
Diener Canyon Fire 92 percent contained, Bluewater Fire at 79
KOB
KOB.com Web Staff April 23, 2018 01:42 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Firefighters continue to make progress on two wildfires burning near Grants in western New Mexico. Advertisement. Crews have the 9,338-acre Diener Fire on Mount Sedgwick 92 percent contained, according to the latest update ...
After brief relief, forecasts indicate drought will continue
Santa Fe New Mexican
Wildfires have scarred many areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Oklahoma forestry officials said Monday that the Rhea fire, which had burned 448 square miles was 74 percent contained but not expected to spread beyond existing fire lines because of higher humidity and ...
Report: New Mexico mayor uses more water in extreme drought
SFGate
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico mayor who campaigned on reducing water consumption appears to use significantly more water than most of his neighbors, documents show. During certain months, Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber uses upward of eight times more water than the average ...
Exceptional Drought in Parts of Seven States in Southwest
WeatherNation
In Colorado, livestock operators are hauling water for cows and sheep as stock ponds and streams dry up, and farmers along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico have been told to expect half their normal irrigation allotment. Fire danger is extremely high for so early in the season, and burn bans are in ...
Drought, wildfires force ranchers to scramble for feed
Tampabay.com
Extreme drought conditions have contributed to wildfires in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, delaying the growth of or destroying grass and wheat used to feed cattle in spring. Rancher Darrel Shepherd of Custer, Oklahoma, says finding hay in northwest Oklahoma is nearly ...
Diener Canyon Fire 92 percent contained, Bluewater Fire at 79
KOB
KOB.com Web Staff April 23, 2018 01:42 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Firefighters continue to make progress on two wildfires burning near Grants in western New Mexico. Advertisement. Crews have the 9,338-acre Diener Fire on Mount Sedgwick 92 percent contained, according to the latest update ...
After brief relief, forecasts indicate drought will continue
Santa Fe New Mexican
Wildfires have scarred many areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Oklahoma forestry officials said Monday that the Rhea fire, which had burned 448 square miles was 74 percent contained but not expected to spread beyond existing fire lines because of higher humidity and ...
Report: New Mexico mayor uses more water in extreme drought
SFGate
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico mayor who campaigned on reducing water consumption appears to use significantly more water than most of his neighbors, documents show. During certain months, Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber uses upward of eight times more water than the average ...
Exceptional Drought in Parts of Seven States in Southwest
WeatherNation
In Colorado, livestock operators are hauling water for cows and sheep as stock ponds and streams dry up, and farmers along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico have been told to expect half their normal irrigation allotment. Fire danger is extremely high for so early in the season, and burn bans are in ...
Drought, wildfires force ranchers to scramble for feed
Tampabay.com
Extreme drought conditions have contributed to wildfires in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, delaying the growth of or destroying grass and wheat used to feed cattle in spring. Rancher Darrel Shepherd of Custer, Oklahoma, says finding hay in northwest Oklahoma is nearly ...
April 23, 2018
Self-Immolation as the World Burns: An Earth Day Report
Truth-Out
Meanwhile, drought across the US continues to persist, and in some places, worsen, as ACD advances. By early April, a stretch of the Rio Grande River in New Mexico had already dried up, well in advance of summer. Due primarily to record low snowpack, that the river has started to dry up this early in ...
Vegetation, wildlife needing water in Luna County, New Mexico
Drought Impact Reporter - University of Nebraska–Lincoln
We are continuing to be in severe drought. The winds this spring are higher than last year and the year before. That causes trees, shrubs, plant growth to be stunted for now. I had broken my wrist and could not water for 4 months causing problems with my AZ Cypress to start dropping branch ends.
The Latest: Crews mopping up fires in northwest New Mexico
KANW
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local): Crews continue to mop up and patrol two nearby wildfires now largely contained on a butte and a mountain in northwestern New Mexico. Nearly 300 firefighters and other personnel were still assigned to the fires Saturday but ...
Fire restrictions, voluntary water conservation in effect in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Drought Impact Reporter - University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The soil is dry and plant growth is slowing. Wind blows soil into the air almost every day. Voluntary water conservation is in effect. The National Forest fire danger is high with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For now there is plenty of water in the Rio Grande River in this area for irrigation. CoCoRaHS ...
Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir expected to open this week
Los Alamos Monitor
The county has asked New Mexico Fish and Wildlife to study the water to determine if it's currently viable to restock with fish. “We're asking them to give us a consultation to see how best to stock it,” Moseley said. “That will include a water quality sampling. After the fires there was a lot of ash, which makes ...
Large brush fire burns near Ohkah Owingeh Pueblo
KRQE News 13
(KRQE) - Reports have been coming in of a fire in northern New Mexico. This picture comes from the Espanola Professional Firefighter's Union. They say the large brush fire is burning near the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. The union says the blaze is just north of the pueblo and that it is 70 percent contained.
Taos remains under water restrictions; well pump not fixed yet
taosnews
A 46-year old pump in well #5 failed Thursday (April 19), prompting Taos Municipal Schools, University of New Mexico-Taos, Taos county and town offices to close on ... The use of temporary meters for construction or filling from fire hydrants by anyone other than public fire departments is prohibited.
Self-Immolation as the World Burns: An Earth Day Report
Truth-Out
Meanwhile, drought across the US continues to persist, and in some places, worsen, as ACD advances. By early April, a stretch of the Rio Grande River in New Mexico had already dried up, well in advance of summer. Due primarily to record low snowpack, that the river has started to dry up this early in ...
Vegetation, wildlife needing water in Luna County, New Mexico
Drought Impact Reporter - University of Nebraska–Lincoln
We are continuing to be in severe drought. The winds this spring are higher than last year and the year before. That causes trees, shrubs, plant growth to be stunted for now. I had broken my wrist and could not water for 4 months causing problems with my AZ Cypress to start dropping branch ends.
The Latest: Crews mopping up fires in northwest New Mexico
KANW
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local): Crews continue to mop up and patrol two nearby wildfires now largely contained on a butte and a mountain in northwestern New Mexico. Nearly 300 firefighters and other personnel were still assigned to the fires Saturday but ...
Fire restrictions, voluntary water conservation in effect in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Drought Impact Reporter - University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The soil is dry and plant growth is slowing. Wind blows soil into the air almost every day. Voluntary water conservation is in effect. The National Forest fire danger is high with Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. For now there is plenty of water in the Rio Grande River in this area for irrigation. CoCoRaHS ...
Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir expected to open this week
Los Alamos Monitor
The county has asked New Mexico Fish and Wildlife to study the water to determine if it's currently viable to restock with fish. “We're asking them to give us a consultation to see how best to stock it,” Moseley said. “That will include a water quality sampling. After the fires there was a lot of ash, which makes ...
Large brush fire burns near Ohkah Owingeh Pueblo
KRQE News 13
(KRQE) - Reports have been coming in of a fire in northern New Mexico. This picture comes from the Espanola Professional Firefighter's Union. They say the large brush fire is burning near the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. The union says the blaze is just north of the pueblo and that it is 70 percent contained.
Taos remains under water restrictions; well pump not fixed yet
taosnews
A 46-year old pump in well #5 failed Thursday (April 19), prompting Taos Municipal Schools, University of New Mexico-Taos, Taos county and town offices to close on ... The use of temporary meters for construction or filling from fire hydrants by anyone other than public fire departments is prohibited.
April 22, 2018
Government steps in to protect forests from fire
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico is on high alert for fire danger, and already more than 100 unplanned fires have started in the state – all signs the 2018 fire season is heating ... Dangerous and damaging fires are becoming all-too-common in our changing climate, and this year's extreme drought has fire managers worried.
Is more wildfire, drought relief to come in south-central US following recent rain?
AccuWeather.com
Even though another sporadic rain event may follow by week's end, residents should not get their hopes up that the drought or wildfire risk will be eliminated in the coming weeks and months. Pastelok anticipates a very hot, dry summer from eastern Colorado and New Mexico to western Texas, ...
AG Balderas Celebrates Earth Day, Asks New Mexicans To Join His Fight To Protect State's ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Drought conditions have returned to New Mexico with a vengeance. As of April 10, 44% of the state was in extreme drought, 32% in severe drought, and 20% in moderate drought. The drought is forecasted to persist for the foreseeable future. While addressing the causes of climate change that ...
Wildfires in Grants area continue to burn
KRQE News 13
Susana Martinez visited the Zuni Mountains near Grants Sunday, addressing the two wildfires burning in the area just miles apart. ... The Bluewater and Diener Canyon fires in the Grants area continue to burn. ... The smaller, Bluewater Fire is just 54 percent contained, at more than 3,000 acres burned.
Official apologizes for prescribed burn that start wildfire
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — A Cibola National Forest official has apologized for approving a prescribed burn that started a wildfire that has burned 14.5 ... Fire management officer Anthony Pacheco said officials on April 11 halted the burn because of a windy forecast but that blowing debris from the burn ...
Wild horses may soon have their day as BLM begins wildfire ground fuel abatement test
Horsetalk
Recently, an excellent study was published in regard to forest fire and examining the 2011 Las Conchas Firein New Mexico titled: 'Assessing the economic trade-offs between prevention and suppression of forest fires', which was authored by a team of economics and math professors. The learnings are ...
Government steps in to protect forests from fire
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico is on high alert for fire danger, and already more than 100 unplanned fires have started in the state – all signs the 2018 fire season is heating ... Dangerous and damaging fires are becoming all-too-common in our changing climate, and this year's extreme drought has fire managers worried.
Is more wildfire, drought relief to come in south-central US following recent rain?
AccuWeather.com
Even though another sporadic rain event may follow by week's end, residents should not get their hopes up that the drought or wildfire risk will be eliminated in the coming weeks and months. Pastelok anticipates a very hot, dry summer from eastern Colorado and New Mexico to western Texas, ...
AG Balderas Celebrates Earth Day, Asks New Mexicans To Join His Fight To Protect State's ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Drought conditions have returned to New Mexico with a vengeance. As of April 10, 44% of the state was in extreme drought, 32% in severe drought, and 20% in moderate drought. The drought is forecasted to persist for the foreseeable future. While addressing the causes of climate change that ...
Wildfires in Grants area continue to burn
KRQE News 13
Susana Martinez visited the Zuni Mountains near Grants Sunday, addressing the two wildfires burning in the area just miles apart. ... The Bluewater and Diener Canyon fires in the Grants area continue to burn. ... The smaller, Bluewater Fire is just 54 percent contained, at more than 3,000 acres burned.
Official apologizes for prescribed burn that start wildfire
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — A Cibola National Forest official has apologized for approving a prescribed burn that started a wildfire that has burned 14.5 ... Fire management officer Anthony Pacheco said officials on April 11 halted the burn because of a windy forecast but that blowing debris from the burn ...
Wild horses may soon have their day as BLM begins wildfire ground fuel abatement test
Horsetalk
Recently, an excellent study was published in regard to forest fire and examining the 2011 Las Conchas Firein New Mexico titled: 'Assessing the economic trade-offs between prevention and suppression of forest fires', which was authored by a team of economics and math professors. The learnings are ...
April 21, 2018
Food need jumps, Río Grande most endangered US river, Taos teachers get 6 percent raise
taosnews
Scott Gerdes reported that in 2008, New Mexico ranked third in the nation in the percentage of residents not knowing where their next meal was coming from. By 2016, New ... Meanwhile, drought continues and snowpack dwindles as anyone knows who spent this winter in Taos. - 50 YEARS AGO - 'Pay ...
Much-needed rain arrives in Southwest hit by drought, fires
KGO-TV
Parts of this region -- stretching from Arizona to Kansas -- have developed extreme to exceptional droughtand have seen less than 50 percent of its average precipitation ... Unfortunately, none of this beneficial rain made it into Arizona and New Mexico -- regions that also desperately need precipitation.
SBA Loans Available in Counties for Drought Economic Injury
U.S. News & World Report
SBA Loans Available in Counties for Drought Economic Injury. The Small Business Administration says disaster loans are available to small nonfarm businesses in 13 counties in New Mexico and one in Arizona to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in two of the ...
High winds, dry heat to continue fire danger in southeast New MexicoCarlsbad Current-Argus
Even the smallest spark can quickly grow into a multi-acre wildfire, as temperatures heat up in southeast New Mexico, drying the air and vegetation. Cigarette butts tossed into dry plants, cars driving into tall grass, or even a chain hanging off a moving truck can ignite a blaze that could prove fatal.
The Latest: Crews mopping up fires in northwest New Mexico
WRAL.com
GRANTS, N.M. — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local):. Crews continue to mop up and patrol two nearby wildfires now largely contained on a butte and a mountain in northwestern New Mexico. Nearly 300 firefighters and other personnel were still assigned to the fires Saturday but the ...
Official Apologizes for Prescribed Burn That Start Wildfire
U.S. News & World Report
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — A Cibola National Forest official has apologized for approving a prescribed burn that that started a wildfire that has burned 14.5 ... Fire management officer Anthony Pacheco said officials on April 11 halted the burn because of a windy forecast but that blowing debris from the burn ...
Fire threatening homes in south-central New Mexico
Seattle Times
BERNARDO, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire is threatening some homes and railroad tracks in south-central New Mexico. Wendy Mason with New Mexico State Forestry says the fire began Friday afternoon and has charred an estimated 30 acres (12 hectares) north of Bernardo in Socorro County.
Food need jumps, Río Grande most endangered US river, Taos teachers get 6 percent raise
taosnews
Scott Gerdes reported that in 2008, New Mexico ranked third in the nation in the percentage of residents not knowing where their next meal was coming from. By 2016, New ... Meanwhile, drought continues and snowpack dwindles as anyone knows who spent this winter in Taos. - 50 YEARS AGO - 'Pay ...
Much-needed rain arrives in Southwest hit by drought, fires
KGO-TV
Parts of this region -- stretching from Arizona to Kansas -- have developed extreme to exceptional droughtand have seen less than 50 percent of its average precipitation ... Unfortunately, none of this beneficial rain made it into Arizona and New Mexico -- regions that also desperately need precipitation.
SBA Loans Available in Counties for Drought Economic Injury
U.S. News & World Report
SBA Loans Available in Counties for Drought Economic Injury. The Small Business Administration says disaster loans are available to small nonfarm businesses in 13 counties in New Mexico and one in Arizona to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in two of the ...
High winds, dry heat to continue fire danger in southeast New MexicoCarlsbad Current-Argus
Even the smallest spark can quickly grow into a multi-acre wildfire, as temperatures heat up in southeast New Mexico, drying the air and vegetation. Cigarette butts tossed into dry plants, cars driving into tall grass, or even a chain hanging off a moving truck can ignite a blaze that could prove fatal.
The Latest: Crews mopping up fires in northwest New Mexico
WRAL.com
GRANTS, N.M. — The Latest on New Mexico wildfires (all times local):. Crews continue to mop up and patrol two nearby wildfires now largely contained on a butte and a mountain in northwestern New Mexico. Nearly 300 firefighters and other personnel were still assigned to the fires Saturday but the ...
Official Apologizes for Prescribed Burn That Start Wildfire
U.S. News & World Report
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — A Cibola National Forest official has apologized for approving a prescribed burn that that started a wildfire that has burned 14.5 ... Fire management officer Anthony Pacheco said officials on April 11 halted the burn because of a windy forecast but that blowing debris from the burn ...
Fire threatening homes in south-central New Mexico
Seattle Times
BERNARDO, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire is threatening some homes and railroad tracks in south-central New Mexico. Wendy Mason with New Mexico State Forestry says the fire began Friday afternoon and has charred an estimated 30 acres (12 hectares) north of Bernardo in Socorro County.
April 20, 2018
Colorado and three states accuse Arizona of manipulating Colorado River supply and demandThe Denver Post
The four states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — plus Denver's water utility said the Central Arizona Project was trying to avoid a reduction in its share of the Colorado River while others are voluntarily cutting back to avoid a crisis amid a prolonged drought. “It's one water user taking ...
News
taosnews
Last fall, that particular dry stretch in New Mexico seemed over. A map produced by the University of Kansas showed the Land of Enchantment free of any drought conditions. But then the snows didn't come. Over the winter and spring, irrigators have watched a snowstorm fall only to see the white blanket ...
Severe Thunderstorms and Drought-Helping Rain Headed For Southern Plains Beginning Friday
Wunderground.com (blog)
Other parts of parched western Oklahoma, southwest Kansas, northwest Texas and northeast New Mexicowill see generally less than an inch of rain through Saturday. This rain is only a drop in the bucket when it comes to drought recovery, but it should be a help to the extreme wildfire danger that has ...
Rattlesnake Fire Approaches 13000 Acres
KJZZ
Despite acreage increased up to 13,000 acres, the Rattlesnake Fire has not advanced toward the communities of Alpine, Nutrioso or Round Valley. Smoke is strong in those towns, but homes are not in danger yet. Fire crews from across Arizona, New Mexico and California have joined local crews, ...
Forecasters: Storm to worsen New Mexico wildfire conditions
Los Alamos Monitor
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Forecasters say a storm system approaching New Mexico will produce dangerous wildfire conditions in western New Mexico Thursday afternoon and evening and that blowing dust will reduce visibility along east-west oriented routes such as Interstate 40. The National Weather ...
Bureau Of Geology Teams With Museum Of Natural History & Science To Protect Groundwater
Los Alamos Daily Post
As a state, we need more groundwater monitoring in place to track the impacts of drought on our groundwater resources to protect our groundwater for the ... With a groundwater monitoring station installed at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) in Albuquerque, more New ...
Some small businesses qualify for federal disaster loans
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - It's not just farmers suffering from the drought who are getting some help. Now, some small businesses that rely on farms are eligible for low interest federal disaster loans. They include businesses like co-ops, small businesses involved in agriculture, and some ...
Town of Taos declares water emergency, implements restrictions
KOB
April 20, 2018 10:23 AM. TAOS, N.M. – The town of Taos has declared a water emergency after a critical pump at one of the town's wells suffered a severe mechanical failure. ... Limited fire protection. Water-charged fire suppression systems may not perform as designed due to the lack of water pressure.
Colorado and three states accuse Arizona of manipulating Colorado River supply and demandThe Denver Post
The four states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — plus Denver's water utility said the Central Arizona Project was trying to avoid a reduction in its share of the Colorado River while others are voluntarily cutting back to avoid a crisis amid a prolonged drought. “It's one water user taking ...
News
taosnews
Last fall, that particular dry stretch in New Mexico seemed over. A map produced by the University of Kansas showed the Land of Enchantment free of any drought conditions. But then the snows didn't come. Over the winter and spring, irrigators have watched a snowstorm fall only to see the white blanket ...
Severe Thunderstorms and Drought-Helping Rain Headed For Southern Plains Beginning Friday
Wunderground.com (blog)
Other parts of parched western Oklahoma, southwest Kansas, northwest Texas and northeast New Mexicowill see generally less than an inch of rain through Saturday. This rain is only a drop in the bucket when it comes to drought recovery, but it should be a help to the extreme wildfire danger that has ...
Rattlesnake Fire Approaches 13000 Acres
KJZZ
Despite acreage increased up to 13,000 acres, the Rattlesnake Fire has not advanced toward the communities of Alpine, Nutrioso or Round Valley. Smoke is strong in those towns, but homes are not in danger yet. Fire crews from across Arizona, New Mexico and California have joined local crews, ...
Forecasters: Storm to worsen New Mexico wildfire conditions
Los Alamos Monitor
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Forecasters say a storm system approaching New Mexico will produce dangerous wildfire conditions in western New Mexico Thursday afternoon and evening and that blowing dust will reduce visibility along east-west oriented routes such as Interstate 40. The National Weather ...
Bureau Of Geology Teams With Museum Of Natural History & Science To Protect Groundwater
Los Alamos Daily Post
As a state, we need more groundwater monitoring in place to track the impacts of drought on our groundwater resources to protect our groundwater for the ... With a groundwater monitoring station installed at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) in Albuquerque, more New ...
Some small businesses qualify for federal disaster loans
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - It's not just farmers suffering from the drought who are getting some help. Now, some small businesses that rely on farms are eligible for low interest federal disaster loans. They include businesses like co-ops, small businesses involved in agriculture, and some ...
Town of Taos declares water emergency, implements restrictions
KOB
April 20, 2018 10:23 AM. TAOS, N.M. – The town of Taos has declared a water emergency after a critical pump at one of the town's wells suffered a severe mechanical failure. ... Limited fire protection. Water-charged fire suppression systems may not perform as designed due to the lack of water pressure.
April 19, 2018
Feud Erupts Between US States Over Colorado River, NM Town Reconsiders Tribute To Spanish ...
KUNM
The four states said the Central Arizona Project was trying to avoid a reduction in its share of the river while others are voluntarily conserving to avoid a crisis amid a prolonged drought. The accusation was made by Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, along with Denver's water utility. The Central ...
New Mexico's wind translates to power
Santa Fe New Mexican
Wind energy representatives came to New Mexico to tout their report — choosing our state because in 2017, it led the nation in growing its wind energy. ... Cattle ranchers or farmers battling drought can lease their property, still run cows or grow hay, and pocket the payments, even in a bad year for ...
California and National Drought Summary for April 17, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
In the Southwest, however, dry, often windy weather resulted in drought persistence or intensification. Arizona's rangeland and pastures were rated 86% very poor to poor on April 15, compared to the 5-year average of 30%. On the same date, New Mexico's rangeland and pastures were rated 50% very ...
The Latest: New Mexico firefighters see reprieve in weather
STLtoday.com
The blazes are fueled by gusting winds, low humidity and drought-stricken land. One fire that started in Colorado crossed into Kansas on Tuesday night, prompting the evacuation of 90 homes. In western Oklahoma, homes in Oakwood and Seiling were evacuated Tuesday because of another fire.
UNM works to make itself more green
UNM Daily Lobo
In light of New Mexico's drought, Clark said UNM is working to reduce water usage. UNM is reducing the amount of grass that needs to be watered and water faucets with an automatic shut off have been installed, she said. Additionally, two years ago UNM was able to start pumping water waste to be ...
Firefighters hold lines on Diener Canyon, Bluewater fires
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Facing high winds on Tuesday, forest service officials say firefighters managed to maintain the lines on two wildfires burning west of Grants. ... Elsewhere in New Mexico, the Roosevelt County Commission issued an open burning ordinance due to the increased fire danger.
Wild spring weather: Disastrous for farmers in the Southwest and Upper Midwest
Agri-Pulse
Mother Nature is taking a toll on farmers and ranchers, with wildfires in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona and harsh wintry conditions in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency on Friday, citing extreme and exceptional drought in 52 ...
Wildfire, drought relief from drenching rain aiming for southern US may only be temporaryAccuWeather.com
"We expect areas from western Texas and eastern New Mexico to western Oklahoma, western Kansas and eastern Colorado to have a long, hot summer," Pastelok said. "Potentially, it could be one of the top-five hottest summers on record." The risk of wildfires is likely to continue in the long term and ...
Fire restrictions in Santa Fe County
Valley Courier
TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is initiating emergency fire prevention restrictions on public lands managed by the Taos Field Office in Santa Fe County, beginning Tuesday, April 17, 2018, due to high fire potential. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
Forecasters: Storm to worsen New Mexico wildfire conditions
Artesia Daily Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters say a storm system approaching New Mexico will produce dangerous wildfire conditions in western New Mexico Thursday afternoon and evening and that blowing dust will reduce visibility along east-west oriented routes such as Interstate 40. The National ...
Feud Erupts Between US States Over Colorado River, NM Town Reconsiders Tribute To Spanish ...
KUNM
The four states said the Central Arizona Project was trying to avoid a reduction in its share of the river while others are voluntarily conserving to avoid a crisis amid a prolonged drought. The accusation was made by Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, along with Denver's water utility. The Central ...
New Mexico's wind translates to power
Santa Fe New Mexican
Wind energy representatives came to New Mexico to tout their report — choosing our state because in 2017, it led the nation in growing its wind energy. ... Cattle ranchers or farmers battling drought can lease their property, still run cows or grow hay, and pocket the payments, even in a bad year for ...
California and National Drought Summary for April 17, 2018, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
In the Southwest, however, dry, often windy weather resulted in drought persistence or intensification. Arizona's rangeland and pastures were rated 86% very poor to poor on April 15, compared to the 5-year average of 30%. On the same date, New Mexico's rangeland and pastures were rated 50% very ...
The Latest: New Mexico firefighters see reprieve in weather
STLtoday.com
The blazes are fueled by gusting winds, low humidity and drought-stricken land. One fire that started in Colorado crossed into Kansas on Tuesday night, prompting the evacuation of 90 homes. In western Oklahoma, homes in Oakwood and Seiling were evacuated Tuesday because of another fire.
UNM works to make itself more green
UNM Daily Lobo
In light of New Mexico's drought, Clark said UNM is working to reduce water usage. UNM is reducing the amount of grass that needs to be watered and water faucets with an automatic shut off have been installed, she said. Additionally, two years ago UNM was able to start pumping water waste to be ...
Firefighters hold lines on Diener Canyon, Bluewater fires
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Facing high winds on Tuesday, forest service officials say firefighters managed to maintain the lines on two wildfires burning west of Grants. ... Elsewhere in New Mexico, the Roosevelt County Commission issued an open burning ordinance due to the increased fire danger.
Wild spring weather: Disastrous for farmers in the Southwest and Upper Midwest
Agri-Pulse
Mother Nature is taking a toll on farmers and ranchers, with wildfires in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona and harsh wintry conditions in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency on Friday, citing extreme and exceptional drought in 52 ...
Wildfire, drought relief from drenching rain aiming for southern US may only be temporaryAccuWeather.com
"We expect areas from western Texas and eastern New Mexico to western Oklahoma, western Kansas and eastern Colorado to have a long, hot summer," Pastelok said. "Potentially, it could be one of the top-five hottest summers on record." The risk of wildfires is likely to continue in the long term and ...
Fire restrictions in Santa Fe County
Valley Courier
TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is initiating emergency fire prevention restrictions on public lands managed by the Taos Field Office in Santa Fe County, beginning Tuesday, April 17, 2018, due to high fire potential. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
Forecasters: Storm to worsen New Mexico wildfire conditions
Artesia Daily Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters say a storm system approaching New Mexico will produce dangerous wildfire conditions in western New Mexico Thursday afternoon and evening and that blowing dust will reduce visibility along east-west oriented routes such as Interstate 40. The National ...
April 18. 2018
Wildfire Season And Drought Pressure People, Wildlife
KUNM
As of this month, 80 percent of the state is in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. DroughtMonitor. “We're probably never going to stop using the word drought, " said John Fled the director of New Mexico Water Resources. He said using the term aridification makes more sense. “What we're ...
Drought-busting rain to be accompanied by severe weather risks in southern US
AccuWeather.com
While much more rain than this single storm can deliver is needed to break the drought, enough rain may fall to bring a temporary end to the wildfire risk, provided lightning from thunderstorms does not start new fires. An average of 0.50 to 1 inch of rain may fall from eastern New Mexico and southeastern ...
Drought Adaptation Industries blossoms in Alamogordo
Alamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO — Drought Adaptation Industries (DAI), a local start-up based in the Tularosa Basin, is working to transform gardening by dramatically reducing ... During an average 100-105 degree day in New Mexico, the soil temperature at that depth gets as hot as 150-170 degrees leaving a stressed ...
Drought conditions intensify in northeast
High Plains Journal
Despite some isolated precipitation across northern New Mexico during the week ending April 15, the weather pattern was again dominated by fluctuating temperatures and dry, windy conditions, which caused further deterioration of native pasture grass, as well as soil moisture levels, according to ...
Gila National Forest Placed on 'High Fire Danger'
U.S. News & World Report
A national forest in southwestern New Mexico along the Arizona border has been placed on "high fire danger.". ... in Norman, Oklahoma, says gusty winds and low humidity in drought-stricken areas will create dangerous fire conditions in parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
New Mexico delegation praises new report & state's lead in wind power
Windpower Engineering (press release)
Our existing wind farms represent nearly $3 billion in private capital investment to date, and new drought-proof revenue for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. “Wind is also helping to diversify New Mexico'senergy supply and our economy. Utilities, manufacturers and tech companies want to buy ...
State of Disaster Declared to Fight Drought and Wildfires
News/Talk 790 KFYO
Extensive drought and wildfire threats statewide led Governor Greg Abbott to declare a threat of imminent disaster for at least 72 counties, including many in the South Plains. A state of ... Red Flag Warnings have been prominent in Northwest Texas and Eastern New Mexico since January. Wildfires and ...
Winds bring smoke from New Mexico fires to SW Colorado
The Journal
Residents in Southwest Colorado on Tuesday woke to a hazy ski, the appearance of which usually comes with a fire. Megan Stackhouse, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the haze likely stems from southwesterly winds that carried smoke from two fires in New Mexico. Wildfire ...
Southwest fire threat called 'extreme to historic' amid brutally hot and dry conditions
Washington Post
The vegetation is bone-dry and the U.S. Drought Monitor says the region is in “exceptional” drought. All of this is ... The Weather Service issued an “extremely critical” fire weather outlook for a giant swath of the South that covers parts of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. “Extremely ...
Crews respond to 'Russia Fire' south of Cloudcroft
KRQE News 13
LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST - Firefighters are trying to contain the Russia Fire, which is south of Cloudcroft. As of 7 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters were able to line the fire and are working on securing the perimeter. Officials say the fire broke out Tuesday around 4:55 p.m. An airplane with wildland ...
Strong winds fuel wildfires in Plains, Southwest; homes destroyed
UPI.com
Arizona and New Mexico are under fire alerts, as strong winds are forecast for Thursday. Tuesday, firecrews contained a large wildfire in southwest Kansas -- and emergency officials requested Black Hawk helicopters from the Nebraska National Guard to help with suppression, due to high fire danger ...
Winds ease but deadly wildfires endure in Southwest US
ABC News
Frazzled residents in a part of rural northwestern Oklahoma paralyzed by days of wind-whipped wildfires expressed fear a blaze could overrun their home Wednesday, as firefighters battling the deadly fires there and in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico found some relief at the promise of easing of ...
Wild spring weather: Disastrous for farmers in the Southwest and Upper Midwest
Agri-Pulse
Mother Nature is taking a toll on farmers and ranchers, with wildfires in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona and harsh wintry conditions in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency on Friday, citing extreme and exceptional drought in 52 ...
Wildfire Season And Drought Pressure People, Wildlife
KUNM
As of this month, 80 percent of the state is in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. DroughtMonitor. “We're probably never going to stop using the word drought, " said John Fled the director of New Mexico Water Resources. He said using the term aridification makes more sense. “What we're ...
Drought-busting rain to be accompanied by severe weather risks in southern US
AccuWeather.com
While much more rain than this single storm can deliver is needed to break the drought, enough rain may fall to bring a temporary end to the wildfire risk, provided lightning from thunderstorms does not start new fires. An average of 0.50 to 1 inch of rain may fall from eastern New Mexico and southeastern ...
Drought Adaptation Industries blossoms in Alamogordo
Alamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO — Drought Adaptation Industries (DAI), a local start-up based in the Tularosa Basin, is working to transform gardening by dramatically reducing ... During an average 100-105 degree day in New Mexico, the soil temperature at that depth gets as hot as 150-170 degrees leaving a stressed ...
Drought conditions intensify in northeast
High Plains Journal
Despite some isolated precipitation across northern New Mexico during the week ending April 15, the weather pattern was again dominated by fluctuating temperatures and dry, windy conditions, which caused further deterioration of native pasture grass, as well as soil moisture levels, according to ...
Gila National Forest Placed on 'High Fire Danger'
U.S. News & World Report
A national forest in southwestern New Mexico along the Arizona border has been placed on "high fire danger.". ... in Norman, Oklahoma, says gusty winds and low humidity in drought-stricken areas will create dangerous fire conditions in parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
New Mexico delegation praises new report & state's lead in wind power
Windpower Engineering (press release)
Our existing wind farms represent nearly $3 billion in private capital investment to date, and new drought-proof revenue for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. “Wind is also helping to diversify New Mexico'senergy supply and our economy. Utilities, manufacturers and tech companies want to buy ...
State of Disaster Declared to Fight Drought and Wildfires
News/Talk 790 KFYO
Extensive drought and wildfire threats statewide led Governor Greg Abbott to declare a threat of imminent disaster for at least 72 counties, including many in the South Plains. A state of ... Red Flag Warnings have been prominent in Northwest Texas and Eastern New Mexico since January. Wildfires and ...
Winds bring smoke from New Mexico fires to SW Colorado
The Journal
Residents in Southwest Colorado on Tuesday woke to a hazy ski, the appearance of which usually comes with a fire. Megan Stackhouse, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the haze likely stems from southwesterly winds that carried smoke from two fires in New Mexico. Wildfire ...
Southwest fire threat called 'extreme to historic' amid brutally hot and dry conditions
Washington Post
The vegetation is bone-dry and the U.S. Drought Monitor says the region is in “exceptional” drought. All of this is ... The Weather Service issued an “extremely critical” fire weather outlook for a giant swath of the South that covers parts of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. “Extremely ...
Crews respond to 'Russia Fire' south of Cloudcroft
KRQE News 13
LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST - Firefighters are trying to contain the Russia Fire, which is south of Cloudcroft. As of 7 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters were able to line the fire and are working on securing the perimeter. Officials say the fire broke out Tuesday around 4:55 p.m. An airplane with wildland ...
Strong winds fuel wildfires in Plains, Southwest; homes destroyed
UPI.com
Arizona and New Mexico are under fire alerts, as strong winds are forecast for Thursday. Tuesday, firecrews contained a large wildfire in southwest Kansas -- and emergency officials requested Black Hawk helicopters from the Nebraska National Guard to help with suppression, due to high fire danger ...
Winds ease but deadly wildfires endure in Southwest US
ABC News
Frazzled residents in a part of rural northwestern Oklahoma paralyzed by days of wind-whipped wildfires expressed fear a blaze could overrun their home Wednesday, as firefighters battling the deadly fires there and in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico found some relief at the promise of easing of ...
Wild spring weather: Disastrous for farmers in the Southwest and Upper Midwest
Agri-Pulse
Mother Nature is taking a toll on farmers and ranchers, with wildfires in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona and harsh wintry conditions in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency on Friday, citing extreme and exceptional drought in 52 ...
April 17, 2018
Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Apodaca on the environment
New Mexico Political Report
I've looked at research, and the experts are telling me we're in a 300-year drought, and the heart of the drought is the state of New Mexico. They're telling me we're in year 80, so we have another 220 years of this. I don't think you and I are going to live 220 years, but we need to solve the problem.
Drought Returns to Huge Swaths of US, Fueling Fears of a Thirsty Future
The Pew Charitable Trusts (blog)
The largest band stretches across the Southwest and includes parts of southern California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas and the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma. Pockets of drought are also in the Northern Plains, including parts of Montana and the Dakotas, and the southeastern ...
States accuse Arizona water agency of gaming Lake Mead, undermining Colorado River drought ...
The Nevada Independent
Under the 1922 Colorado River Compact, the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah are obligated to release a certain amount of Lake Powell water for the Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and Nevada. On top of that, the Upper Basin has agreed, in recent years, ...
Fire Danger 'Extremely Critical' in the Southwest and Southern High Plains Tuesday
The Weather Channel
"Given dry fuels and ongoing drought, the stage will be set for fast-moving fires exhibiting extreme behavior," said NOAA in its outlook for the region. Red flag warnings for fire danger have been issued by the National Weather Service from eastern Arizona and New Mexico into the southern and central ...
Editorial: NM needs to get serious about preventing fires
Albuquerque Journal
It's only April, and it's already fire season in New Mexico, with blazes around Capitan, Grants and Tijeras. ... Municipalities, which gained the authority, first have to declare extreme or severe drought conditions “no less than 20 days prior to a holiday for which fireworks may be sold,” and even then can ...
Firefighters make progress on Bluewater and Dienier Canyon Fires in New MexicoWildfire Today (blog)
Above: Operations Section Chief Rocky Gilbert. Screenshot from Incident Management Team video. On Monday firefighters were able to hold some of the perimeter on two fires in western New Mexico, the Bluewater and Diener Canyon Fires, which have burned 2,532 and 6,682 acres respectively.
Diener Canyon Fire 20-25 percent contained; Bluewater Fire at 10 percent
KOB
Authorities say people who live in that area should still have an evacuation plan in case the high winds make the fires worse this week. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the old county complex in Grants. In southern New Mexico, the 246 Fire near Capitan is 50-percent contained.
Winds bring smoke from New Mexico fires to Southwest Colorado skies
The Durango Herald
The smoke-filled sky in Durango is likely tied to fires burning in western New Mexico, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. On Tuesday, many residents in Southwest Colorado woke to a hazy ski, the appearance of which usually comes with a fire. Megan Stackhouse, a ...
The Latest: Forecasters warn of life-threatening wildfires
Washington Post
The Storm Prediction Center says gusty winds and low humidity in drought-stricken areas will create dangerous fire conditions in parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. National Weather Service meteorologist Doug Speheger says such conditions haven't been seen in at least a ...
Fire Danger 'Extremely Critical' in the Southwest and Southern High Plains Tuesday
The Weather Channel
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued an "extremely critical" fire weather outlook across much of New Mexico, western Texas, western Oklahoma, southwestern Kansas and southeastern Colorado. This is due to the expectation of winds gusting 50 to 70 mph overlapping with very low humidity ...
Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Apodaca on the environment
New Mexico Political Report
I've looked at research, and the experts are telling me we're in a 300-year drought, and the heart of the drought is the state of New Mexico. They're telling me we're in year 80, so we have another 220 years of this. I don't think you and I are going to live 220 years, but we need to solve the problem.
Drought Returns to Huge Swaths of US, Fueling Fears of a Thirsty Future
The Pew Charitable Trusts (blog)
The largest band stretches across the Southwest and includes parts of southern California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas and the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma. Pockets of drought are also in the Northern Plains, including parts of Montana and the Dakotas, and the southeastern ...
States accuse Arizona water agency of gaming Lake Mead, undermining Colorado River drought ...
The Nevada Independent
Under the 1922 Colorado River Compact, the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah are obligated to release a certain amount of Lake Powell water for the Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and Nevada. On top of that, the Upper Basin has agreed, in recent years, ...
Fire Danger 'Extremely Critical' in the Southwest and Southern High Plains Tuesday
The Weather Channel
"Given dry fuels and ongoing drought, the stage will be set for fast-moving fires exhibiting extreme behavior," said NOAA in its outlook for the region. Red flag warnings for fire danger have been issued by the National Weather Service from eastern Arizona and New Mexico into the southern and central ...
Editorial: NM needs to get serious about preventing fires
Albuquerque Journal
It's only April, and it's already fire season in New Mexico, with blazes around Capitan, Grants and Tijeras. ... Municipalities, which gained the authority, first have to declare extreme or severe drought conditions “no less than 20 days prior to a holiday for which fireworks may be sold,” and even then can ...
Firefighters make progress on Bluewater and Dienier Canyon Fires in New MexicoWildfire Today (blog)
Above: Operations Section Chief Rocky Gilbert. Screenshot from Incident Management Team video. On Monday firefighters were able to hold some of the perimeter on two fires in western New Mexico, the Bluewater and Diener Canyon Fires, which have burned 2,532 and 6,682 acres respectively.
Diener Canyon Fire 20-25 percent contained; Bluewater Fire at 10 percent
KOB
Authorities say people who live in that area should still have an evacuation plan in case the high winds make the fires worse this week. A community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the old county complex in Grants. In southern New Mexico, the 246 Fire near Capitan is 50-percent contained.
Winds bring smoke from New Mexico fires to Southwest Colorado skies
The Durango Herald
The smoke-filled sky in Durango is likely tied to fires burning in western New Mexico, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. On Tuesday, many residents in Southwest Colorado woke to a hazy ski, the appearance of which usually comes with a fire. Megan Stackhouse, a ...
The Latest: Forecasters warn of life-threatening wildfires
Washington Post
The Storm Prediction Center says gusty winds and low humidity in drought-stricken areas will create dangerous fire conditions in parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. National Weather Service meteorologist Doug Speheger says such conditions haven't been seen in at least a ...
Fire Danger 'Extremely Critical' in the Southwest and Southern High Plains Tuesday
The Weather Channel
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued an "extremely critical" fire weather outlook across much of New Mexico, western Texas, western Oklahoma, southwestern Kansas and southeastern Colorado. This is due to the expectation of winds gusting 50 to 70 mph overlapping with very low humidity ...
April 16, 2018
Southwest won't run out of water, but changes need to happen now
New Mexico Political Report
Now in a new paper, hydrologist Shaleene Chavarria and University of New Mexico Earth and Planetary Sciences Professor David Gutzler show climate ... “The effect of warmer temperatures on those droughtperiods is to make extreme drought even more severe by increasing evaporation rates and ...
Brush fire breaks out at Coachella music festival
The Weather Network
Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, southern Colorado, west Texas, Arizona and even areas of southern Utah, southwest California, southwest Missouri, ... Between now and the end of Spring, drought development and expansion will continue to dominate in many areas of the U.S. Forecasts have been ...
Crews Report Making Progress on 2 Wildfires Near Grants
U.S. News & World Report
Firefighters took advantage of lighter winds Saturday to do some burnout operations with more done on Sunday. Residents of several subdivisions in the Zuni Mountains remain under a pre-evacuation notice. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez says this may be a very difficult fire season. Copyright 2018 ...
Rattlesnake Fire: 3 percent contained, 200 firefighters deployed
AZCentral.com
Firefighters late Sunday had contained about 3 percent of the human-caused Rattlesnake Fire burning near the Arizona-New Mexico border. About 200 firefighters were working to control the roughly 2,600-acre blaze, which broke out April 11 near Whiteriver. The fire was burning in portions of the Fort ...
Southwest won't run out of water, but changes need to happen now
New Mexico Political Report
Now in a new paper, hydrologist Shaleene Chavarria and University of New Mexico Earth and Planetary Sciences Professor David Gutzler show climate ... “The effect of warmer temperatures on those droughtperiods is to make extreme drought even more severe by increasing evaporation rates and ...
Brush fire breaks out at Coachella music festival
The Weather Network
Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, southern Colorado, west Texas, Arizona and even areas of southern Utah, southwest California, southwest Missouri, ... Between now and the end of Spring, drought development and expansion will continue to dominate in many areas of the U.S. Forecasts have been ...
Crews Report Making Progress on 2 Wildfires Near Grants
U.S. News & World Report
Firefighters took advantage of lighter winds Saturday to do some burnout operations with more done on Sunday. Residents of several subdivisions in the Zuni Mountains remain under a pre-evacuation notice. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez says this may be a very difficult fire season. Copyright 2018 ...
Rattlesnake Fire: 3 percent contained, 200 firefighters deployed
AZCentral.com
Firefighters late Sunday had contained about 3 percent of the human-caused Rattlesnake Fire burning near the Arizona-New Mexico border. About 200 firefighters were working to control the roughly 2,600-acre blaze, which broke out April 11 near Whiteriver. The fire was burning in portions of the Fort ...
April 15, 2018
Guest opinion: Planning for drought, or planning for a drier future?
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
In the upper basin states of Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, water leaders have been conducting modeling exercises to assess the risk of critical shortages and experiments to test options for responding. The Colorado River Risk Study, spearheaded by the Colorado River District and the ...
USDA Update - April 14, 2018
Kiowa County Press
This week's map if the entire U.S., New Mexico and southern portions of Colorado are sitting right in the middle of a seriously dry conditions. Specifically in Colorado this week, the D2 (Severe Drought) into Lincoln and Elbert counties. Kiowa County remains in a D2 category (severe drought).
Five wildfires in New Mexico burn total of 19 structures
Wildfire Today (blog)
Above: Map showing the location of the Diener Canyon Fire between Grants and Gallup, New Mexico at 3:48 a.m. MDT April 15, 2018. Five large fires in New Mexico have burned 19 structures and over 57,000 acres. Now that the wildfire activity in Arizona and New Mexico is increasing, firefighting ...
AFD responds to 3 separate Bosque fires
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Firefighters briefly battled multiple Bosque fires in Albuquerque Saturday. Around noon, the Albuquerque Fire Department was called to the River and Bridge, behind the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Ten units responded and found what officials call three distinct ...
Winter storm system hitting two-thirds of the nation, bringing blizzards, tornadoes and fires
USA TODAY
“The winds behind this cold front are just very strong, we had widespread wind gusts in the Texas Panhandle of up to 60 mph,” said Hoeth. Beginning Sunday, the critical fire weather threat will move into New Mexicoand west Texas. A wildfire in northwestern Oklahoma burned more than 120,000 acres ...
Evac orders lifted for fires burning in southeast NM
KOB
Meanwhile, evacuation orders have been lifted for two other fires burning in southeast New Mexico. The 206 Fire is burning in both New Mexico and Texas, and it has destroyed one home and an outbuilding in Texas. The 246 Fire is burning near Capitan. Incident managers now say that blaze has ...
Guest opinion: Planning for drought, or planning for a drier future?
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
In the upper basin states of Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, water leaders have been conducting modeling exercises to assess the risk of critical shortages and experiments to test options for responding. The Colorado River Risk Study, spearheaded by the Colorado River District and the ...
USDA Update - April 14, 2018
Kiowa County Press
This week's map if the entire U.S., New Mexico and southern portions of Colorado are sitting right in the middle of a seriously dry conditions. Specifically in Colorado this week, the D2 (Severe Drought) into Lincoln and Elbert counties. Kiowa County remains in a D2 category (severe drought).
Five wildfires in New Mexico burn total of 19 structures
Wildfire Today (blog)
Above: Map showing the location of the Diener Canyon Fire between Grants and Gallup, New Mexico at 3:48 a.m. MDT April 15, 2018. Five large fires in New Mexico have burned 19 structures and over 57,000 acres. Now that the wildfire activity in Arizona and New Mexico is increasing, firefighting ...
AFD responds to 3 separate Bosque fires
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Firefighters briefly battled multiple Bosque fires in Albuquerque Saturday. Around noon, the Albuquerque Fire Department was called to the River and Bridge, behind the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Ten units responded and found what officials call three distinct ...
Winter storm system hitting two-thirds of the nation, bringing blizzards, tornadoes and fires
USA TODAY
“The winds behind this cold front are just very strong, we had widespread wind gusts in the Texas Panhandle of up to 60 mph,” said Hoeth. Beginning Sunday, the critical fire weather threat will move into New Mexicoand west Texas. A wildfire in northwestern Oklahoma burned more than 120,000 acres ...
Evac orders lifted for fires burning in southeast NM
KOB
Meanwhile, evacuation orders have been lifted for two other fires burning in southeast New Mexico. The 206 Fire is burning in both New Mexico and Texas, and it has destroyed one home and an outbuilding in Texas. The 246 Fire is burning near Capitan. Incident managers now say that blaze has ...
April 14, 2018
Report: Drought expands; Oklahoma sees worst conditions
ABC News
The federal drought map shows dry conditions have expanded in Arizona and intensified across northern New Mexico. Royce Fontenot, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, said the drought has developed rather quickly thanks to a dry winter. Some areas of Union and ...
Too Much Rain in the Southeast… Not Enough in the SouthwestWeatherNation
When it comes to rainfall in the southern portion of the country, lately, it's been either feast or famine. And this trend will certainly hold true right through the weekend. There is a major storm system coming out of the plains. The northern side of the storm will produce blizzard conditions in South Dakota ...
Conservation extends beyond drought
PressReader
Areport recently published in The Albuquerque Journal revealed that nearly 99 percent of New Mexico is in extreme, severe or moderate drought. Long before the report was issued, we at the State Land Office were acting with great urgency to protect New Mexico water, and I have implemented ...
NMSU, NMDA agricultural leaders gather input from Eastern New Mexicoproducers
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
“We heard about issues of relevance such as the ELD livestock hauling regulations, falling milk prices and NAFTA trade effects, the need for beef processing facilities in New Mexico, drought mitigation and fire prevention, pecan quarantine, research needs and impacts of ACES research and Extension, ...
National Weather Service issues wind and fire warning for Southern New MexicoAlamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO – Strong winds blew through the Tularosa Basin Friday bringing in cooler weather from the northwest along with dust. The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday issued a high-wind warning for El Paso and Southern New Mexico due to potentially damage-causing winds.
The Latest: Top-Level Team Assumes Command of 2 Wildfires
U.S. News & World Report
Several wildfires continued to burn in rural areas of New Mexico on Saturday, a day after a 2,600-acre (1,052-hectare) fire near Capitan in ... Officials reports that containment of a 60,000-acre (24,282-hectare) fire straddling the New Mexico-Texas line was at 90 percent in New Mexico and 75 percent in ...
Severe winds cause '246 Fire' to spread, burning homes, outbuildings
KRQE News 13
CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) - A fast moving wildfire that began Thursday near Capitan continues to grow. Now, KRQE News 13 has learned that homes have been destroyed and more people are on standby for evacuation. Many families who were forced from their homes Thursday are just waiting to see ...
New Mexico experiences fire and ice as weekend looms
KOB
As different fires burned a collective 62,000+ acres in southeast and eastern New Mexico, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes, other parts of the state experienced rare mid-April snow. Belen, Springer and Rio Rancho were some of the cities that saw snowfall to varying degrees as the work week ...
Report: Drought expands; Oklahoma sees worst conditions
ABC News
The federal drought map shows dry conditions have expanded in Arizona and intensified across northern New Mexico. Royce Fontenot, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, said the drought has developed rather quickly thanks to a dry winter. Some areas of Union and ...
Too Much Rain in the Southeast… Not Enough in the SouthwestWeatherNation
When it comes to rainfall in the southern portion of the country, lately, it's been either feast or famine. And this trend will certainly hold true right through the weekend. There is a major storm system coming out of the plains. The northern side of the storm will produce blizzard conditions in South Dakota ...
Conservation extends beyond drought
PressReader
Areport recently published in The Albuquerque Journal revealed that nearly 99 percent of New Mexico is in extreme, severe or moderate drought. Long before the report was issued, we at the State Land Office were acting with great urgency to protect New Mexico water, and I have implemented ...
NMSU, NMDA agricultural leaders gather input from Eastern New Mexicoproducers
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
“We heard about issues of relevance such as the ELD livestock hauling regulations, falling milk prices and NAFTA trade effects, the need for beef processing facilities in New Mexico, drought mitigation and fire prevention, pecan quarantine, research needs and impacts of ACES research and Extension, ...
National Weather Service issues wind and fire warning for Southern New MexicoAlamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO – Strong winds blew through the Tularosa Basin Friday bringing in cooler weather from the northwest along with dust. The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday issued a high-wind warning for El Paso and Southern New Mexico due to potentially damage-causing winds.
The Latest: Top-Level Team Assumes Command of 2 Wildfires
U.S. News & World Report
Several wildfires continued to burn in rural areas of New Mexico on Saturday, a day after a 2,600-acre (1,052-hectare) fire near Capitan in ... Officials reports that containment of a 60,000-acre (24,282-hectare) fire straddling the New Mexico-Texas line was at 90 percent in New Mexico and 75 percent in ...
Severe winds cause '246 Fire' to spread, burning homes, outbuildings
KRQE News 13
CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) - A fast moving wildfire that began Thursday near Capitan continues to grow. Now, KRQE News 13 has learned that homes have been destroyed and more people are on standby for evacuation. Many families who were forced from their homes Thursday are just waiting to see ...
New Mexico experiences fire and ice as weekend looms
KOB
As different fires burned a collective 62,000+ acres in southeast and eastern New Mexico, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes, other parts of the state experienced rare mid-April snow. Belen, Springer and Rio Rancho were some of the cities that saw snowfall to varying degrees as the work week ...
April 13, 2018
Colorado Is Part Of The Severe Drought Tightening Its Grip On The WestColorado Public Radio
Most of Colorado also is under severe drought and almost all of the Texas Panhandle is seeing extreme drought or worse conditions. The federal drought map shows dry conditions have intensified across northern New Mexico and expanded in Arizona. Nearly half of New Mexico and Arizona are facing ...
Minnow Rescue Under Way as Portions of Rio Grande Dry Up
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal water managers say they will be facing some difficult decisions as the worsening drought is significantly affecting flows on the Rio Grande. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their operating plan for the river Thursday.
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
Las Cruces Sun-News
ALBUQUERQUE - Some of the lowest snowpack reports on record will mean difficult decisions ahead for water managers, the Bureau of Reclamation's Albuquerque Area Office and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday in their annual operating plan for the Rio Grande. The April forecast data ...
Evacuations ordered for Bluewater Acres residents due to fire
KRQE News 13
GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) - Cibola National Forest officials say a prescribed fire near Grants has escaped its containment and is now a wildfire. The Diener Canyon Fire is located in the Zuni Mountains about 5 miles outside of Bluewater State Park and 15 miles west of Grants and Milan. Officials say the fire ...
Wildfires burn throughout the state
KOAT Albuquerque
Two other wildfires burning in southeast New Mexico are threatening homes. A 200-acre fire burning east of Highway 246 has forced at least seven homes to evacuate in Capitan. The other fire is an estimated 60,000 acres and is between Tatum and Milnesand. At least 12 homes on Bledsoe Road have ...
Prescribed Burn Escapes Containment Near Grants Due to Wind
U.S. News & World Report
... evacuation order was rescinded around 6:35 p.m. because the fire shifted to the northeast and away from the small community of about 150 homes. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tags: New Mexico ...
High winds blowing across New Mexico; fire danger high
KOB
High winds blowing across New Mexico; fire danger high. KOB.com Web Staff April 12, 2018 07:08 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A high wind warning is in place for many areas in New Mexico. Winds have the potential to reach 35 to ... Blowing dust and high fire threats will be a concern. Albuquerque's ...
Dangerous fire weather fanning large, fast-moving wildfires
Feedstuffs
As drought intensifies in the region, dangerous fire weather conditions favoring large, fast-moving wildfireswill exist across southern New Mexico, much of west/central Texas, and southwestern into north-central Oklahoma, the National Weather Service reported April 13. Numerous wildfires have already ...
East Mountains community concerned if it has enough water to fight wildfire
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Wind often causes wildfires to spread rapidly, and people who live in San Pedro Creek Estates in the East Mountains ... "What happens is our fire trucks go to that fire hydrant, fill up, come up to our fire station and pump the water into the tanks and refill after any kind of fire ...
Crews quickly contain brush fire on Sandia Pueblo
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A brush fire broke out on the Sandia Pueblo near Fourth Street and Roy Avenue, Thursday afternoon. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire. PNM says a power line went down in that area, but don't know if that's what caused the fire.
Colorado Is Part Of The Severe Drought Tightening Its Grip On The WestColorado Public Radio
Most of Colorado also is under severe drought and almost all of the Texas Panhandle is seeing extreme drought or worse conditions. The federal drought map shows dry conditions have intensified across northern New Mexico and expanded in Arizona. Nearly half of New Mexico and Arizona are facing ...
Minnow Rescue Under Way as Portions of Rio Grande Dry Up
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal water managers say they will be facing some difficult decisions as the worsening drought is significantly affecting flows on the Rio Grande. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their operating plan for the river Thursday.
Drought will mean tough decisions for New Mexico water managers
Las Cruces Sun-News
ALBUQUERQUE - Some of the lowest snowpack reports on record will mean difficult decisions ahead for water managers, the Bureau of Reclamation's Albuquerque Area Office and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday in their annual operating plan for the Rio Grande. The April forecast data ...
Evacuations ordered for Bluewater Acres residents due to fire
KRQE News 13
GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) - Cibola National Forest officials say a prescribed fire near Grants has escaped its containment and is now a wildfire. The Diener Canyon Fire is located in the Zuni Mountains about 5 miles outside of Bluewater State Park and 15 miles west of Grants and Milan. Officials say the fire ...
Wildfires burn throughout the state
KOAT Albuquerque
Two other wildfires burning in southeast New Mexico are threatening homes. A 200-acre fire burning east of Highway 246 has forced at least seven homes to evacuate in Capitan. The other fire is an estimated 60,000 acres and is between Tatum and Milnesand. At least 12 homes on Bledsoe Road have ...
Prescribed Burn Escapes Containment Near Grants Due to Wind
U.S. News & World Report
... evacuation order was rescinded around 6:35 p.m. because the fire shifted to the northeast and away from the small community of about 150 homes. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tags: New Mexico ...
High winds blowing across New Mexico; fire danger high
KOB
High winds blowing across New Mexico; fire danger high. KOB.com Web Staff April 12, 2018 07:08 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A high wind warning is in place for many areas in New Mexico. Winds have the potential to reach 35 to ... Blowing dust and high fire threats will be a concern. Albuquerque's ...
Dangerous fire weather fanning large, fast-moving wildfires
Feedstuffs
As drought intensifies in the region, dangerous fire weather conditions favoring large, fast-moving wildfireswill exist across southern New Mexico, much of west/central Texas, and southwestern into north-central Oklahoma, the National Weather Service reported April 13. Numerous wildfires have already ...
East Mountains community concerned if it has enough water to fight wildfire
KOB
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Wind often causes wildfires to spread rapidly, and people who live in San Pedro Creek Estates in the East Mountains ... "What happens is our fire trucks go to that fire hydrant, fill up, come up to our fire station and pump the water into the tanks and refill after any kind of fire ...
Crews quickly contain brush fire on Sandia Pueblo
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A brush fire broke out on the Sandia Pueblo near Fourth Street and Roy Avenue, Thursday afternoon. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire. PNM says a power line went down in that area, but don't know if that's what caused the fire.
April 12, 2018
Drought could worsen before conditions improve
KOB
"That Bosque fire is probably a sign of things to come here in New Mexico," said senior forecaster Clay Anderson at the National Weather Service. Anderson said the extreme drought may become worse before it gets better. Drought could worsen before conditions improve. "Unfortunately with the fuels ...
Volunteers plant trees underwater to help fish survive drought
KCRA Sacramento
For three years, the volunteers have been planting Christmas trees to serve the same function, but the New Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation conservancy director says Goodding's Willow trees are even better. To find out how planting trees underwater can help fish survive the drought, watch the video above.
California and National Drought Summary for April 10, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
According to NASS/USDA April 8 reports, 61%, 57%, 44%, and 19% of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado winter wheat was in poor or very poor condition, respectively, and 41%, 40%, 37%, and 26% of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas pastures and ranges were in similar condition ...
Dry conditions spark fire limits in Santa Fe County, state
Santa Fe New Mexican
And forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that parts of New Mexico are in for more windy conditions, increasing the fire danger. ... is categorized as in “extreme drought,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor at the University of Nebraska, along with the rest of Northern New Mexico.
Fire restrictions to begin for New Mexico National ForestsKRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Beginning Friday, New Mexico National Forests around the state will begin fire restrictions. That means opens burning and smoking outside established sites is banned. The Santa Fe National Forest will have stage one restrictions beginning Friday. Stage one restrictions ...
Drought could worsen before conditions improve
Newstral.com
Local, state and federal crews continue fire mitigation efforts in the Bosque, open space and forests by clearing out dead brush, thinning trees -- ... New Mexico · Albuquerque · La Nina · Clay Anderson · Eddie Garcia · National Weather Service ...
High fire threat in the southwestern US heightens concerns for future poor air quality
AccuWeather.com (blog)
Farther east across New Mexico, West Texas, western Oklahoma, Kansas and eastern Colorado, the forecast for the end of the week includes something outwardly scarier than poor air quality - the threat of quickly igniting and rapidly spreading wildfires. Hot sunshine beating down on dry brush makes ...
Drought could worsen before conditions improve
KOB
"That Bosque fire is probably a sign of things to come here in New Mexico," said senior forecaster Clay Anderson at the National Weather Service. Anderson said the extreme drought may become worse before it gets better. Drought could worsen before conditions improve. "Unfortunately with the fuels ...
Volunteers plant trees underwater to help fish survive drought
KCRA Sacramento
For three years, the volunteers have been planting Christmas trees to serve the same function, but the New Mexico B.A.S.S. Nation conservancy director says Goodding's Willow trees are even better. To find out how planting trees underwater can help fish survive the drought, watch the video above.
California and National Drought Summary for April 10, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
According to NASS/USDA April 8 reports, 61%, 57%, 44%, and 19% of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado winter wheat was in poor or very poor condition, respectively, and 41%, 40%, 37%, and 26% of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas pastures and ranges were in similar condition ...
Dry conditions spark fire limits in Santa Fe County, state
Santa Fe New Mexican
And forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that parts of New Mexico are in for more windy conditions, increasing the fire danger. ... is categorized as in “extreme drought,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor at the University of Nebraska, along with the rest of Northern New Mexico.
Fire restrictions to begin for New Mexico National ForestsKRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Beginning Friday, New Mexico National Forests around the state will begin fire restrictions. That means opens burning and smoking outside established sites is banned. The Santa Fe National Forest will have stage one restrictions beginning Friday. Stage one restrictions ...
Drought could worsen before conditions improve
Newstral.com
Local, state and federal crews continue fire mitigation efforts in the Bosque, open space and forests by clearing out dead brush, thinning trees -- ... New Mexico · Albuquerque · La Nina · Clay Anderson · Eddie Garcia · National Weather Service ...
High fire threat in the southwestern US heightens concerns for future poor air quality
AccuWeather.com (blog)
Farther east across New Mexico, West Texas, western Oklahoma, Kansas and eastern Colorado, the forecast for the end of the week includes something outwardly scarier than poor air quality - the threat of quickly igniting and rapidly spreading wildfires. Hot sunshine beating down on dry brush makes ...
April 11, 2018
Dreading more drought in Southwestern US
Agri-Pulse
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's recently released U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook, persisting and additional drought is forecast through June in California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. The impact is forecast to be especially strong in Arizona and New Mexico, both of ...
City budgets for higher water bills amid drought
KRQE News 13
The city over-budgeted for its water usage last year, but this year will be a lot different. Even the Sunport is planning for higher water bills as the county faces dry conditions. "We are in a severe drought in Bernalillo County," Bernalillo County Water Authority Public Affairs Manager David Morris said.
Critical fire weather spans nearly 100000 sq. miles
The Weather Network US
... across many areas of the Southwest and south-central U.S. and weather this week is certainly not the most favorable for such a large drought stricken swath of land. The prolonged drought has been steadily drying out large areas of vegetation from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma.
Rio Ruidoso may see 25 percent of average flow this spring
Ruidoso News
“Typically, a month which helps kick-start the growing season left eastern New Mexico and areas of southern Colorado in severe drought,” they stated. “Additionally, as we move toward summer these deficits have become difficult, if not impossible to recover from. With shortages in water year-to-date ...
Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warnings for Parts of New Mexico
U.S. News & World Report
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that parts of New Mexico are in for more windy conditions later this week and that means higher fire ... Officials say conditions are dry as the latest map shows more than three-quarters of the state are dealing with severe to extreme drought.
What happens to Texas when water is more valuable than oil? [Editorial]
Houston Chronicle
View of the Rio Grande (known in Mexico as Rio Bravo), which separates the cities of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, in Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas, in the US, as seen from ... Only a state as big as Texas could have to deal with the simultaneous crises of both rampant floods and devastating drought.
Blue Ridge reservoir nearly empty
Payson Roundup
The town is putting the finishing touches on a $50 million pipeline, slated to deliver water to the new treatment plant off Houston Mesa Road this spring. ... now slipped into “extreme drought” according to the National Weather Service — along with a large percentage of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
Crews respond to reported fires in the Bosque
KRQE News 13
They broke out Tuesday afternoon at about 1:30 near the Hispanic Cultural Center east of the river, south of Bridge. They're also creating a lot of smoke. One of the fires has burned about an acre. The two fires are burning close to each other, but firefighters believe they started as two different fires.
Fire restrictions implemented around New Mexico
KOB
Santa Fe National Forest officials say forest-wide stage one fire restrictions will go into effect Friday at 8 a.m. Both the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts will put fire restrictions in place starting April 18. That means the use of a fire, campfire, or stove fire outside of Forest Service developed camps ...
Dreading more drought in Southwestern US
Agri-Pulse
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's recently released U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook, persisting and additional drought is forecast through June in California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. The impact is forecast to be especially strong in Arizona and New Mexico, both of ...
City budgets for higher water bills amid drought
KRQE News 13
The city over-budgeted for its water usage last year, but this year will be a lot different. Even the Sunport is planning for higher water bills as the county faces dry conditions. "We are in a severe drought in Bernalillo County," Bernalillo County Water Authority Public Affairs Manager David Morris said.
Critical fire weather spans nearly 100000 sq. miles
The Weather Network US
... across many areas of the Southwest and south-central U.S. and weather this week is certainly not the most favorable for such a large drought stricken swath of land. The prolonged drought has been steadily drying out large areas of vegetation from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma.
Rio Ruidoso may see 25 percent of average flow this spring
Ruidoso News
“Typically, a month which helps kick-start the growing season left eastern New Mexico and areas of southern Colorado in severe drought,” they stated. “Additionally, as we move toward summer these deficits have become difficult, if not impossible to recover from. With shortages in water year-to-date ...
Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warnings for Parts of New Mexico
U.S. News & World Report
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that parts of New Mexico are in for more windy conditions later this week and that means higher fire ... Officials say conditions are dry as the latest map shows more than three-quarters of the state are dealing with severe to extreme drought.
What happens to Texas when water is more valuable than oil? [Editorial]
Houston Chronicle
View of the Rio Grande (known in Mexico as Rio Bravo), which separates the cities of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, in Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas, in the US, as seen from ... Only a state as big as Texas could have to deal with the simultaneous crises of both rampant floods and devastating drought.
Blue Ridge reservoir nearly empty
Payson Roundup
The town is putting the finishing touches on a $50 million pipeline, slated to deliver water to the new treatment plant off Houston Mesa Road this spring. ... now slipped into “extreme drought” according to the National Weather Service — along with a large percentage of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
Crews respond to reported fires in the Bosque
KRQE News 13
They broke out Tuesday afternoon at about 1:30 near the Hispanic Cultural Center east of the river, south of Bridge. They're also creating a lot of smoke. One of the fires has burned about an acre. The two fires are burning close to each other, but firefighters believe they started as two different fires.
Fire restrictions implemented around New Mexico
KOB
Santa Fe National Forest officials say forest-wide stage one fire restrictions will go into effect Friday at 8 a.m. Both the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts will put fire restrictions in place starting April 18. That means the use of a fire, campfire, or stove fire outside of Forest Service developed camps ...
April 10, 2018
Santa Fe rethinks approach to fire hazards, amid drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe County this week will consider emergency fire restrictions as part of a declaration of hazardous conditions amid the extreme drought throughout Northern New Mexico. The emergency ordinance would prohibit all open fires and campfires for 90 days. Also prohibited would be smoking and the ...
Climate Change Series Coming To NMSU Las CrucesKRWG
He is the Chair of the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Workgroup that contributes weekly to the US Drought Monitor for tracking drought across New Mexico. In addition, he also gives numerous talks and holds workshops every year on topics covering climate, drought, air quality, climate change, and ...
Will the Southwest US Run Short of Water in 2019?
The Revelator
Experts say the Southwest is veering toward a dangerous intersection caused by a “structural deficit” of the long-term drought and a continuingly ... This major watershed, which includes the Verde and Salt rivers, encompasses much of central and southern Arizona and New Mexico, merging with the ...
US Corn Shipments Soar to a Record Amid Trade Concern, Drought
Bloomberg
Japan and Mexico were the biggest buyers with a small amount sold to China, which is embroiled in a trade dispute with the Trump administration. ... Last week, exporters raised bids for prompt corn supplies at terminals near New Orleans by 27 percent, the most in three months, USDA data show.
Drought Assistance Available
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Click Here for NM Drought Map. As of April 3, 2018, all of New Mexico was considered to be abnormally dry to extreme drought according to USDA's drought monitor. Nearly three-quarters of the state is in severe or extreme drought. (see attached from April 3,2018). This isn't news to you living out there, ...
Santa Fe rethinks approach to fire hazards, amid drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe County this week will consider emergency fire restrictions as part of a declaration of hazardous conditions amid the extreme drought throughout Northern New Mexico. The emergency ordinance would prohibit all open fires and campfires for 90 days. Also prohibited would be smoking and the ...
Climate Change Series Coming To NMSU Las CrucesKRWG
He is the Chair of the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Workgroup that contributes weekly to the US Drought Monitor for tracking drought across New Mexico. In addition, he also gives numerous talks and holds workshops every year on topics covering climate, drought, air quality, climate change, and ...
Will the Southwest US Run Short of Water in 2019?
The Revelator
Experts say the Southwest is veering toward a dangerous intersection caused by a “structural deficit” of the long-term drought and a continuingly ... This major watershed, which includes the Verde and Salt rivers, encompasses much of central and southern Arizona and New Mexico, merging with the ...
US Corn Shipments Soar to a Record Amid Trade Concern, Drought
Bloomberg
Japan and Mexico were the biggest buyers with a small amount sold to China, which is embroiled in a trade dispute with the Trump administration. ... Last week, exporters raised bids for prompt corn supplies at terminals near New Orleans by 27 percent, the most in three months, USDA data show.
Drought Assistance Available
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Click Here for NM Drought Map. As of April 3, 2018, all of New Mexico was considered to be abnormally dry to extreme drought according to USDA's drought monitor. Nearly three-quarters of the state is in severe or extreme drought. (see attached from April 3,2018). This isn't news to you living out there, ...
April 9, 2018
BernCo considers burn ban, will hold hearing
Albuquerque Journal
... N.M. — Bernalillo County commissioners will conduct a public hearing Tuesday to consider a ban on the use of open fires, campfires and smoking in unincorporated areas of the county. According to county officials, evidence at the public hearing will determine if extreme or severe drought conditions ...
David Canyon Fire contained at 15 acres
Mountain View Journal
... patrol the fire to ensure the containment lines hold. Resources on the incident have included one Type 2 Initial Attack crew, one Hot Shot crew, several engines and a Type 3 helicopter. Cooperators that have assisted the U.S. Forest Service include the New Mexico State Forestry, the Bernalillo County ...
Officials say fire in East Mountains was human-caused
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Investigators say a fire in the East Mountains this past weekend was human-caused, but their investigation has failed to find a specific source. The fire started Saturday in David Canyon off Raven Road in the Skyland neighborhood. Crews were able to contain the fire to ...
BernCo considers burn ban, will hold hearing
Albuquerque Journal
... N.M. — Bernalillo County commissioners will conduct a public hearing Tuesday to consider a ban on the use of open fires, campfires and smoking in unincorporated areas of the county. According to county officials, evidence at the public hearing will determine if extreme or severe drought conditions ...
David Canyon Fire contained at 15 acres
Mountain View Journal
... patrol the fire to ensure the containment lines hold. Resources on the incident have included one Type 2 Initial Attack crew, one Hot Shot crew, several engines and a Type 3 helicopter. Cooperators that have assisted the U.S. Forest Service include the New Mexico State Forestry, the Bernalillo County ...
Officials say fire in East Mountains was human-caused
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Investigators say a fire in the East Mountains this past weekend was human-caused, but their investigation has failed to find a specific source. The fire started Saturday in David Canyon off Raven Road in the Skyland neighborhood. Crews were able to contain the fire to ...
April 8, 2018
East Mountain residents brace for fire season during David Canyon fire
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - People living in the east mountains are on edge after a wildfire broke out near their homes Saturday. It was about 15 acres in the David Canyon area but residents said the drought has them bracing for the worst. No one had to evacuate but people worry it could be only a matter of ...
Recent Drought Creates Natural Disaster Areas in New Mexico Including Sandoval County
Jemez Post
Qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for the Farm Service Agency's (FSA's) emergency (EM) loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration of March 30, 2018, to apply for loans to help cover part of their ...
Firefighters respond to fire in David Canyon
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Firefighters from Bernalillo County and the Sandia Ranger District, Cibola National Forest and Grasslands responded to a wildfire in the David Canyon area in Bernalillo County. The fire is located near Forest Service trail No. 530 and Wild Turkey trail. Smoke will be visible from ...
East Mountain residents brace for fire season during David Canyon fire
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - People living in the east mountains are on edge after a wildfire broke out near their homes Saturday. It was about 15 acres in the David Canyon area but residents said the drought has them bracing for the worst. No one had to evacuate but people worry it could be only a matter of ...
Recent Drought Creates Natural Disaster Areas in New Mexico Including Sandoval County
Jemez Post
Qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for the Farm Service Agency's (FSA's) emergency (EM) loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration of March 30, 2018, to apply for loans to help cover part of their ...
Firefighters respond to fire in David Canyon
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Firefighters from Bernalillo County and the Sandia Ranger District, Cibola National Forest and Grasslands responded to a wildfire in the David Canyon area in Bernalillo County. The fire is located near Forest Service trail No. 530 and Wild Turkey trail. Smoke will be visible from ...
April 7, 2018
USDA names Eddy County 'disaster area' due to crop losses from drought
Albuquerque Journal
A similar disaster designation was issued in 2015 after Winter Storm Goliath collided with the southwest, freezing crops in the desert region and damaging acres of ranch land in New Mexico and Texas. “Farming is a risky business,” Smith said. “When mother nature deals you a blow that you can't ...
Spring sprung: NOAA sees warmer, drier spring in Arizona, Southwest
Cronkite News
Forecasters are calling for a drier and warmer spring for Arizona and the Southwest, as the state enters its 21st year of long-term drought. (Photo by ... “I can say that the highest probabilities and the greatest confidence in the entire outlook for the Southwest is actually in the Arizona, New Mexico area.” ...
Pilots, ground crews gear up for fire season in Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican
A staccato of wildfire radio traffic held the rapt attention of National Guardsmen and U.S. Forest Service firefighters. ... It wasn't a live fire. The radio communication was in a video played in a classroom Friday at the New Mexico Army National Guard facility on Huey Road on the south side of Santa Fe, ...
Fire dangers worsen for South Plains; Integrated Warning Team meets for first time
KCBD-TV
After an early April freeze, warmer temperatures and high winds will return on Sunday. As the fire dangers increase, the National Interagency Fire Center has included the South Plains and Eastern New Mexico in a new advisory, warning of dangerous fire behavior conditions. "The fuel moisture, the fuel ...
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas facing tornado and wildfire threats
Washington Post
At the same time, the three states on the southern end of Tornado Alley are experiencing extreme and exceptional drought that could fuel wildfires. Tornado Alley extends from northern Texas and covers much of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, plus slivers of New Mexico and Colorado, ...
USDA names Eddy County 'disaster area' due to crop losses from drought
Albuquerque Journal
A similar disaster designation was issued in 2015 after Winter Storm Goliath collided with the southwest, freezing crops in the desert region and damaging acres of ranch land in New Mexico and Texas. “Farming is a risky business,” Smith said. “When mother nature deals you a blow that you can't ...
Spring sprung: NOAA sees warmer, drier spring in Arizona, Southwest
Cronkite News
Forecasters are calling for a drier and warmer spring for Arizona and the Southwest, as the state enters its 21st year of long-term drought. (Photo by ... “I can say that the highest probabilities and the greatest confidence in the entire outlook for the Southwest is actually in the Arizona, New Mexico area.” ...
Pilots, ground crews gear up for fire season in Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican
A staccato of wildfire radio traffic held the rapt attention of National Guardsmen and U.S. Forest Service firefighters. ... It wasn't a live fire. The radio communication was in a video played in a classroom Friday at the New Mexico Army National Guard facility on Huey Road on the south side of Santa Fe, ...
Fire dangers worsen for South Plains; Integrated Warning Team meets for first time
KCBD-TV
After an early April freeze, warmer temperatures and high winds will return on Sunday. As the fire dangers increase, the National Interagency Fire Center has included the South Plains and Eastern New Mexico in a new advisory, warning of dangerous fire behavior conditions. "The fuel moisture, the fuel ...
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas facing tornado and wildfire threats
Washington Post
At the same time, the three states on the southern end of Tornado Alley are experiencing extreme and exceptional drought that could fuel wildfires. Tornado Alley extends from northern Texas and covers much of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, plus slivers of New Mexico and Colorado, ...
April 6, 2018
Mountain snowpack shrinks to 66 percent of normal, feds sound drought alarm
The Denver Post
Federal drought monitoring officials on Thursday expanded the extreme drought designations in southern Colorado to cover about 24 percent of the state. Counties adjacent to New Mexico now are eligible for federal drought aid. The drought index showed 90 percent of Colorado under abnormally dry ...
More counties eligible for drought disaster relief
Valley Courier
VALLEY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 12 counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Colorado including Conejos and Costilla also qualify for ...
It's only April and a stretch of the Rio Grande has already dried
New Mexico Political Report
That means all but six of the state's 33 counties are affected by drought—before planting season has even begun in most areas. Meanwhile, New Mexico is embroiled in a lawsuit on the Rio Grande over water rights. In 2013, Texas sued New Mexico and Colorado, alleging that by allowing farmers in ...
The Impact of La Nina on the Current Agricultural Outlook
AgWeb (blog)
... typically lead to drought conditions in the U.S. Southwest, which is certainly reflected in the current U.S. drought monitor map. As of April 5th, drought conditions stretched from Oregon south to Southern California and east to northern Missouri, with the hardest hit areas found in Arizona, New Mexico, ...
Valle Vidal prescribed burn moves ahead today
taosnews
Though most of New Mexico is experiencing drought conditions, with little snow in the mountains and no significant rain yet this spring, Ottaviano said, "We now have the…opportunity to conduct this prescribed fire in order to accomplish our objectives of enhancing wildlife habitat and improving timber ...
Fire officials warn of surprising ways people can start fires without knowing
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - When most people think wildfires, they think of lightning strikes, campfires and cigarettes as the usual culprits, but there are others that may surprise some people. This year, crews are preparing for a long fire season. "This time of year, these types of conditions, that five ...
The Best of Both Worlds
Albuquerque Journal
That fire burned 234 square miles of northern New Mexico in 2011. About 250,000 acres of land in the National Forest, on the Valles Caldera National Preserve and Jemez Pueblo have been set aside for harvesting ponderosa pine and dry mixed conifer. Walter Dunn, program manager for the forest ...
Mountain snowpack shrinks to 66 percent of normal, feds sound drought alarm
The Denver Post
Federal drought monitoring officials on Thursday expanded the extreme drought designations in southern Colorado to cover about 24 percent of the state. Counties adjacent to New Mexico now are eligible for federal drought aid. The drought index showed 90 percent of Colorado under abnormally dry ...
More counties eligible for drought disaster relief
Valley Courier
VALLEY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 12 counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Colorado including Conejos and Costilla also qualify for ...
It's only April and a stretch of the Rio Grande has already dried
New Mexico Political Report
That means all but six of the state's 33 counties are affected by drought—before planting season has even begun in most areas. Meanwhile, New Mexico is embroiled in a lawsuit on the Rio Grande over water rights. In 2013, Texas sued New Mexico and Colorado, alleging that by allowing farmers in ...
The Impact of La Nina on the Current Agricultural Outlook
AgWeb (blog)
... typically lead to drought conditions in the U.S. Southwest, which is certainly reflected in the current U.S. drought monitor map. As of April 5th, drought conditions stretched from Oregon south to Southern California and east to northern Missouri, with the hardest hit areas found in Arizona, New Mexico, ...
Valle Vidal prescribed burn moves ahead today
taosnews
Though most of New Mexico is experiencing drought conditions, with little snow in the mountains and no significant rain yet this spring, Ottaviano said, "We now have the…opportunity to conduct this prescribed fire in order to accomplish our objectives of enhancing wildlife habitat and improving timber ...
Fire officials warn of surprising ways people can start fires without knowing
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - When most people think wildfires, they think of lightning strikes, campfires and cigarettes as the usual culprits, but there are others that may surprise some people. This year, crews are preparing for a long fire season. "This time of year, these types of conditions, that five ...
The Best of Both Worlds
Albuquerque Journal
That fire burned 234 square miles of northern New Mexico in 2011. About 250,000 acres of land in the National Forest, on the Valles Caldera National Preserve and Jemez Pueblo have been set aside for harvesting ponderosa pine and dry mixed conifer. Walter Dunn, program manager for the forest ...
April 5, 2018
New Mexico snowpack measurement lowest in years
Santa Fe New Mexican
They also say the snowpack in southern Colorado is at about 50 percent now and just trace amounts remain in New Mexico's basins. The grim statistics come as more than one-third of the state contends with extreme drought. The weather service also reported that Albuquerque, Clayton and Roswell ...
Strong Winds and High Fire Danger for the Southern Plains This Weekend
WeatherNation
Here is the latest drought monitor for the central and southwestern U.S.. You can see extreme to exceptional drought conditions over parts of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. These are the same areas that need to be on alert for fire weather Saturday and Sunday.
The Impact of La Nina on the Current Agricultural Outlook
AgWeb (blog)
... typically lead to drought conditions in the U.S. Southwest, which is certainly reflected in the current U.S. drought monitor map. As of April 5th, drought conditions stretched from Oregon south to Southern California and east to northern Missouri, with the hardest hit areas found in Arizona, New Mexico, ...
New Mexico snowpack measurement lowest in years
Santa Fe New Mexican
They also say the snowpack in southern Colorado is at about 50 percent now and just trace amounts remain in New Mexico's basins. The grim statistics come as more than one-third of the state contends with extreme drought. The weather service also reported that Albuquerque, Clayton and Roswell ...
Strong Winds and High Fire Danger for the Southern Plains This Weekend
WeatherNation
Here is the latest drought monitor for the central and southwestern U.S.. You can see extreme to exceptional drought conditions over parts of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. These are the same areas that need to be on alert for fire weather Saturday and Sunday.
The Impact of La Nina on the Current Agricultural Outlook
AgWeb (blog)
... typically lead to drought conditions in the U.S. Southwest, which is certainly reflected in the current U.S. drought monitor map. As of April 5th, drought conditions stretched from Oregon south to Southern California and east to northern Missouri, with the hardest hit areas found in Arizona, New Mexico, ...
April 4, 2018
New Mexico Counties Designated as Drought Disaster Areas
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico Counties Designated as Drought Disaster Areas. A dozen New Mexico counties have been designated by federal agriculture officials as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. April 4, 2018, at 2:11 a.m.. New Mexico Counties Designated as Drought Disaster Areas. Share. ×.
Dry times in the Land of Plenty
Southwest Farm Press
Oklahoma currently is experiencing the worst drought in the High Plains according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, but not far behind is a large portion of eastern New Mexico and much of the Texas Panhandle. Reports of declining crops, especially winter wheat, have been widely reported. In New ...
Drought advances in the High Plains
Farm Talk
The latest Drought Monitor shows that drought continues to worsen in the southern High Plains. ... drought conditions covers much of western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, southwest Kansas and extends westward to include northern New Mexico, Arizona, southern Colorado and portions of Utah.
New Mexico counties designated as drought disaster areas
World News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A dozen New Mexico counties have been designated by federal agriculture officials as primary natural.
New Mexico Counties Designated as Drought Disaster Areas
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico Counties Designated as Drought Disaster Areas. A dozen New Mexico counties have been designated by federal agriculture officials as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. April 4, 2018, at 2:11 a.m.. New Mexico Counties Designated as Drought Disaster Areas. Share. ×.
Dry times in the Land of Plenty
Southwest Farm Press
Oklahoma currently is experiencing the worst drought in the High Plains according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, but not far behind is a large portion of eastern New Mexico and much of the Texas Panhandle. Reports of declining crops, especially winter wheat, have been widely reported. In New ...
Drought advances in the High Plains
Farm Talk
The latest Drought Monitor shows that drought continues to worsen in the southern High Plains. ... drought conditions covers much of western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, southwest Kansas and extends westward to include northern New Mexico, Arizona, southern Colorado and portions of Utah.
New Mexico counties designated as drought disaster areas
World News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A dozen New Mexico counties have been designated by federal agriculture officials as primary natural.
April 3, 2018
New Mexico Snowpack Measurement Lowest in Years
U.S. News & World Report
They also say the snowpack in southern Colorado is at about 50 percent now and just trace amounts remain in New Mexico's basins. The grim statistics come as more than one-third of the state contends with extreme drought. The weather service also reports that Albuquerque, Clayton and Roswell were ...
The end of the Great American Desert?
Earth.com
According to a recent report from Drought.gov, 26.1% of the U.S. is in drought, or 30.8% of the lower 48 states. On maps, a stark red patch hovers over the four corners region of the Southwest, expanding across New Mexico into Oklahoma and part of Texas as well as cutting across the whole state of ...
Knoll Fire near Payson is contained
White Mountain Independent
About 80 percent of the state is currently in severe drought. That includes the Payson area and most, if not all, of Navajo and Apache counties. The use of fireworks within U.S. Forest Service lands is illegal in Arizona and New Mexico. The state is about 55 inches short of its average annual precipitation ...
Wildfire risk to flare up over southern, central Plains through Tuesday
AccuWeather.com
... drought, high winds, dry air and surging temperatures will lead to an elevated risk of wildfire ignition and spread from New Mexico and northwestern ... "Because of the ongoing drought, there is a great deal more dead brush than normal across the region, which not only increases the risk of wildfires in ...
Small fires that occurred over winter may cause fire restrictions in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Drought Impact Reporter - University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Small fires that occurred over winter may cause fire restrictions in Sandoval County, New Mexico 4/2/2018 9:49:10 AM ... With only one significant rainfall and a total of 0.57" for the month, we continue to fall behind and deeper into drought. Agricultural prospects don't look good for the year, as winter ...
New Mexico Snowpack Measurement Lowest in Years
U.S. News & World Report
They also say the snowpack in southern Colorado is at about 50 percent now and just trace amounts remain in New Mexico's basins. The grim statistics come as more than one-third of the state contends with extreme drought. The weather service also reports that Albuquerque, Clayton and Roswell were ...
The end of the Great American Desert?
Earth.com
According to a recent report from Drought.gov, 26.1% of the U.S. is in drought, or 30.8% of the lower 48 states. On maps, a stark red patch hovers over the four corners region of the Southwest, expanding across New Mexico into Oklahoma and part of Texas as well as cutting across the whole state of ...
Knoll Fire near Payson is contained
White Mountain Independent
About 80 percent of the state is currently in severe drought. That includes the Payson area and most, if not all, of Navajo and Apache counties. The use of fireworks within U.S. Forest Service lands is illegal in Arizona and New Mexico. The state is about 55 inches short of its average annual precipitation ...
Wildfire risk to flare up over southern, central Plains through Tuesday
AccuWeather.com
... drought, high winds, dry air and surging temperatures will lead to an elevated risk of wildfire ignition and spread from New Mexico and northwestern ... "Because of the ongoing drought, there is a great deal more dead brush than normal across the region, which not only increases the risk of wildfires in ...
Small fires that occurred over winter may cause fire restrictions in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Drought Impact Reporter - University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Small fires that occurred over winter may cause fire restrictions in Sandoval County, New Mexico 4/2/2018 9:49:10 AM ... With only one significant rainfall and a total of 0.57" for the month, we continue to fall behind and deeper into drought. Agricultural prospects don't look good for the year, as winter ...
April 2, 2018
Facing down a century-old problem on the Canadian River
New Mexico Political Report
HARDING COUNTY, N.M.—Descending the narrow dirt road into Mills Canyon, U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Michael Atkinson jokes that in the nineteenth century some ... As drought intensifies again across New Mexico, this type of work along New Mexico's rivers becomes even more important.
Red flag warning is in effect Monday in Montezuma, La Plata counties
The Journal
Montezuma County faces extreme drought conditions, classified as D3, and the federal drought map released Thursday showed intensifying dry conditions across northern New Mexico and into southwestern Arizona. Oklahoma is ground zero right now for the worst drought conditions in the U.S. ...
Native Activists Halt New Drilling Near New Mexico's Chaco Canyon
Sierra Magazine
I get up in the dark, layer up against the 14-degree cold, and head out of the northwestern New Mexico town of Aztec (population 5,960). You may have ... There were no signs of warfare or disease, and while the departure coincided with a period of drought, there had been many droughts before. After a ...
Facing down a century-old problem on the Canadian River
New Mexico Political Report
HARDING COUNTY, N.M.—Descending the narrow dirt road into Mills Canyon, U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Michael Atkinson jokes that in the nineteenth century some ... As drought intensifies again across New Mexico, this type of work along New Mexico's rivers becomes even more important.
Red flag warning is in effect Monday in Montezuma, La Plata counties
The Journal
Montezuma County faces extreme drought conditions, classified as D3, and the federal drought map released Thursday showed intensifying dry conditions across northern New Mexico and into southwestern Arizona. Oklahoma is ground zero right now for the worst drought conditions in the U.S. ...
Native Activists Halt New Drilling Near New Mexico's Chaco Canyon
Sierra Magazine
I get up in the dark, layer up against the 14-degree cold, and head out of the northwestern New Mexico town of Aztec (population 5,960). You may have ... There were no signs of warfare or disease, and while the departure coincided with a period of drought, there had been many droughts before. After a ...
April 1, 2018
Santa Fe joins Mayor's Challenge to cut water use
Santa Fe New Mexican
The New Mexican reported in 2016 that Santa Fe already has one of the lowest per capita rates of daily water use in the dry Southwest, at 99 gallons, largely the result of increased water rates ... The city sees the app as a key to saving water in New Mexico's current drought-plagued environment.
Santa Fe joins Mayor's Challenge to cut water use
Santa Fe New Mexican
The New Mexican reported in 2016 that Santa Fe already has one of the lowest per capita rates of daily water use in the dry Southwest, at 99 gallons, largely the result of increased water rates ... The city sees the app as a key to saving water in New Mexico's current drought-plagued environment.
March 31, 2018
New Mexico's Largest Metro Area Invokes Water Restrictions
U.S. News & World Report
Conservation program manager Carlos Bustos said Friday the rules are especially important this year as New Mexico is in a severe drought. Overall, per capita use per day in 2017 was 128 gallons. That's the target again this year, and utility officials say so far customers have used about 30 million ...
Executive Summary for March 30th
News Deeply
More than one-third of the state is experiencing extreme drought, and two-thirds are in exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor on March 29. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that 140 fires already this year have burned through 50 square miles of land, more than in all of last year.
New Mexico Counties Declared Disaster Areas Due To Drought Losses
KRWG
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Grant County in New Mexico as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties of Catron, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra in New Mexico also qualify for ...
All of us can help prevent NM wildfires
Las Cruces Sun-News
The latest map of New Mexico shows severe to extreme drought conditions covering 80 percent of the state. There are 746 communities in the state that have been identified as “at risk” from wildfire as part of the New Mexico Fire Plan, including several in Doña Ana County. There have already been 140 ...
Spring/summer watering rules begin Sunday
Albuquerque Journal
An updated drought map from the National Weather Service released this week shows that 99 percent of New Mexico is in some stage of drought, with more than 34 percent of the northern third of the state in extreme drought. The Albuquerque metro area is classified as in severe drought conditions.
New Mexico's Largest Metro Area Invokes Water Restrictions
U.S. News & World Report
Conservation program manager Carlos Bustos said Friday the rules are especially important this year as New Mexico is in a severe drought. Overall, per capita use per day in 2017 was 128 gallons. That's the target again this year, and utility officials say so far customers have used about 30 million ...
Executive Summary for March 30th
News Deeply
More than one-third of the state is experiencing extreme drought, and two-thirds are in exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor on March 29. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that 140 fires already this year have burned through 50 square miles of land, more than in all of last year.
New Mexico Counties Declared Disaster Areas Due To Drought Losses
KRWG
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Grant County in New Mexico as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties of Catron, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra in New Mexico also qualify for ...
All of us can help prevent NM wildfires
Las Cruces Sun-News
The latest map of New Mexico shows severe to extreme drought conditions covering 80 percent of the state. There are 746 communities in the state that have been identified as “at risk” from wildfire as part of the New Mexico Fire Plan, including several in Doña Ana County. There have already been 140 ...
Spring/summer watering rules begin Sunday
Albuquerque Journal
An updated drought map from the National Weather Service released this week shows that 99 percent of New Mexico is in some stage of drought, with more than 34 percent of the northern third of the state in extreme drought. The Albuquerque metro area is classified as in severe drought conditions.
March 30, 2018
Drought affecting 99 percent of New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
The Drought Monitor Work Group, made up of members of the National Weather Service and state and federal agencies, determines the extent and severity of drought in the state. An updated drought map released Thursday shows that nearly 99 percent of New Mexico is in some stage of drought and ...
Drought expands across Southwestern US
KOB
Crop conditions around the region are declining as extreme drought now spans from Kansas and Oklahoma to California. In New Mexico, about three-quarters of the winter wheat crop is in poor to very poor condition as meaningful moisture has been scarce since last fall. Along the Rio Grande in ...
California and National Drought Summary for March 27, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
The recent storm allowed the contraction of drought across much of the West this USDM period. However, where the precipitation did not fall (Desert Southwest and northwestern New Mexico), Severe and Extreme drought (D2-D3) was expanded. *For details on Eastern Colorado and Eastern Wyoming, ...
Congress OKs funding fix for costlier wildfires
taosnews
By passing a massive, $1.3 trillion spending bill last week, congressional lawmakers also approved an eight-year fix to federal funding that is intended to provide some much-needed predictability as wildfires and cost of fighting them grow larger year after year. The wildfires funding provisions will take ...
New Mexico Forest Manager Planning Prescribed Fire in April
U.S. News & World Report
Forest officials in northern New Mexico are planning a prescribed burn in April that will cover nearly 3,000 acres. ... Fire managers on the El Rito Ranger District of the Carson National Forest say they are looking to take advantage of favorable conditions so the burn can be done over the next few weeks.
Making headlines this week
WINA AM 1070
New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez discusses the potential for a severe fire season across the state as dry conditions persist and spring winds pick up during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Sanchez was joined by dozens of state and federal land managers and ...
Drought affecting 99 percent of New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
The Drought Monitor Work Group, made up of members of the National Weather Service and state and federal agencies, determines the extent and severity of drought in the state. An updated drought map released Thursday shows that nearly 99 percent of New Mexico is in some stage of drought and ...
Drought expands across Southwestern US
KOB
Crop conditions around the region are declining as extreme drought now spans from Kansas and Oklahoma to California. In New Mexico, about three-quarters of the winter wheat crop is in poor to very poor condition as meaningful moisture has been scarce since last fall. Along the Rio Grande in ...
California and National Drought Summary for March 27, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
The recent storm allowed the contraction of drought across much of the West this USDM period. However, where the precipitation did not fall (Desert Southwest and northwestern New Mexico), Severe and Extreme drought (D2-D3) was expanded. *For details on Eastern Colorado and Eastern Wyoming, ...
Congress OKs funding fix for costlier wildfires
taosnews
By passing a massive, $1.3 trillion spending bill last week, congressional lawmakers also approved an eight-year fix to federal funding that is intended to provide some much-needed predictability as wildfires and cost of fighting them grow larger year after year. The wildfires funding provisions will take ...
New Mexico Forest Manager Planning Prescribed Fire in April
U.S. News & World Report
Forest officials in northern New Mexico are planning a prescribed burn in April that will cover nearly 3,000 acres. ... Fire managers on the El Rito Ranger District of the Carson National Forest say they are looking to take advantage of favorable conditions so the burn can be done over the next few weeks.
Making headlines this week
WINA AM 1070
New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez discusses the potential for a severe fire season across the state as dry conditions persist and spring winds pick up during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Sanchez was joined by dozens of state and federal land managers and ...
March 29, 2018
When A Drought Lasts 18 Years, Does It Need A New Name?
KUNC
From the roof of Chuck McAfee's adobe farmhouse in rural southwestern Colorado, you can see into three other states: Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Mountain peaks are just barely visible above the horizon. Even though this part of Montezuma County is considered the high desert, it's common for ...
Drought status improves in Kern County thanks to last week's Pineapple Express
KERO 23ABC News
Little to no precipitation fell during the week in Arizona and New Mexico. Despite the recent precipitation in California, departures are evident beyond 30 days. At the 6-month time scale, precipitation amounts are 30-50 percent of normal in Southern California. However, for the same period (6-month), the ...
Western Snowpack Trends
WXshift
The Northwest had a favorable snowfall season, but drought returned to California after last year's wet season, with extreme drought now extending eastward from California to the Southern Plains. Arizona and New Mexico are particularly dry, with each state receiving less than half of its normal snowfall ...
Looking for Spring Warmth? First 80s of the Year Expected in Las Vegas; First 90s in Phoenix
The Weather Channel
Unfortunately, this pattern change will also bring a return to dry conditions. The entire state of Arizona is experiencing drought conditions, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Snow has also been in short supply in Arizona and New Mexico, where the current snow-water equivalent ...
Eddy County conservation efforts supported by millions in grants
Carlsbad Current-Argus
The Foundation's 2018 grant slate provided funding for seven projects in southeast New Mexico and west Texas, as part of the Pecos Watershed .... In the region's desert climate, Juen said riparian areas are rare as the Delaware and Black rivers are often fractured by drought or industrial use.
We're Entering an Era of Mega-Fire
Outside Magazine
A major problem in the past several decades has been the influx of people moving to the “wildland-urban interface” (cities next to undeveloped places, like Boulder, Colorado; Bozeman, Montana; and Santa Fe, New Mexico). We've also entered the age of the so-called mega-fire, a new normal of ...
When A Drought Lasts 18 Years, Does It Need A New Name?
KUNC
From the roof of Chuck McAfee's adobe farmhouse in rural southwestern Colorado, you can see into three other states: Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Mountain peaks are just barely visible above the horizon. Even though this part of Montezuma County is considered the high desert, it's common for ...
Drought status improves in Kern County thanks to last week's Pineapple Express
KERO 23ABC News
Little to no precipitation fell during the week in Arizona and New Mexico. Despite the recent precipitation in California, departures are evident beyond 30 days. At the 6-month time scale, precipitation amounts are 30-50 percent of normal in Southern California. However, for the same period (6-month), the ...
Western Snowpack Trends
WXshift
The Northwest had a favorable snowfall season, but drought returned to California after last year's wet season, with extreme drought now extending eastward from California to the Southern Plains. Arizona and New Mexico are particularly dry, with each state receiving less than half of its normal snowfall ...
Looking for Spring Warmth? First 80s of the Year Expected in Las Vegas; First 90s in Phoenix
The Weather Channel
Unfortunately, this pattern change will also bring a return to dry conditions. The entire state of Arizona is experiencing drought conditions, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Snow has also been in short supply in Arizona and New Mexico, where the current snow-water equivalent ...
Eddy County conservation efforts supported by millions in grants
Carlsbad Current-Argus
The Foundation's 2018 grant slate provided funding for seven projects in southeast New Mexico and west Texas, as part of the Pecos Watershed .... In the region's desert climate, Juen said riparian areas are rare as the Delaware and Black rivers are often fractured by drought or industrial use.
We're Entering an Era of Mega-Fire
Outside Magazine
A major problem in the past several decades has been the influx of people moving to the “wildland-urban interface” (cities next to undeveloped places, like Boulder, Colorado; Bozeman, Montana; and Santa Fe, New Mexico). We've also entered the age of the so-called mega-fire, a new normal of ...
March 28, 2018
Farmers battle drought conditions
KOAT Albuquerque
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too much water. Glen Duggins, the owner of Five-Star Chile and a board member on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, says rainwater and snowmelt ...
Agencies anticipate and prepare for severe wildfire season
Albuquerque Journal
“An abnormally dry winter has left our mountains nearly barren, and moderate to extreme drought conditions are nearly covering the entire state. The lack of significant snow pack, paired with strong wind, significantly warmer temperatures and the abundance of fine fuels make New Mexico increasingly ...
With extreme fire season expected, officials urge safety
KOB
The New Mexico State Forestry Division says since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 140 wildfires in New Mexico. Of those, 90 percent were human-caused. Gov. Susana Martinez declared March 25-31 as "New Mexico Wildfire Awareness Week." On Tuesday morning, agency leaders came ...
Severe drought in New Mexico
Seemorerocks
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too much water. Glen Duggins, the owner of Five-Star Chile and a board member on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, says rainwater and snowmelt ...
Farmers battle drought conditions
YouTube
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too much wat...
Wildfire Awareness Week Arrives with Spring in NM
Public News Service
When a wildfire occurs and smoke is visible, Morgan said, people with heart or lung disease, those age 65 and older, young children and pregnant women all should minimize outdoor activities. According to the New Mexico State Forestry Division, 90 percent of the 80 fires during the month of March ...
Farmers battle drought conditions
KOAT Albuquerque
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too much water. Glen Duggins, the owner of Five-Star Chile and a board member on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, says rainwater and snowmelt ...
Agencies anticipate and prepare for severe wildfire season
Albuquerque Journal
“An abnormally dry winter has left our mountains nearly barren, and moderate to extreme drought conditions are nearly covering the entire state. The lack of significant snow pack, paired with strong wind, significantly warmer temperatures and the abundance of fine fuels make New Mexico increasingly ...
With extreme fire season expected, officials urge safety
KOB
The New Mexico State Forestry Division says since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 140 wildfires in New Mexico. Of those, 90 percent were human-caused. Gov. Susana Martinez declared March 25-31 as "New Mexico Wildfire Awareness Week." On Tuesday morning, agency leaders came ...
Severe drought in New Mexico
Seemorerocks
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too much water. Glen Duggins, the owner of Five-Star Chile and a board member on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, says rainwater and snowmelt ...
Farmers battle drought conditions
YouTube
Severe drought conditions across New Mexico are forcing farmers to be creative and efficient in the way they plant their crops so they don't use too much wat...
Wildfire Awareness Week Arrives with Spring in NM
Public News Service
When a wildfire occurs and smoke is visible, Morgan said, people with heart or lung disease, those age 65 and older, young children and pregnant women all should minimize outdoor activities. According to the New Mexico State Forestry Division, 90 percent of the 80 fires during the month of March ...
March 27, 2018
Spring snow is in the forecast
Santa Fe New Mexican
8th grade students from Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland, WA, play with a flying disc at the Cross of the Martyrs on Monday, March 26, 2018. The school was visiting Santa Fe as part of an Education Beyond the Classroom program. The weather forecast calls for snow on Tuesday morning.
Wheat farmers use national policies to receive aid due to drought
KFDA
Farmers in 60 Texas counties and four counties in New Mexico are currently eligible for disaster aid. Fischbacher says the disaster aid program is just one system designed to assist farmers. "These farmers are able to survive a drought because of their crop insurance and farm bill programs," said ...
State Game and Fish offers early licensing for hunting, fishing season
Farmington Daily Times
A Navajo Dam fishing guide anticipates a decent season despite drought conditions in San Juan County. ... The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and local vendors began selling online and over-the-counter annual hunting and fishing licenses on Thursday, giving hunters and anglers an ...
New Mexico Officials: Be Prepared for a Severe Fire Season
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez discusses the potential for a severe fire season across the state as dry conditions persist and spring winds pick up during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Sanchez was joined by dozens of state and federal land managers and ...
Spring snow is in the forecast
Santa Fe New Mexican
8th grade students from Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland, WA, play with a flying disc at the Cross of the Martyrs on Monday, March 26, 2018. The school was visiting Santa Fe as part of an Education Beyond the Classroom program. The weather forecast calls for snow on Tuesday morning.
Wheat farmers use national policies to receive aid due to drought
KFDA
Farmers in 60 Texas counties and four counties in New Mexico are currently eligible for disaster aid. Fischbacher says the disaster aid program is just one system designed to assist farmers. "These farmers are able to survive a drought because of their crop insurance and farm bill programs," said ...
State Game and Fish offers early licensing for hunting, fishing season
Farmington Daily Times
A Navajo Dam fishing guide anticipates a decent season despite drought conditions in San Juan County. ... The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and local vendors began selling online and over-the-counter annual hunting and fishing licenses on Thursday, giving hunters and anglers an ...
New Mexico Officials: Be Prepared for a Severe Fire Season
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez discusses the potential for a severe fire season across the state as dry conditions persist and spring winds pick up during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Sanchez was joined by dozens of state and federal land managers and ...
March 26, 2018
Southern Plains dealt blow from drought
High Plains Journal
In parts of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas, farmers experienced above-average rain in August 2017. In some parts of Western Oklahoma, farmers were not as fortunate as they missed out on the late summer rains, he said, although some rain fell over the weekend of March 18 and ranged from ...
East Mountain water application spurs protests from residents, silence from State Engineer
New Mexico Political Report
The researchers found that one-in-30 wells no longer produce water, and they noticed two “hot spots” for drying in New Mexico. ... relatively wet conditions, most of New Mexico is currently experiencing moderate to extreme drought, and as the region continues warming, there will be even more pressure ...
Be smart, put trees first
Santa Fe New Mexican
Think of the old trees at Rosario Cemetery that have struggled during the drought. They need water ... The nonprofit Tree New Mexico has suggestions on what types of trees do well in our climate (no more Siberian elms, please) and shares its projects to increase the number of trees in our community.
SBA offers disaster loans in wake of drought
Arizona Business Daily
The loans are designed to offset economic losses caused by the drought that began in January. The loans are also available to small businesses in affected counties in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on ...
Southern Plains dealt blow from drought
High Plains Journal
In parts of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas, farmers experienced above-average rain in August 2017. In some parts of Western Oklahoma, farmers were not as fortunate as they missed out on the late summer rains, he said, although some rain fell over the weekend of March 18 and ranged from ...
East Mountain water application spurs protests from residents, silence from State Engineer
New Mexico Political Report
The researchers found that one-in-30 wells no longer produce water, and they noticed two “hot spots” for drying in New Mexico. ... relatively wet conditions, most of New Mexico is currently experiencing moderate to extreme drought, and as the region continues warming, there will be even more pressure ...
Be smart, put trees first
Santa Fe New Mexican
Think of the old trees at Rosario Cemetery that have struggled during the drought. They need water ... The nonprofit Tree New Mexico has suggestions on what types of trees do well in our climate (no more Siberian elms, please) and shares its projects to increase the number of trees in our community.
SBA offers disaster loans in wake of drought
Arizona Business Daily
The loans are designed to offset economic losses caused by the drought that began in January. The loans are also available to small businesses in affected counties in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on ...
March 25, 2018
Protecting what makes Northern New Mexico special
Santa Fe New Mexican
Northern New Mexico is fortunate to be home to some of the top researchers in the world who study the natural history of fires. Their tree-ring studies show evidence of frequent fires dating back hundreds of years. The exclusion of fire in the late 1800s created abnormally dense and unhealthy forest ...
It takes a community to prevent wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican
The good news is that your Santa Fe Fire Department is already hard at work preparing for fire season: reducing risk, training to respond and ... In partnership with the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps, the team promotes fire adaptation, engages in landscape project work and responds to contain ...
LANL awaits pit production announcement
Albuquerque Journal
With a potentially brutal wildfire season on the horizon in New Mexico this year, Sen. Tom Udall's office tells me he has brokered a breakthrough compromise on the way Congress foots the tab for battling the blazes. The new agreement – contained in the massive spending bill President Donald Trump ...
Protecting what makes Northern New Mexico special
Santa Fe New Mexican
Northern New Mexico is fortunate to be home to some of the top researchers in the world who study the natural history of fires. Their tree-ring studies show evidence of frequent fires dating back hundreds of years. The exclusion of fire in the late 1800s created abnormally dense and unhealthy forest ...
It takes a community to prevent wildfires
Santa Fe New Mexican
The good news is that your Santa Fe Fire Department is already hard at work preparing for fire season: reducing risk, training to respond and ... In partnership with the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps, the team promotes fire adaptation, engages in landscape project work and responds to contain ...
LANL awaits pit production announcement
Albuquerque Journal
With a potentially brutal wildfire season on the horizon in New Mexico this year, Sen. Tom Udall's office tells me he has brokered a breakthrough compromise on the way Congress foots the tab for battling the blazes. The new agreement – contained in the massive spending bill President Donald Trump ...
March 24, 2018
Fire Weather Risk for Parts of the High Plains Saturday
WeatherNation
We have been talking about heavy snow and heavy rain in the forecast for the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, but areas that haven't seen any precipitation over the past several months will be dealing with a high fire weather risk today. This risk is located over the Central and Southern High Plains.
NM one of four USDA disaster area states
taosnews
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by the recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Chaves, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, ...
Water-wise Vegetable Gardening in Las Cruces
KRWG
Dr. Walker is an Extension Vegetable Specialist at New Mexico State University. “There are three things I will cover,” said Dr. Walker. “First, we will learn to manage the growth of our vegetables, which increases their resilience to drought impact. For example, tomatoes and melons can do well if you ...
Fire Weather Risk for Parts of the High Plains Saturday
WeatherNation
We have been talking about heavy snow and heavy rain in the forecast for the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, but areas that haven't seen any precipitation over the past several months will be dealing with a high fire weather risk today. This risk is located over the Central and Southern High Plains.
NM one of four USDA disaster area states
taosnews
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by the recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Chaves, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, ...
Water-wise Vegetable Gardening in Las Cruces
KRWG
Dr. Walker is an Extension Vegetable Specialist at New Mexico State University. “There are three things I will cover,” said Dr. Walker. “First, we will learn to manage the growth of our vegetables, which increases their resilience to drought impact. For example, tomatoes and melons can do well if you ...
March 23, 2018
Wildfire funding fix part of Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Santa Fe New Mexican
... priority of mine for many years,” Udall said. “So I am extremely pleased that we were able to get this done, despite the partisan division in Washington. This is an urgently needed solution for New Mexico and other Southwestern states as they begin yet another fire season and another year of drought.”.
Rain, snow bring moisture following two dry weeks
The Business Farmer
High Plains: Southern Drought persisted or worsened from Kansas, central Oklahoma, and eastern Texas westward into Colorado and New Mexico. Drought intensity was degraded in many areas, with Exceptional Drought (D4) introduced in a patch of northern Oklahoma east of the Panhandle. Extreme ...
Drought conditions prompt burn ban in New Mexico county
sNEWSi is News
Marian Camacho March 22, 2018 06:49 AM CURRY COUNTY, N.M. – A burn ban is now in effect in Curry County. A resolution passed by the Curry County Commission shows the decision was made based on current drought conditions and forecasted conditions over the next 35 days.... (via KOB NBC ...
Local fire managers maintain baseline restrictions
Los Alamos Monitor
Curry County Fire and Safety Director David Kube described the area as “tinderbox dry,” according to an Eastern New Mexico News article. Residents of Los Alamos County may in fact see smoke from a prescribed burn on French Mesa in the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest as ...
Strong Winds Blow Over Vehicles, Stoke Small Wildfires
CBS Denver
Lightweight or high-profile vehicles are being required to stop and park from Pueblo south to the New Mexico border. The storm system bringing the gusty winds also made things worse for firefighters on the Eastern Plains. The Otero County Sheriff shared video on Twitter of a small wildfire near Rocky ...
Interstate 25 closed in both directions due to brush fire
Las Cruces Sun-News
Interstate 25 has been closed in both directions due to a brush fire north of Las Cruces, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The fire has closed both northbound and southbound traffic at mile post 37, which would be between Rincon and Hatch. Southbound traffic is being routed ...
Windy, warm temperatures blanket New Mexico
KOAT Albuquerque
Warm temperatures continue to hang over New Mexico, with extreme fire danger covering more than two thirds of the state. Advertisement. Winds out of the west will gust up to 60 MPH in some spots, and around 25 MPH in Albuquerque.
Red Flag Warnings in six states, March 22, 2018
Wildfire Today (blog)
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and/or Fire Weather Watches for areas in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Florida. wildfire red flag warnings. The Red Flag Warning maps were current as of 8:23 a.m. MDT on Thursday. Red Flag Warnings can change ...
The Energy 202: Congress finally found a new way to fund wildfire suppression
Washington Post
The deal was sparked in part by the past year's record-breaking wildfire season that captured the attention of the country — including, it seems, its lawmakers in Washington. The fires, coupled with the trio of major hurricanes that raged through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, made 2017 the most ...
Coyote Ranger District French Mesa Prescribed Burn Starting Soon To Reduce Risk Of High ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) could begin ignitions as early as April or May on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of ...
Wildfire funding fix part of Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Santa Fe New Mexican
... priority of mine for many years,” Udall said. “So I am extremely pleased that we were able to get this done, despite the partisan division in Washington. This is an urgently needed solution for New Mexico and other Southwestern states as they begin yet another fire season and another year of drought.”.
Rain, snow bring moisture following two dry weeks
The Business Farmer
High Plains: Southern Drought persisted or worsened from Kansas, central Oklahoma, and eastern Texas westward into Colorado and New Mexico. Drought intensity was degraded in many areas, with Exceptional Drought (D4) introduced in a patch of northern Oklahoma east of the Panhandle. Extreme ...
Drought conditions prompt burn ban in New Mexico county
sNEWSi is News
Marian Camacho March 22, 2018 06:49 AM CURRY COUNTY, N.M. – A burn ban is now in effect in Curry County. A resolution passed by the Curry County Commission shows the decision was made based on current drought conditions and forecasted conditions over the next 35 days.... (via KOB NBC ...
Local fire managers maintain baseline restrictions
Los Alamos Monitor
Curry County Fire and Safety Director David Kube described the area as “tinderbox dry,” according to an Eastern New Mexico News article. Residents of Los Alamos County may in fact see smoke from a prescribed burn on French Mesa in the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest as ...
Strong Winds Blow Over Vehicles, Stoke Small Wildfires
CBS Denver
Lightweight or high-profile vehicles are being required to stop and park from Pueblo south to the New Mexico border. The storm system bringing the gusty winds also made things worse for firefighters on the Eastern Plains. The Otero County Sheriff shared video on Twitter of a small wildfire near Rocky ...
Interstate 25 closed in both directions due to brush fire
Las Cruces Sun-News
Interstate 25 has been closed in both directions due to a brush fire north of Las Cruces, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The fire has closed both northbound and southbound traffic at mile post 37, which would be between Rincon and Hatch. Southbound traffic is being routed ...
Windy, warm temperatures blanket New Mexico
KOAT Albuquerque
Warm temperatures continue to hang over New Mexico, with extreme fire danger covering more than two thirds of the state. Advertisement. Winds out of the west will gust up to 60 MPH in some spots, and around 25 MPH in Albuquerque.
Red Flag Warnings in six states, March 22, 2018
Wildfire Today (blog)
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and/or Fire Weather Watches for areas in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Florida. wildfire red flag warnings. The Red Flag Warning maps were current as of 8:23 a.m. MDT on Thursday. Red Flag Warnings can change ...
The Energy 202: Congress finally found a new way to fund wildfire suppression
Washington Post
The deal was sparked in part by the past year's record-breaking wildfire season that captured the attention of the country — including, it seems, its lawmakers in Washington. The fires, coupled with the trio of major hurricanes that raged through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, made 2017 the most ...
Coyote Ranger District French Mesa Prescribed Burn Starting Soon To Reduce Risk Of High ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) could begin ignitions as early as April or May on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of ...
March 22, 2018
Drought conditions prompt burn ban in New Mexico county
KOB
CURRY COUNTY, N.M. – A burn ban is now in effect in Curry County. A resolution passed by the Curry County Commission shows the decision was made based on current drought conditions and forecasted conditions over the next 35 days. Advertisement. Officials say because of the weather ...
For millions of Americans, lack of access to water isn't just a drought problem
Los Angeles Times
The 4 million residents of drought-stricken Cape Town, South Africa, have held Day Zero at bay. Their water-saving efforts appear to have kept the city's taps from running dry just yet. But as Capetonians breathed a sigh of relief this month, some Americans I know left their homes in rural New Mexico, ...
In 20 Years Wildfires Will Be 6 Times Larger
Outside Magazine
That would mean a small fire, say 100 acres, becomes, on average, a 600-acre fire, with Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Nevada expected to increase 700 percent in burn size. It's a grim picture for future fire seasons—one that might be inevitable, because researchers have been able to check their ...
New budget bill includes wildfire funding fix for federal agencies
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner announced the new budget bill expected to pass the U.S. House and Senate will include a long-term funding fix for wildfire relief. According to a news release, the bill restructures how the Forest Service pays to fight wildfires. The U.S. Forest Service and ...
Drought conditions prompt burn ban in New Mexico county
KOB
CURRY COUNTY, N.M. – A burn ban is now in effect in Curry County. A resolution passed by the Curry County Commission shows the decision was made based on current drought conditions and forecasted conditions over the next 35 days. Advertisement. Officials say because of the weather ...
For millions of Americans, lack of access to water isn't just a drought problem
Los Angeles Times
The 4 million residents of drought-stricken Cape Town, South Africa, have held Day Zero at bay. Their water-saving efforts appear to have kept the city's taps from running dry just yet. But as Capetonians breathed a sigh of relief this month, some Americans I know left their homes in rural New Mexico, ...
In 20 Years Wildfires Will Be 6 Times Larger
Outside Magazine
That would mean a small fire, say 100 acres, becomes, on average, a 600-acre fire, with Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Nevada expected to increase 700 percent in burn size. It's a grim picture for future fire seasons—one that might be inevitable, because researchers have been able to check their ...
New budget bill includes wildfire funding fix for federal agencies
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner announced the new budget bill expected to pass the U.S. House and Senate will include a long-term funding fix for wildfire relief. According to a news release, the bill restructures how the Forest Service pays to fight wildfires. The U.S. Forest Service and ...
March 21, 2018
Drought Impact NM Ag Industry
770 KKOB
WITH VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE STATE AFFECTED BY DROUGHT, FARMERS AND RANCHERS ARE FACING INCREASED COSTS. DALENE HODNETT WITH THE NEW MEXICO FARM AND LIVESTOCK BUREAU SAYS SPRING RUNOFF IS NOT EXPECTED TO AMOUNT TO MUCH. SHE SAYS ...
Drought
Santa Fe's Hometown News
By NM Delegation WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján, and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that small businesses in several New Mexico counties will be eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. ...
Celebrate the Great Outdoors this Spring in Los Alamos, NM
Gilmer Mirror
Los Alamos, NM – March 20, 2018 – Los Alamos, NM is a hub for outdoor adventures and “Aha Moments” and, as the gateway to three National Parks, ... Beginning on Saturday, April 14th, Earth Week will include events like a Spring Trail Workdays, Ancestral Puebloan Fire Practices, and the premier of ...
New Mexico one of four USDA disaster area states
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Chaves, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, ...
Drought Impact NM Ag Industry
770 KKOB
WITH VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE STATE AFFECTED BY DROUGHT, FARMERS AND RANCHERS ARE FACING INCREASED COSTS. DALENE HODNETT WITH THE NEW MEXICO FARM AND LIVESTOCK BUREAU SAYS SPRING RUNOFF IS NOT EXPECTED TO AMOUNT TO MUCH. SHE SAYS ...
Drought
Santa Fe's Hometown News
By NM Delegation WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján, and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that small businesses in several New Mexico counties will be eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. ...
Celebrate the Great Outdoors this Spring in Los Alamos, NM
Gilmer Mirror
Los Alamos, NM – March 20, 2018 – Los Alamos, NM is a hub for outdoor adventures and “Aha Moments” and, as the gateway to three National Parks, ... Beginning on Saturday, April 14th, Earth Week will include events like a Spring Trail Workdays, Ancestral Puebloan Fire Practices, and the premier of ...
New Mexico one of four USDA disaster area states
Sangre de Cristo Chronicle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties in Chaves, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, ...
March 20. 2018
Drought and fire risks elevated for all of Southwest
Southwest Farm Press
Nielson-Gammon warned that a shortage of rain and above-average temperatures has helped to spread drought conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado, where wildfires have already become a serious issue. On Sunday, Mar. 18, the USDA Forest Service, who maps current ...
Consider Possible Drought When Writing a Lease this Year
DTN The Progressive Farmer (blog)
Landowners, and tenants, are risking a lot if they enter into a pasture lease that doesn't include adjustments for drought this year. ... Massachusetts $27; Michigan $28; Minnesota $30; Mississippi $18; Missouri $31; Montana $6.30; Nebraska $24.50; New Jersey $36; New Mexico $3.20; New York $23; ...
Let's avoid the big one
Santa Fe New Mexican
Forecasters say that the dry winter, along with unseasonably warm temperatures, already has left conditions in Northern New Mexico forests tinder dry. State and federal responders are getting ready now, before fires begin. With overgrown forests and scant snowpack, they want to be prepared.
New Mexico chile crop and onion production down
Southwest Farm Press
But New Mexico's green chile has long been the pride and joy native food crop of consumers, grown in time-honored tradition by a handful of dedicated ... Walker has been working on developing new chile hybrids that are more drought tolerant and are also made for easy stem removal, a step in the ...
High Plains dairies hear global dairy outlook in Amarillo
High Plains Journal
This also means the U.S. herd is growing, with 54,000 cows added in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado alone, and there's not stopping anytime soon, she said. Those additional cows will need affordable feed and if the drought continues across the Plains, dairy producers should expect the cost ...
In the Midst of Worldwide Water Scarcity, an Artist Reminds Us, "We Are Water"
Truth-Out
Additionally, sea level rise, thermal expansion of the oceans, floods and droughts are what tend to make it into my Climate Disruption Dispatches and my ... Irland, along with lecturing and exhibiting extensively, is professor emerita at University of New Mexico, where she founded the school's Art and ...
Stateline Fire Now 90 Percent Contained
MyHighPlains
That fire is north of Clayton, and fire officials say it is now 90-percent contained. More than 28,000 acres have burned. More than 17,000 of that is on state and private land in New Mexico. Nearly 10,000 acres are in Colorado, and a small portion of land in Oklahoma has burned as well. Fire activity is ...
Drought and fire risks elevated for all of Southwest
Southwest Farm Press
Nielson-Gammon warned that a shortage of rain and above-average temperatures has helped to spread drought conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado, where wildfires have already become a serious issue. On Sunday, Mar. 18, the USDA Forest Service, who maps current ...
Consider Possible Drought When Writing a Lease this Year
DTN The Progressive Farmer (blog)
Landowners, and tenants, are risking a lot if they enter into a pasture lease that doesn't include adjustments for drought this year. ... Massachusetts $27; Michigan $28; Minnesota $30; Mississippi $18; Missouri $31; Montana $6.30; Nebraska $24.50; New Jersey $36; New Mexico $3.20; New York $23; ...
Let's avoid the big one
Santa Fe New Mexican
Forecasters say that the dry winter, along with unseasonably warm temperatures, already has left conditions in Northern New Mexico forests tinder dry. State and federal responders are getting ready now, before fires begin. With overgrown forests and scant snowpack, they want to be prepared.
New Mexico chile crop and onion production down
Southwest Farm Press
But New Mexico's green chile has long been the pride and joy native food crop of consumers, grown in time-honored tradition by a handful of dedicated ... Walker has been working on developing new chile hybrids that are more drought tolerant and are also made for easy stem removal, a step in the ...
High Plains dairies hear global dairy outlook in Amarillo
High Plains Journal
This also means the U.S. herd is growing, with 54,000 cows added in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado alone, and there's not stopping anytime soon, she said. Those additional cows will need affordable feed and if the drought continues across the Plains, dairy producers should expect the cost ...
In the Midst of Worldwide Water Scarcity, an Artist Reminds Us, "We Are Water"
Truth-Out
Additionally, sea level rise, thermal expansion of the oceans, floods and droughts are what tend to make it into my Climate Disruption Dispatches and my ... Irland, along with lecturing and exhibiting extensively, is professor emerita at University of New Mexico, where she founded the school's Art and ...
Stateline Fire Now 90 Percent Contained
MyHighPlains
That fire is north of Clayton, and fire officials say it is now 90-percent contained. More than 28,000 acres have burned. More than 17,000 of that is on state and private land in New Mexico. Nearly 10,000 acres are in Colorado, and a small portion of land in Oklahoma has burned as well. Fire activity is ...
March 19, 2018
Another round of severe, drenching storms to target southern US into Sunday night
AccuWeather.com
As a second storm in three days pushes east of the Rockies, severe and drenching storms will erupt across areas from the southern Plains to the Southeast to close out this weekend. Three separate areas of severe thunderstorms are expected to ignite. One area will track from Alabama to northern ...
Drought and fire risks elevated for all of Southwest
Southwest Farm Press
Nielson-Gammon warned that a shortage of rain and above-average temperatures has helped to spread drought conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado, where wildfires have already become a serious issue. On Sunday, Mar. 18, the USDA Forest Service, who maps current ...
Another round of severe, drenching storms to target southern US into Sunday night
AccuWeather.com
As a second storm in three days pushes east of the Rockies, severe and drenching storms will erupt across areas from the southern Plains to the Southeast to close out this weekend. Three separate areas of severe thunderstorms are expected to ignite. One area will track from Alabama to northern ...
Drought and fire risks elevated for all of Southwest
Southwest Farm Press
Nielson-Gammon warned that a shortage of rain and above-average temperatures has helped to spread drought conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado, where wildfires have already become a serious issue. On Sunday, Mar. 18, the USDA Forest Service, who maps current ...
March 18, 2018
Bracing for the big one this wildfire season
Santa Fe New Mexican
With temperatures expected to remain above average, forecasters say that over the next couple months, precipitation will flow to the north of the state and New Mexico will be stuck with wind and relatively low humidity. Virtually all of New Mexico is facing abnormally dry or drought conditions. Blame it in ...
High Wind Alerts for New Mexico, Texas
WeatherNation
... for parts of New Mexico and western parts of Texas. Wind across these areas could gust up to 70 miles per hour on Sunday. Any loose objects outdoors will be blown around by the wind. This wind will also increase the fire threat across these already drought-stricken areas. Blowing dust will also be an ...
Severe drought conditions could lead to more wildlife in your backyard
KOB 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The latest drought report is out and forecasters are warning of critical fire danger. Advertisement. The most ... With increasing drought conditions, New Mexico Fish and Game officials are also saying residents should prepare to see more wildlife in their backyards. Areas in close ...
Bracing for the big one this wildfire season
Santa Fe New Mexican
With temperatures expected to remain above average, forecasters say that over the next couple months, precipitation will flow to the north of the state and New Mexico will be stuck with wind and relatively low humidity. Virtually all of New Mexico is facing abnormally dry or drought conditions. Blame it in ...
High Wind Alerts for New Mexico, Texas
WeatherNation
... for parts of New Mexico and western parts of Texas. Wind across these areas could gust up to 70 miles per hour on Sunday. Any loose objects outdoors will be blown around by the wind. This wind will also increase the fire threat across these already drought-stricken areas. Blowing dust will also be an ...
Severe drought conditions could lead to more wildlife in your backyard
KOB 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The latest drought report is out and forecasters are warning of critical fire danger. Advertisement. The most ... With increasing drought conditions, New Mexico Fish and Game officials are also saying residents should prepare to see more wildlife in their backyards. Areas in close ...
March 17, 2018
Forecasters warn of fires, crop damage across US high plains
Santa Fe New Mexican
The lack of rain combined with above-normal temperatures across parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas have left livestock ... of red — indicating extreme to exceptional drought — covering the southern high plains and the Four Corners region where the borders of New Mexico, ...
Winter snows 'too little, too late' for water managers
taosnews
The forecasted streamflow for the Río Grande at Costilla Creek, near the Colorado state line, for March to July is only 33 percent of average. The state's drought conditions worsened throughout last month. Taos County was among the driest spots in New Mexico, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Blaze Spreads From Colorado Army Base as Wildfires Flare Up Across Plains
The Weather Channel
Jeff Colyer declared a drought emergency earlier in the week, citing the persistent dry conditions and growing fire hazards. ... Extreme to exceptional drought is in place over the Plains of southwest Kansas, western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and northern New Mexico, said weather.com senior ...
Forecasters warn of fires, crop damage across US high plains
Santa Fe New Mexican
The lack of rain combined with above-normal temperatures across parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas have left livestock ... of red — indicating extreme to exceptional drought — covering the southern high plains and the Four Corners region where the borders of New Mexico, ...
Winter snows 'too little, too late' for water managers
taosnews
The forecasted streamflow for the Río Grande at Costilla Creek, near the Colorado state line, for March to July is only 33 percent of average. The state's drought conditions worsened throughout last month. Taos County was among the driest spots in New Mexico, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Blaze Spreads From Colorado Army Base as Wildfires Flare Up Across Plains
The Weather Channel
Jeff Colyer declared a drought emergency earlier in the week, citing the persistent dry conditions and growing fire hazards. ... Extreme to exceptional drought is in place over the Plains of southwest Kansas, western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and northern New Mexico, said weather.com senior ...
March 16, 2018
New Mexico's fire season roars to an early start
New Mexico Political Report
Wendy Mason, a spokesperson for New Mexico State Forestry, said big fires like Stateline aren't expected until later in the spring. “That just goes to show how dry it is,” she said. “It was sad to see that drought monitor map start turning colors again this year. We're definitely on high alert.” Nearly every ...
Agency re-designates 12 counties as natural disaster areas
Seattle Times
... announced the re-designation of 12 Arizona counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by recent drought. ... in Nevada; Catron, Cibola, Grand, Hidalgo, McKinley and San Juan counties in New Mexico; and Kane, San Juan and Washington counties in Utah.
Plains Drought Growing Steadily Worse; Winter Wheat 52-73% Poor/Very Poor In KS, NM, OK, TX
Democratic Underground
Drought persisted or worsened from Kansas, central Oklahoma, and eastern Texas westward into Colorado and New Mexico. Drought intensity was degraded in many areas, with Exceptional Drought (D4) introduced in a patch of northern Oklahoma east of the Panhandle. Extreme (D3) drought now ...
New Mexico's fire season roars to an early start
New Mexico Political Report
New Mexico's wildfire season typically begins in May or June. But it's only March, and New Mexicans are already dealing with wildfires. Earlier this month, a fire ignited on Kirtland Air Force Base, burning about 200 acres. The fire's cause is still under investigation, according to base officials. But a lack of ...
Fire warnings issued for 6 states in nation's midsection
Washington Post
OKLAHOMA CITY — The National Weather Service has issued fire warnings for six states in the nation's midsection. The Red Flag warnings issued Friday include most of Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, southern Kansas, northeastern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and southeastern Missouri.
New Mexico's fire season roars to an early start
New Mexico Political Report
Wendy Mason, a spokesperson for New Mexico State Forestry, said big fires like Stateline aren't expected until later in the spring. “That just goes to show how dry it is,” she said. “It was sad to see that drought monitor map start turning colors again this year. We're definitely on high alert.” Nearly every ...
Agency re-designates 12 counties as natural disaster areas
Seattle Times
... announced the re-designation of 12 Arizona counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by recent drought. ... in Nevada; Catron, Cibola, Grand, Hidalgo, McKinley and San Juan counties in New Mexico; and Kane, San Juan and Washington counties in Utah.
Plains Drought Growing Steadily Worse; Winter Wheat 52-73% Poor/Very Poor In KS, NM, OK, TX
Democratic Underground
Drought persisted or worsened from Kansas, central Oklahoma, and eastern Texas westward into Colorado and New Mexico. Drought intensity was degraded in many areas, with Exceptional Drought (D4) introduced in a patch of northern Oklahoma east of the Panhandle. Extreme (D3) drought now ...
New Mexico's fire season roars to an early start
New Mexico Political Report
New Mexico's wildfire season typically begins in May or June. But it's only March, and New Mexicans are already dealing with wildfires. Earlier this month, a fire ignited on Kirtland Air Force Base, burning about 200 acres. The fire's cause is still under investigation, according to base officials. But a lack of ...
Fire warnings issued for 6 states in nation's midsection
Washington Post
OKLAHOMA CITY — The National Weather Service has issued fire warnings for six states in the nation's midsection. The Red Flag warnings issued Friday include most of Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, southern Kansas, northeastern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and southeastern Missouri.
March 15, 2018
Drought persists in High Plains as large proportion of winter wheat crop suffers
High Plains Journal
According to the March 13 U.S. Drought Monitor released March 15 by the National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in the High Plains drought persisted or worsened from Kansas, central Oklahoma and eastern Texas westward into Colorado and New Mexico. Drought intensity ...
This is What a West Without Water Will Look Like
Mother Jones
Nearly all of Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California are facing drought conditions in 2018. About a quarter of the West's drinking water relies on melting snow, which has been in short supply this year, to fill up reservoirs. While it's unlikely that the Southwest United States is headed for a ...
Less of New Mexico's famed chile crop produced in 2017
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico farmers produced fewer of the state's famed hot peppers in 2017, and data released Tuesday by federal and state agriculture officials show ... The number of tons produced also has dropped, and agricultural experts are placing the blame on a lack of labor and a persistent drought that has ...
Spring 2018 to Feature Above-Average Temperatures in South, East and More Flooding Woes in ...
The Weather Channel
A drier-than-average spring across the Southwest and southern Plains would exacerbate the drought conditions that have flourished in those regions this winter, should it occur. Parts of southern California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, northwest Texas, western Oklahoma and Kansas are ...
USDA predesignates Mohave County as natural disaster area
Mohave Valley News
... San Juan counties in New Mexico; and Kane, San Juan and Washington counties in Utah. Qualified farm operators in the designated areas must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for potential assistance, Kinnison said. “Farmers need to have had a 30 percent crop loss due to drought to qualify to ...
Fuels & Fire Behavior Advisory issued for multiple states due to extreme fire risk
KFDA
With a windy and warm forecast, a Fuel & Fire Behavior Advisory has been issued for parts of West Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. The behavior ... "Because of the growth of fuel, the drought, and the lack of rainfall that equates to more fuel that's available to burn," said Chief Goeller. Each year, fire ...
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
Areas of 30-40+ mph surface winds may also develop in an axis from northeastern New Mexico into the Panhandles beneath the strongest mid-level flow. RH values are in question, however, given the degree of mid-level cloudiness indicated in model guidance. The critical delineation introduced in this ...
Stateline Fire now burning more than 26000 acres across Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma
The Denver Herald
The fire started on private property in New Mexico on Thursday morning and crossed into Colorado Saturday morning, according to New Mexico State Forestry. As of Sunday night, 10,960 acres were burning in Colorado's Las Animas and Baca counties and 10 acres were burning in Oklahoma. The area ...
Drought persists in High Plains as large proportion of winter wheat crop suffers
High Plains Journal
According to the March 13 U.S. Drought Monitor released March 15 by the National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in the High Plains drought persisted or worsened from Kansas, central Oklahoma and eastern Texas westward into Colorado and New Mexico. Drought intensity ...
This is What a West Without Water Will Look Like
Mother Jones
Nearly all of Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California are facing drought conditions in 2018. About a quarter of the West's drinking water relies on melting snow, which has been in short supply this year, to fill up reservoirs. While it's unlikely that the Southwest United States is headed for a ...
Less of New Mexico's famed chile crop produced in 2017
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico farmers produced fewer of the state's famed hot peppers in 2017, and data released Tuesday by federal and state agriculture officials show ... The number of tons produced also has dropped, and agricultural experts are placing the blame on a lack of labor and a persistent drought that has ...
Spring 2018 to Feature Above-Average Temperatures in South, East and More Flooding Woes in ...
The Weather Channel
A drier-than-average spring across the Southwest and southern Plains would exacerbate the drought conditions that have flourished in those regions this winter, should it occur. Parts of southern California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, northwest Texas, western Oklahoma and Kansas are ...
USDA predesignates Mohave County as natural disaster area
Mohave Valley News
... San Juan counties in New Mexico; and Kane, San Juan and Washington counties in Utah. Qualified farm operators in the designated areas must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for potential assistance, Kinnison said. “Farmers need to have had a 30 percent crop loss due to drought to qualify to ...
Fuels & Fire Behavior Advisory issued for multiple states due to extreme fire risk
KFDA
With a windy and warm forecast, a Fuel & Fire Behavior Advisory has been issued for parts of West Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. The behavior ... "Because of the growth of fuel, the drought, and the lack of rainfall that equates to more fuel that's available to burn," said Chief Goeller. Each year, fire ...
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
Areas of 30-40+ mph surface winds may also develop in an axis from northeastern New Mexico into the Panhandles beneath the strongest mid-level flow. RH values are in question, however, given the degree of mid-level cloudiness indicated in model guidance. The critical delineation introduced in this ...
Stateline Fire now burning more than 26000 acres across Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma
The Denver Herald
The fire started on private property in New Mexico on Thursday morning and crossed into Colorado Saturday morning, according to New Mexico State Forestry. As of Sunday night, 10,960 acres were burning in Colorado's Las Animas and Baca counties and 10 acres were burning in Oklahoma. The area ...
March 13, 2018
Parts of Mohave County now listed in "severe drought"
Mohave Valley News
The majority of the Lower Colorado River Basin, including Arizona and New Mexico, has seen below average precipitation dating back to July. The warm and dry conditions this winter, combined with an early end to the monsoon season, led to rapid intensification and spread of short-term drought ...
Western US drought worsens, despite national improvement
The Weather Network
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 11:05 - The latest round of Pacific storms across the western U.S. has helped put a small dent in the overall U.S. drought ... drought situation continues to extend across a vast swath that covers southeast Utah, northeast Arizona, southern Colorado, northern New Mexico, the ...
Last California drought one of the worst since Columbus landed in the New World
Sacramento Bee
Just how bad was California's last drought? For most of Southern California, it was either the worst or second worst since the century Columbus landed in the New World, the Ottoman empire was started and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. In other words, it was one of the worst since the 1400s, ...
Stateline Fire burns 26000 acres in New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma
KRQE News 13
CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) - Fire crews are battling a fire that has spread from New Mexico to two other states. The New Mexico State Forestry Division says the Stateline Fire started Thursday on private property north of Clayton. Since then, it's grown to more than 26,000 acres, with about 16,000 acres in ...
Parts of Mohave County now listed in "severe drought"
Mohave Valley News
The majority of the Lower Colorado River Basin, including Arizona and New Mexico, has seen below average precipitation dating back to July. The warm and dry conditions this winter, combined with an early end to the monsoon season, led to rapid intensification and spread of short-term drought ...
Western US drought worsens, despite national improvement
The Weather Network
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 11:05 - The latest round of Pacific storms across the western U.S. has helped put a small dent in the overall U.S. drought ... drought situation continues to extend across a vast swath that covers southeast Utah, northeast Arizona, southern Colorado, northern New Mexico, the ...
Last California drought one of the worst since Columbus landed in the New World
Sacramento Bee
Just how bad was California's last drought? For most of Southern California, it was either the worst or second worst since the century Columbus landed in the New World, the Ottoman empire was started and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. In other words, it was one of the worst since the 1400s, ...
Stateline Fire burns 26000 acres in New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma
KRQE News 13
CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) - Fire crews are battling a fire that has spread from New Mexico to two other states. The New Mexico State Forestry Division says the Stateline Fire started Thursday on private property north of Clayton. Since then, it's grown to more than 26,000 acres, with about 16,000 acres in ...
March 12, 2018
Drought Raises Livestock Concerns
DTN The Progressive Farmer (blog)
The larger extreme drought (D3) region also includes the remainder of western Oklahoma; the Texas Panhandle; southcentral and southwestern Kansas; and westward across northern New Mexico to the Four Corners Region. "Most of the drought area is a relatively high-altitude, semi-arid region ...
Stateline Fire now burning more than 26000 acres across Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma
The Denver Post
The Stateline Fire, a blaze spanning three states, is now up to 26,821 acres with 40 percent containment. The fire started on private property in New Mexico on Thursday morning and crossed into Colorado Saturday morning, according to New Mexico State Forestry. As of Sunday night, 10,960 acres ...
Firefighters battling multi-state fire
KOKH FOX25
OFS is in unified command with USFS (representing New Mexico) and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control on the Stateline Fire. The fire has burned approximately 22,000 acres in New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma, with approximately 110 acres of that in Oklahoma. Approximately 150 ...
Growing Wildfire Extends To 2 More States Including Colorado
CBS Denver
NEAR CLAYTON, N.M. (CBS4) – A fire has burned more than 23,000 acres in northern New Mexico; more than 9,000 acres of that total so far has crossed over into Colorado. stateline fire 8 union county nm fb Growing Wildfire Extends To 2 More States Including Colorado. Stateline Fire (credit: (Union ...
Drought Raises Livestock Concerns
DTN The Progressive Farmer (blog)
The larger extreme drought (D3) region also includes the remainder of western Oklahoma; the Texas Panhandle; southcentral and southwestern Kansas; and westward across northern New Mexico to the Four Corners Region. "Most of the drought area is a relatively high-altitude, semi-arid region ...
Stateline Fire now burning more than 26000 acres across Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma
The Denver Post
The Stateline Fire, a blaze spanning three states, is now up to 26,821 acres with 40 percent containment. The fire started on private property in New Mexico on Thursday morning and crossed into Colorado Saturday morning, according to New Mexico State Forestry. As of Sunday night, 10,960 acres ...
Firefighters battling multi-state fire
KOKH FOX25
OFS is in unified command with USFS (representing New Mexico) and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control on the Stateline Fire. The fire has burned approximately 22,000 acres in New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma, with approximately 110 acres of that in Oklahoma. Approximately 150 ...
Growing Wildfire Extends To 2 More States Including Colorado
CBS Denver
NEAR CLAYTON, N.M. (CBS4) – A fire has burned more than 23,000 acres in northern New Mexico; more than 9,000 acres of that total so far has crossed over into Colorado. stateline fire 8 union county nm fb Growing Wildfire Extends To 2 More States Including Colorado. Stateline Fire (credit: (Union ...
March 11, 2018
More than 20000-acre fire in northern New Mexico moved into Colorado
The Denver Post
A 21,253-acre fire burning in northern New Mexico has crossed over into southeast Colorado, burning up 7,160 acres of Las Animas county. The fire, which is being called the Stateline Fire, started Thursday morning on private property in New Mexico, according to New Mexico State Forestry. The cause ...
Forecasters warn of critical fire weather in New Mexico
The Durango Herald
ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters are warning that strong winds, low humidity and above normal temperatures are expected to combine for an unstable scenario in New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque says critical fire weather conditions are possible across central and eastern New ...
Stateline Fire burns more than 20000 acres in New Mexico and Colorado
Wildfire Today (blog)
The Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico, is currently estimated at 21,253 acres, of which 7,160 acres has crossed over into Colorado. The fire started Thursday morning March 8 on private property in New Mexico. There is no immediate threat to structures at this time.
New Mexico Stateline Fire is 40% Contained
MyHighPlains
New Mexico State Forestry said the Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico, is now 40% contained. The fire has burned an estimated 23,253 acres. 9,160 acres has crossed over into Colorado. The fire started Mar. 8 on private property in New Mexico. No structures are ...
Forecasters warn of critical fire weather in New Mexico
San Francisco Chronicle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters are warning that strong winds, low humidity and above normal temperatures are expected to combine for an unstable scenario in New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque says critical fire weather conditions are possible across central and ...
More than 20000-acre fire in northern New Mexico moved into Colorado
The Denver Post
A 21,253-acre fire burning in northern New Mexico has crossed over into southeast Colorado, burning up 7,160 acres of Las Animas county. The fire, which is being called the Stateline Fire, started Thursday morning on private property in New Mexico, according to New Mexico State Forestry. The cause ...
Forecasters warn of critical fire weather in New Mexico
The Durango Herald
ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters are warning that strong winds, low humidity and above normal temperatures are expected to combine for an unstable scenario in New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque says critical fire weather conditions are possible across central and eastern New ...
Stateline Fire burns more than 20000 acres in New Mexico and Colorado
Wildfire Today (blog)
The Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico, is currently estimated at 21,253 acres, of which 7,160 acres has crossed over into Colorado. The fire started Thursday morning March 8 on private property in New Mexico. There is no immediate threat to structures at this time.
New Mexico Stateline Fire is 40% Contained
MyHighPlains
New Mexico State Forestry said the Stateline Fire burning in Union County, north of Clayton, New Mexico, is now 40% contained. The fire has burned an estimated 23,253 acres. 9,160 acres has crossed over into Colorado. The fire started Mar. 8 on private property in New Mexico. No structures are ...
Forecasters warn of critical fire weather in New Mexico
San Francisco Chronicle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters are warning that strong winds, low humidity and above normal temperatures are expected to combine for an unstable scenario in New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque says critical fire weather conditions are possible across central and ...
March 10, 2018
Forecasters Warn of Critical Fire Weather in New Mexico
U.S. News & World Report
Forecasters are warning that strong winds, low humidity and above normal temperatures are expected to combine for an unstable scenario in New ... The latest map indicates extreme drought has expanded its grip over parts of northern New Mexico in the last week, while the rest of the arid state is ...
Authorities working to contain 5900+ acre fire in NE New Mexico
KOB 4
NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO – Firefighters are working to contain a blaze north of Clayton that was sparked Thursday and has since grown to 5,900 acres. Advertisement. In the video above, you can see what the Stateline Fire looked like from Santa Fe – 150 miles away from where the fire is burning.
Wildfire danger imminent in Eddy County as desert heats up
Carlsbad Current-Argus
NWS cautioned locals that today's conditions could cause wildfires to kick up throughout Eddy and Lea counties, prompting a fire weather watch. Meteorologist ... This is an “abnormal” lack of precipitation, even for the desert region of southeast New Mexico and west Texas, Phillipson said. “That's below ...
Chris' Saturday Forecast
KRQE News 13
A storm system will bring rain and snow back to the state tomorrow. Before this next weather maker arrives, today will be partly sunny with high fire danger. The fire threat today will be the greatest in eastern New Mexico. This is where winds could gust from 35-45 mph. This means you shouldn't do ...
Forecasters Warn of Critical Fire Weather in New Mexico
U.S. News & World Report
Forecasters are warning that strong winds, low humidity and above normal temperatures are expected to combine for an unstable scenario in New ... The latest map indicates extreme drought has expanded its grip over parts of northern New Mexico in the last week, while the rest of the arid state is ...
Authorities working to contain 5900+ acre fire in NE New Mexico
KOB 4
NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO – Firefighters are working to contain a blaze north of Clayton that was sparked Thursday and has since grown to 5,900 acres. Advertisement. In the video above, you can see what the Stateline Fire looked like from Santa Fe – 150 miles away from where the fire is burning.
Wildfire danger imminent in Eddy County as desert heats up
Carlsbad Current-Argus
NWS cautioned locals that today's conditions could cause wildfires to kick up throughout Eddy and Lea counties, prompting a fire weather watch. Meteorologist ... This is an “abnormal” lack of precipitation, even for the desert region of southeast New Mexico and west Texas, Phillipson said. “That's below ...
Chris' Saturday Forecast
KRQE News 13
A storm system will bring rain and snow back to the state tomorrow. Before this next weather maker arrives, today will be partly sunny with high fire danger. The fire threat today will be the greatest in eastern New Mexico. This is where winds could gust from 35-45 mph. This means you shouldn't do ...
March 9, 2018
Drought Conditions Worsen in Vulnerable Areas
WeatherNation
Reports of deteriorating livestock and rangeland conditions in Arizona have not only warranted an expansion of the severe drought, but also the extreme drought in northern parts of the state. Northern New Mexico fell prey to a similar change. Like the panhandle region, rainfall totals less than ten percent ...
Drought in HRW area intensifies to most severe rating: USDA
AgriCensus
“Continued dryness with periods of strong winds and low humidity led to broad deterioration from the Texas Panhandle and northeastern New Mexico northeastward into the central Plains,” it wrote. “This resulted in broad D3 expansion across western sections of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
NM Drought Update
YouTube
Drought update for New Mexico as of March 8, 2018.
March 2018 Water Supply Update
YouTube
Palau Wave Radio 89.9 PWFM 242 views. New · 52:47. New Mexico Drought Briefing 2/1/2018 - Duration: 17:17. NWSAlbuquerque 362 views · 17:17 · Capricorn March 2018 - Infinite supply - Duration: 7:43. Hers Holistics Tarot 246 views · 7:43. New Mexico Drought Update 2/15/2018 - Duration: 24:09.
Fire Weather Risk for the Southern Plains and Four Corners This Weekend
WeatherNation
High drought conditions and strong winds will lead to an increased fire weather risk for parts of the Southern Plains and Four Corners. West Texas and Eastern New Mexico are under a Critical Fire Risk. Here is what that means from the Storm Prediction Center.
Small wildfire extinguished on Isleta Pueblo
KOB 4
KOB.com Web Staff March 08, 2018 04:05 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Crews managed to get a small fire under control in a field on the Isleta Pueblo Thursday. ... to the blaze in the afternoon hours. The fire did not threaten the Bosque and no homes were at risk, according to the Isleta Pueblo dispatch.
'Our Land' series featured this week on NMiF
UNM Newsroom
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the monthly “Our Land” series looks at how the record low snowpack in New Mexico will affect the upcoming fire season. Correspondent Laura Paskus travels to Jemez Springs to meet a renowned tree ring expert, who has prepared his property for fires and is ...
Drought Conditions Worsen in Vulnerable Areas
WeatherNation
Reports of deteriorating livestock and rangeland conditions in Arizona have not only warranted an expansion of the severe drought, but also the extreme drought in northern parts of the state. Northern New Mexico fell prey to a similar change. Like the panhandle region, rainfall totals less than ten percent ...
Drought in HRW area intensifies to most severe rating: USDA
AgriCensus
“Continued dryness with periods of strong winds and low humidity led to broad deterioration from the Texas Panhandle and northeastern New Mexico northeastward into the central Plains,” it wrote. “This resulted in broad D3 expansion across western sections of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
NM Drought Update
YouTube
Drought update for New Mexico as of March 8, 2018.
March 2018 Water Supply Update
YouTube
Palau Wave Radio 89.9 PWFM 242 views. New · 52:47. New Mexico Drought Briefing 2/1/2018 - Duration: 17:17. NWSAlbuquerque 362 views · 17:17 · Capricorn March 2018 - Infinite supply - Duration: 7:43. Hers Holistics Tarot 246 views · 7:43. New Mexico Drought Update 2/15/2018 - Duration: 24:09.
Fire Weather Risk for the Southern Plains and Four Corners This Weekend
WeatherNation
High drought conditions and strong winds will lead to an increased fire weather risk for parts of the Southern Plains and Four Corners. West Texas and Eastern New Mexico are under a Critical Fire Risk. Here is what that means from the Storm Prediction Center.
Small wildfire extinguished on Isleta Pueblo
KOB 4
KOB.com Web Staff March 08, 2018 04:05 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Crews managed to get a small fire under control in a field on the Isleta Pueblo Thursday. ... to the blaze in the afternoon hours. The fire did not threaten the Bosque and no homes were at risk, according to the Isleta Pueblo dispatch.
'Our Land' series featured this week on NMiF
UNM Newsroom
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the monthly “Our Land” series looks at how the record low snowpack in New Mexico will affect the upcoming fire season. Correspondent Laura Paskus travels to Jemez Springs to meet a renowned tree ring expert, who has prepared his property for fires and is ...
March 8, 2018
Prescribed burn planned in municipal watershed
Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe National Forest fire managers plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and wind and weather forecasts ... Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems by applying low- to ...
Weather
KRQE News 13
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE ANDDAVIS MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR AND MARFAPLATEAU...* WIND...IN THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...WEST 25 TO 30 MPH WITHHIGHER GUSTS. ELSEWHERE...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH ..
Prescribed burn planned in municipal watershed
Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe National Forest fire managers plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and wind and weather forecasts ... Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems by applying low- to ...
Weather
KRQE News 13
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY FOR THE GUADALUPE ANDDAVIS MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR AND MARFAPLATEAU...* WIND...IN THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS...WEST 25 TO 30 MPH WITHHIGHER GUSTS. ELSEWHERE...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH ..
March 6, 2018
Arizona drought expected to worsen over next few months
Tucson News Now
[RELATED: Drought worsens with dry October]. Waters is referring to the current prediction map for Arizona for the month of March. It shows a brown area that covers all of Arizona and parts of California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico, showing these areas to have a higher chance of below average ...
Arizona drought expected to worsen over next few months
Tucson News Now
[RELATED: Drought worsens with dry October]. Waters is referring to the current prediction map for Arizona for the month of March. It shows a brown area that covers all of Arizona and parts of California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico, showing these areas to have a higher chance of below average ...
March 5, 2018
Two Nations One Water Summit looks at possible solutions
Albuquerque Journal
Otherwise, New Mexico would have its water policy decided by the courts, said UNM professor of meteorology and climatology Gregg Gutzler, who gave a panel discussion titled “Drought and the Rio Grande.” A dispute between New Mexico and Texas over Rio Grande water has reached the Supreme ...
Red flag warnings elevate fire danger concerns
KOB 4
"Wind typically spreads the fire faster. It's dangerous for us as well trying to fight the fire because your flame lengths can reach out and actually are a lot higher than it would be if there was no wind involved," said Robert Bruhn, a commander with the Bernalillo County Fire Department. "And then the fire is ...
Ranch fire, high winds force quick response west of gorge
taosnews
As of 6:20 p.m., volunteers from the Hondo-Seco and Rio Fernando fire departments were released to respond to calls closer to Taos, with those on scene saying they believed the fire was out. Much of New Mexico was under a Red Flag warning, issued by the National Weather Service when fire danger ...
Two Nations One Water Summit looks at possible solutions
Albuquerque Journal
Otherwise, New Mexico would have its water policy decided by the courts, said UNM professor of meteorology and climatology Gregg Gutzler, who gave a panel discussion titled “Drought and the Rio Grande.” A dispute between New Mexico and Texas over Rio Grande water has reached the Supreme ...
Red flag warnings elevate fire danger concerns
KOB 4
"Wind typically spreads the fire faster. It's dangerous for us as well trying to fight the fire because your flame lengths can reach out and actually are a lot higher than it would be if there was no wind involved," said Robert Bruhn, a commander with the Bernalillo County Fire Department. "And then the fire is ...
Ranch fire, high winds force quick response west of gorge
taosnews
As of 6:20 p.m., volunteers from the Hondo-Seco and Rio Fernando fire departments were released to respond to calls closer to Taos, with those on scene saying they believed the fire was out. Much of New Mexico was under a Red Flag warning, issued by the National Weather Service when fire danger ...
March 3, 2018
New Mexico's Sad Bet on Space Exploration
The Atlantic
In a region defined by boom-and-bust cycles of mining and oil and gas, where the future has always been in part determined by the art of water-rights negotiations, and where climate change presents a very real threat (more than half of the state of New Mexico is currently experiencing severe drought), ...
Navajo president approves drought declaration
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
(AP) — Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has signed a drought declaration issued earlier this week by tribal emergency management officials. ... Officials are concerned about wells, windmills and earthen dams across the reservation, which spans parts of New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. Officials ...
Prepping for the big one
taosnews
Each of the valleywide fires happened during a drought that was preceded by several wet years, the exact situation in which Taos County, and New Mexico as a whole, finds itself in now at the tail end of an abnormally dry winter. The fire season could start earlier than May when it usually begins.
Fire danger to severely heighten across south-central US on Sunday
AccuWeather.com
While an elevated fire danger started the weekend, an increase in winds will push the risk to high levels for Sunday. Residents in Denver and Pueblo, Colorado; Garden City and Colby, Kansas; Guymon, Oklahoma; Amarillo, Lubbock and El Paso, Texas; and Tucumcari and Roswell, New Mexico, will ...
Weekend Fire Weather Risk for the Four Corners and Southern Plains
WeatherNation
Strong winds, low humidity and extreme drought conditions will lead to a high fire weather risk for parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. You will want to be extra cautious in these areas with any outdoor activities that promote open flames and sparks.
New Mexico's Sad Bet on Space Exploration
The Atlantic
In a region defined by boom-and-bust cycles of mining and oil and gas, where the future has always been in part determined by the art of water-rights negotiations, and where climate change presents a very real threat (more than half of the state of New Mexico is currently experiencing severe drought), ...
Navajo president approves drought declaration
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
(AP) — Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has signed a drought declaration issued earlier this week by tribal emergency management officials. ... Officials are concerned about wells, windmills and earthen dams across the reservation, which spans parts of New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. Officials ...
Prepping for the big one
taosnews
Each of the valleywide fires happened during a drought that was preceded by several wet years, the exact situation in which Taos County, and New Mexico as a whole, finds itself in now at the tail end of an abnormally dry winter. The fire season could start earlier than May when it usually begins.
Fire danger to severely heighten across south-central US on Sunday
AccuWeather.com
While an elevated fire danger started the weekend, an increase in winds will push the risk to high levels for Sunday. Residents in Denver and Pueblo, Colorado; Garden City and Colby, Kansas; Guymon, Oklahoma; Amarillo, Lubbock and El Paso, Texas; and Tucumcari and Roswell, New Mexico, will ...
Weekend Fire Weather Risk for the Four Corners and Southern Plains
WeatherNation
Strong winds, low humidity and extreme drought conditions will lead to a high fire weather risk for parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. You will want to be extra cautious in these areas with any outdoor activities that promote open flames and sparks.
March 2, 2018
Up to 25 feet of more snowpack needed in New Mexico
KOB 4
March 01, 2018 06:11 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- According to the National Weather Service, snowpack levels are woefully low throughout New Mexico. Advertisement ... At this point, it's no secret to anyone that New Mexico is neck deep in drought conditions. The most recent report from the U. S. ...
AFD, Forest Service wildfire preps underway
KRQE News 13
As for the Forest Service's southwest region in New Mexico and Arizona, Brent said it's the driest it's been since 2011and that means their critical ... On Thursday, the Albuquerque Fire Department practiced its fire shelter deployment and preparations for wildfire season with its PAC test in which they ...
No Outdoor Burning – High Fire Danger Across Eastern Colorado
Kiowa County Press
Saturday's conditions will be similar. Red flag warnings will also be in effect Friday for large portions of neighboring Kansas and New Mexico, along with part of northwest Texas and the Oklahoma panhandle. Outdoor burning, and any outside activity that could spark a fire, is strongly discouraged since ...
Up to 25 feet of more snowpack needed in New Mexico
KOB 4
March 01, 2018 06:11 PM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- According to the National Weather Service, snowpack levels are woefully low throughout New Mexico. Advertisement ... At this point, it's no secret to anyone that New Mexico is neck deep in drought conditions. The most recent report from the U. S. ...
AFD, Forest Service wildfire preps underway
KRQE News 13
As for the Forest Service's southwest region in New Mexico and Arizona, Brent said it's the driest it's been since 2011and that means their critical ... On Thursday, the Albuquerque Fire Department practiced its fire shelter deployment and preparations for wildfire season with its PAC test in which they ...
No Outdoor Burning – High Fire Danger Across Eastern Colorado
Kiowa County Press
Saturday's conditions will be similar. Red flag warnings will also be in effect Friday for large portions of neighboring Kansas and New Mexico, along with part of northwest Texas and the Oklahoma panhandle. Outdoor burning, and any outside activity that could spark a fire, is strongly discouraged since ...
March 1, 2018
Southeast New Mexico farmers allowed full irrigation allotment despite dry forecast
Southwest Farm Press
Since the drought years of the early part of this decade, water users in New Mexico, Texas and other parts of the Great Southwest have been more focused on the future water needs of the region. As a result, more attention is being directed to use and management of water, which at times has resulted in ...
Gov. Says Schools Could Use Retired Officers, NM Proposes New Rules To Rein In Predatory ...
KUNM
As for the work planned near the New Mexico-Texas state line, federal officials said the area remains an active route for human smuggling and drug trafficking. Navajo Nation Issues New Emergency Drought Declaration – Associated Press. Dry conditions and the prospect of limited precipitation later this ...
Cloud seeding could come to New Mexico
KOB 4
"It continues to evolve and we don't really have a controlled environment to test these experiments." A paper by Pew Trusts says the technology may soon come to New Mexico depending on whether western states want to agree to a program. Could this be a cure for the drought? "I don't anticipate this is ...
Hunt canceled, feral horses a growing problem
Navajo Times
The Navajo Nation president's office said the growing population of feral horses has to be addressed with a drought expected in the coming season – but ... She said the department is working with a New Mexico animal rescue group to remove that number from rugged and wooded terrain, unlike open ...
Forecast Pushes Santa Fe Watershed Prescribed Burn Into Next Week
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire managers anticipated starting the prescribed burn Friday until the latest weather forecast prompted the decision to delay. ... The SFNF works closely with the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to monitor air quality during a planned ignition, ...
Southeast New Mexico farmers allowed full irrigation allotment despite dry forecast
Southwest Farm Press
Since the drought years of the early part of this decade, water users in New Mexico, Texas and other parts of the Great Southwest have been more focused on the future water needs of the region. As a result, more attention is being directed to use and management of water, which at times has resulted in ...
Gov. Says Schools Could Use Retired Officers, NM Proposes New Rules To Rein In Predatory ...
KUNM
As for the work planned near the New Mexico-Texas state line, federal officials said the area remains an active route for human smuggling and drug trafficking. Navajo Nation Issues New Emergency Drought Declaration – Associated Press. Dry conditions and the prospect of limited precipitation later this ...
Cloud seeding could come to New Mexico
KOB 4
"It continues to evolve and we don't really have a controlled environment to test these experiments." A paper by Pew Trusts says the technology may soon come to New Mexico depending on whether western states want to agree to a program. Could this be a cure for the drought? "I don't anticipate this is ...
Hunt canceled, feral horses a growing problem
Navajo Times
The Navajo Nation president's office said the growing population of feral horses has to be addressed with a drought expected in the coming season – but ... She said the department is working with a New Mexico animal rescue group to remove that number from rugged and wooded terrain, unlike open ...
Forecast Pushes Santa Fe Watershed Prescribed Burn Into Next Week
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fire managers anticipated starting the prescribed burn Friday until the latest weather forecast prompted the decision to delay. ... The SFNF works closely with the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to monitor air quality during a planned ignition, ...
February 28, 2018
Navajo Nation issues new emergency drought declaration
Seattle Times
... of limited precipitation later this year have forced officials on the nation's largest American Indian reservation to approve an emergency drought declaration. The Navajo Nation's Commission on Emergency Management issued the new declaration Monday. The reservation spans parts of New Mexico, ...
Lincoln National Forest and county prepares for fire season
Alamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO – New Mexico State Forestry officials say they are anticipating an aggressive fire season, as 70 percent of the state is facing severe drought. National Weather Service-El Paso meteorologists say that even though southern New Mexico has experienced rainfall and precipitation last week, ...
Dangerous Winds for New Mexico and West Texas Today
WeatherNation
A strong jet stream and a Pacific cold front will be bringing strong winds to parts of New Mexico and West Texas. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph ... These strong winds along with the very low humidity taking place in these areas will also likely lead to a high fire threat. Red flag warnings are in effect for ...
Navajo Nation issues new emergency drought declaration
Seattle Times
... of limited precipitation later this year have forced officials on the nation's largest American Indian reservation to approve an emergency drought declaration. The Navajo Nation's Commission on Emergency Management issued the new declaration Monday. The reservation spans parts of New Mexico, ...
Lincoln National Forest and county prepares for fire season
Alamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO – New Mexico State Forestry officials say they are anticipating an aggressive fire season, as 70 percent of the state is facing severe drought. National Weather Service-El Paso meteorologists say that even though southern New Mexico has experienced rainfall and precipitation last week, ...
Dangerous Winds for New Mexico and West Texas Today
WeatherNation
A strong jet stream and a Pacific cold front will be bringing strong winds to parts of New Mexico and West Texas. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph ... These strong winds along with the very low humidity taking place in these areas will also likely lead to a high fire threat. Red flag warnings are in effect for ...
February 27, 2018
Northern New Mexico unlikely to reach normal precipitation levels
Santa Fe New Mexican
... Taos and in the Jemez Mountains west of Los Alamos did little to provide drought relief or raise expectations for the spring runoff in Northern New Mexico. ... The weather agency already has posted a red flag warning for northeastern New Mexico due to windy and dry conditions, and Guyer said that ...
Widespread Drought Across US Stoking Fears That 2012's Devastation Will Repeat
Tri States Public Radio
Because of that, he said that even if there is a drought this year, it likely won't stay in the Midwest for long. The West is another story: “California, Arizona, New Mexico, that area is getting drier over time,” he says. “And that's some of the expectation of how it will move in the future; that we'll continue to get ...
High Fire Danger Returns to Southern Colorado Tuesday
Kiowa County Press
... warning for three southern counties beginning at 11:00 a.m. Baca, most of Las Animas, and the eastern portion of Huerfano counties are covered by the warning, which will continue until 5:00 p.m. Counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma along Colorado's southern border will also be on alert for fire.
Northern New Mexico unlikely to reach normal precipitation levels
Santa Fe New Mexican
... Taos and in the Jemez Mountains west of Los Alamos did little to provide drought relief or raise expectations for the spring runoff in Northern New Mexico. ... The weather agency already has posted a red flag warning for northeastern New Mexico due to windy and dry conditions, and Guyer said that ...
Widespread Drought Across US Stoking Fears That 2012's Devastation Will Repeat
Tri States Public Radio
Because of that, he said that even if there is a drought this year, it likely won't stay in the Midwest for long. The West is another story: “California, Arizona, New Mexico, that area is getting drier over time,” he says. “And that's some of the expectation of how it will move in the future; that we'll continue to get ...
High Fire Danger Returns to Southern Colorado Tuesday
Kiowa County Press
... warning for three southern counties beginning at 11:00 a.m. Baca, most of Las Animas, and the eastern portion of Huerfano counties are covered by the warning, which will continue until 5:00 p.m. Counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma along Colorado's southern border will also be on alert for fire.
February 26, 2018
Fire Danger Prompts Red Flag Warning Monday, Watch for Tuesday
Kiowa County Press
A fire weather watch that had been announced Saturday for 14 southeast Colorado counties has been upgraded to a red flag warning. ... warning will be in effect Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for all or portions of 14 counties, along with neighboring counties in Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Fire Danger Prompts Red Flag Warning Monday, Watch for Tuesday
Kiowa County Press
A fire weather watch that had been announced Saturday for 14 southeast Colorado counties has been upgraded to a red flag warning. ... warning will be in effect Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for all or portions of 14 counties, along with neighboring counties in Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
February 25, 2018
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS... The ongoing forecast is on track with only minimal changes needed to the elevated area in the Texas Panhandle. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across a broad area of eastern New Mexico ...
Fire Weather Watch Monday for Southeast Colorado
Kiowa County Press
... along with portions of Costilla, Alamosa, Saguache, and Pueblo. A small portion of southwest Fremont county, along with neighboring counties in Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico are also covered by the watch. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS... The ongoing forecast is on track with only minimal changes needed to the elevated area in the Texas Panhandle. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across a broad area of eastern New Mexico ...
Fire Weather Watch Monday for Southeast Colorado
Kiowa County Press
... along with portions of Costilla, Alamosa, Saguache, and Pueblo. A small portion of southwest Fremont county, along with neighboring counties in Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico are also covered by the watch. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
February 24, 2018
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
KOB 4
“Drought is like malnutrition. One meal is not going to catch you up,” he said. The lack of moisture is beginning to be felt by the agricultural communities that make up New Mexico. Officials with the federal Farm Service Agency say many ranchers are scrambling to buy up as much alfalfa as they can to ...
Once again, a summer of drought looms on horizon
Albuquerque Journal
“But people should not be lulled into thinking we had a good rain so the drought is over. It's like giving a cheeseburger to someone who is malnourished. It may fill the belly, give a little burst of energy. But how much is it going to help in the long run?” The latest New Mexico drought map, released on ...
Cold, wet weather great for peaches and cattle, but trees got hammered
Fort Worth Star Telegram
"It's a godsend," said Bonds, whose cattle business includes a 5,000-acre ranch near Marlin, a 6,000-acre ranch in Canadian and a 30,000-acre ranch in New Mexico. "It's sure ... He's not ready to say the drought is over, and neither are meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
Water Education Foundation
Some stretches of New Mexico have gone months without meaningful moisture, leaving farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions as long-term forecasts call for drought to intensify across the already arid state. … The absence of moisture elsewhere in the West also has become more common ...
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
KOB 4
“Drought is like malnutrition. One meal is not going to catch you up,” he said. The lack of moisture is beginning to be felt by the agricultural communities that make up New Mexico. Officials with the federal Farm Service Agency say many ranchers are scrambling to buy up as much alfalfa as they can to ...
Once again, a summer of drought looms on horizon
Albuquerque Journal
“But people should not be lulled into thinking we had a good rain so the drought is over. It's like giving a cheeseburger to someone who is malnourished. It may fill the belly, give a little burst of energy. But how much is it going to help in the long run?” The latest New Mexico drought map, released on ...
Cold, wet weather great for peaches and cattle, but trees got hammered
Fort Worth Star Telegram
"It's a godsend," said Bonds, whose cattle business includes a 5,000-acre ranch near Marlin, a 6,000-acre ranch in Canadian and a 30,000-acre ranch in New Mexico. "It's sure ... He's not ready to say the drought is over, and neither are meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
Water Education Foundation
Some stretches of New Mexico have gone months without meaningful moisture, leaving farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions as long-term forecasts call for drought to intensify across the already arid state. … The absence of moisture elsewhere in the West also has become more common ...
February 23, 2018
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
Star-Herald
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some stretches of New Mexico have gone months without meaningful moisture, leaving farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions as long-term forecasts call for drought to.
Our state remains in severe drought despite recent storms
MSN.com
Even longtime New Mexicans say our winters are getting whimpy.
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0936 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 Valid 231700Z - 241200Z The ongoing forecast is on track. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected in eastern New Mexico and vicinity this afternoon. See the previous discussion for more details.
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
Star-Herald
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some stretches of New Mexico have gone months without meaningful moisture, leaving farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions as long-term forecasts call for drought to.
Our state remains in severe drought despite recent storms
MSN.com
Even longtime New Mexicans say our winters are getting whimpy.
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0936 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 Valid 231700Z - 241200Z The ongoing forecast is on track. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected in eastern New Mexico and vicinity this afternoon. See the previous discussion for more details.
February 22, 2018
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Some stretches of New Mexico have gone months without meaningful moisture, leaving farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions as long-term forecasts call for drought to intensify across the already arid state. Experts with the National Weather Service talked of pitiful snowpack levels in the ...
Drought A Risk Despite Recent Snowfall
KUNM
Social media was flooded with pictures of an unexpected snowfall that happened early Tuesday morning. Northern parts of New Mexico got up to 10 inches of snow, while the south and eastern parts got a light dusting. A majority of the state faces severe drought conditions, or high fire risk and frequent ...
What is really scarce in a water drought
Christian Science Monitor
This point was made in a 2016 book, “Water is for Fighting Over and Other Myths about Water in the West,” by John Fleck of the University of New Mexico. He warns against the many “myths of conflict” over water that needlessly lead to legal and political stalemates and deny people's adaptive capacity.
NMSU collaborating in Sustainable Bio-economy for Arid Regions project
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
Sangu Angadi, New Mexico State University crop physiologist and associate professor, holds a guar plant at the Agricultural Science Center at Clovis. ... Guar research at NMSU's Agricultural Science Center in Clovis has demonstrated that the low-water-use and drought-resistant crop is ideal for New ...
California and National Drought Summary for February 20, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
A storm system moving through the southwest United States led to moderate or heavy precipitation in parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, with the heaviest Colorado precipitation taking place in the San Juan Mountains. Abnormally dry conditions in south-central New Mexico improved.
Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Some stretches of New Mexico have gone months without meaningful moisture, leaving farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions as long-term forecasts call for drought to intensify across the already arid state. Experts with the National Weather Service talked of pitiful snowpack levels in the ...
Drought A Risk Despite Recent Snowfall
KUNM
Social media was flooded with pictures of an unexpected snowfall that happened early Tuesday morning. Northern parts of New Mexico got up to 10 inches of snow, while the south and eastern parts got a light dusting. A majority of the state faces severe drought conditions, or high fire risk and frequent ...
What is really scarce in a water drought
Christian Science Monitor
This point was made in a 2016 book, “Water is for Fighting Over and Other Myths about Water in the West,” by John Fleck of the University of New Mexico. He warns against the many “myths of conflict” over water that needlessly lead to legal and political stalemates and deny people's adaptive capacity.
NMSU collaborating in Sustainable Bio-economy for Arid Regions project
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
Sangu Angadi, New Mexico State University crop physiologist and associate professor, holds a guar plant at the Agricultural Science Center at Clovis. ... Guar research at NMSU's Agricultural Science Center in Clovis has demonstrated that the low-water-use and drought-resistant crop is ideal for New ...
California and National Drought Summary for February 20, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
A storm system moving through the southwest United States led to moderate or heavy precipitation in parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, with the heaviest Colorado precipitation taking place in the San Juan Mountains. Abnormally dry conditions in south-central New Mexico improved.
February 21, 2018
County officials offer fire prevention, safety tips
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County Fire and Emergency Services staff is cautioning residents about the dangers of open burning as southern New Mexico approaches a windy spring season. According to officials, fire crews have recently responded to an unusually high number of calls for service related ...
County officials offer fire prevention, safety tips
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County Fire and Emergency Services staff is cautioning residents about the dangers of open burning as southern New Mexico approaches a windy spring season. According to officials, fire crews have recently responded to an unusually high number of calls for service related ...
February 20, 2018
This Winter In The Southwest Is A Glimpse Of Our Future
Forbes
Warm temperatures and a lack of precipitation have pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions, and as I write this a high wind warning is in effect for the northern part of the state, another bad omen for a region bracing for a potentially catastrophic wildfire season to start at any moment. All of it ...
Longtime Farmers Market closing its doors
Albuquerque Journal
Farmers Market, which traces its roots through three generations and was once one of the largest purveyors of produce in New Mexico, will shut up shop for good, citing the loss of its primary supply sources in drought-plagued California and pressure from large supermarket buying power. The popular ...
This Winter In The Southwest Is A Glimpse Of Our Future
Forbes
Warm temperatures and a lack of precipitation have pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions, and as I write this a high wind warning is in effect for the northern part of the state, another bad omen for a region bracing for a potentially catastrophic wildfire season to start at any moment. All of it ...
Longtime Farmers Market closing its doors
Albuquerque Journal
Farmers Market, which traces its roots through three generations and was once one of the largest purveyors of produce in New Mexico, will shut up shop for good, citing the loss of its primary supply sources in drought-plagued California and pressure from large supermarket buying power. The popular ...
February 19, 2018
How climate change could intensify plague among black-tailed prairie dogs in the American West
The Ecologist
To their surprise, they discovered that during a drought in New Mexico the amount of fleas on prairie dogs increased by nearly 200 percent. “When you have a drought period, flea numbers might escalate on prairie dogs,” Biggins told The Ecologist. “And as fleas get more abundant, this could increase ...
How climate change could intensify plague among black-tailed prairie dogs in the American West
The Ecologist
To their surprise, they discovered that during a drought in New Mexico the amount of fleas on prairie dogs increased by nearly 200 percent. “When you have a drought period, flea numbers might escalate on prairie dogs,” Biggins told The Ecologist. “And as fleas get more abundant, this could increase ...
February 18, 2018
Keep off the grass! How the modernist gardens of Palm Springs are embracing arid plants
Telegraph.co.uk
Instead, he looks to the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico, Northern Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Nevada – and sometimes further to Australia and Africa. “They do quite well, although I'm not sure everyone always understand that they're not from this area,” Ortega says. Palo Blanco acacia trees – so ...
High Fire Danger Sunday for Southeast Colorado
Kiowa County Press
Conditions throughout the day will be favorable for rapidly spreading fires and extreme fire behavior, in part due to ongoing drought conditions impacting most of the state. Neighboring areas of Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico will also be under the warning. Look for Monday's temperatures to drop ...
Keep off the grass! How the modernist gardens of Palm Springs are embracing arid plants
Telegraph.co.uk
Instead, he looks to the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico, Northern Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Nevada – and sometimes further to Australia and Africa. “They do quite well, although I'm not sure everyone always understand that they're not from this area,” Ortega says. Palo Blanco acacia trees – so ...
High Fire Danger Sunday for Southeast Colorado
Kiowa County Press
Conditions throughout the day will be favorable for rapidly spreading fires and extreme fire behavior, in part due to ongoing drought conditions impacting most of the state. Neighboring areas of Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico will also be under the warning. Look for Monday's temperatures to drop ...
February 17, 2018
New Mexico braces for early start to wildfire season
taosnews
New Mexico is getting much-needed moisture this week, but the long-range forecast for the state remains the same: below-normal precipitation, continued drought and worsening wildfire danger. That forecast has federal and state forest managers preparing for an early start to the spring fire season.
New Mexico braces for early start to wildfire season
taosnews
New Mexico is getting much-needed moisture this week, but the long-range forecast for the state remains the same: below-normal precipitation, continued drought and worsening wildfire danger. That forecast has federal and state forest managers preparing for an early start to the spring fire season.
February 16, 2018
Rainy days in store for Las Cruces, southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Sun-News
But the accumulation is not likely to put a dent in the state's ongoing drought, which this week was elevated to level three, or extreme drought, in areas of north-central and far west New Mexico. The bulk of the state remains in level two, or severe drought conditions. Southern New Mexico, including Doña ...
Metro area finally sees significant moisture
Albuquerque Journal
More than 93 percent of New Mexico is experiencing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's drought monitor map, released on Jan. 25. Of that 93 percent, about 60 percent is categorized as severe drought, nearly 34 percent as moderate drought and less than 6.5 percent is ...
Cape Town is running out of water: Are US cities next?
Curbed
Parts of California are once again experiencing drought, while two-thirds of Arizona and three-fourths of New Mexico are facing severe or extreme drought. Crucial rivers like the Rio Grande—which supplies water to much of the Southwest—are measuring at the lowest levels in 70 years. A lack of rainfall ...
Heavy Rain Brings Relief to Drought-Stricken Southwest
WeatherNation
Most of the Southwest from southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and much of Colorado were in a Moderate Drought situation. According to NIDIS U.S. Drought Portal, severe drought conditions were reported across half of the Four Corner states with Extreme Drought conditions in parts of Arizona ...
Much-needed rain, snow comes to New Mexico
KOB 4
Much-needed rain, snow comes to New Mexico. AddThis Sharing ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The parched desert state finally got some relief after more than four months of little to no precipitation. ... All that rushing water eventually ends up in the Rio Grande, which is still flowing low from the drought.
New Mexico Drought Update 2/15/2018
YouTube
Update on drought conditions in New Mexico as of 2/15/2018.
Rainy days in store for Las Cruces, southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Sun-News
But the accumulation is not likely to put a dent in the state's ongoing drought, which this week was elevated to level three, or extreme drought, in areas of north-central and far west New Mexico. The bulk of the state remains in level two, or severe drought conditions. Southern New Mexico, including Doña ...
Metro area finally sees significant moisture
Albuquerque Journal
More than 93 percent of New Mexico is experiencing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's drought monitor map, released on Jan. 25. Of that 93 percent, about 60 percent is categorized as severe drought, nearly 34 percent as moderate drought and less than 6.5 percent is ...
Cape Town is running out of water: Are US cities next?
Curbed
Parts of California are once again experiencing drought, while two-thirds of Arizona and three-fourths of New Mexico are facing severe or extreme drought. Crucial rivers like the Rio Grande—which supplies water to much of the Southwest—are measuring at the lowest levels in 70 years. A lack of rainfall ...
Heavy Rain Brings Relief to Drought-Stricken Southwest
WeatherNation
Most of the Southwest from southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and much of Colorado were in a Moderate Drought situation. According to NIDIS U.S. Drought Portal, severe drought conditions were reported across half of the Four Corner states with Extreme Drought conditions in parts of Arizona ...
Much-needed rain, snow comes to New Mexico
KOB 4
Much-needed rain, snow comes to New Mexico. AddThis Sharing ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The parched desert state finally got some relief after more than four months of little to no precipitation. ... All that rushing water eventually ends up in the Rio Grande, which is still flowing low from the drought.
New Mexico Drought Update 2/15/2018
YouTube
Update on drought conditions in New Mexico as of 2/15/2018.
February 15, 2018
Wild Horse Mesa herd hit hard by drought
taosnews
Where there are mountain lions and other predators, the numbers stay consistent. In New Mexico there might be 1,000 wild horses left, but they have already been wiped out. I have worked on counts of the horses in southern Colorado. Government agencies kept saying there were 600 horses by the Rio ...
Snow supports reduction of drought conditions in the high plains
KTIC
East of the Rockies, an active southern storm track will bring much-needed precipitation to locales from southeastern New Mexico across the southern two thirds of Texas into southern Oklahoma and the northern Delta. Despite the welcomed storminess, dry weather will linger from the south-central ...
Severe fire season predicted, firefighters prepare for the worst
KRQE News 13
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire season is around the corner and it's expected to be severe. New Mexico hasn't had a lot of snow this year, and that has firefighters worried about a very bad fire season. “Fire occurrence looks like this year there's going to be more fires, larger fires, and more extreme fire ...
Snow layers Northern New Mexico
taosnews
Taos Ski Valley reported 6 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours and a 20 inch base. Angel Fire Resort reported 5 inches of new snow. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a winter weather advisory for north central New Mexico including Taos. "Rain and high elevation snow will ...
Wild Horse Mesa herd hit hard by drought
taosnews
Where there are mountain lions and other predators, the numbers stay consistent. In New Mexico there might be 1,000 wild horses left, but they have already been wiped out. I have worked on counts of the horses in southern Colorado. Government agencies kept saying there were 600 horses by the Rio ...
Snow supports reduction of drought conditions in the high plains
KTIC
East of the Rockies, an active southern storm track will bring much-needed precipitation to locales from southeastern New Mexico across the southern two thirds of Texas into southern Oklahoma and the northern Delta. Despite the welcomed storminess, dry weather will linger from the south-central ...
Severe fire season predicted, firefighters prepare for the worst
KRQE News 13
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire season is around the corner and it's expected to be severe. New Mexico hasn't had a lot of snow this year, and that has firefighters worried about a very bad fire season. “Fire occurrence looks like this year there's going to be more fires, larger fires, and more extreme fire ...
Snow layers Northern New Mexico
taosnews
Taos Ski Valley reported 6 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours and a 20 inch base. Angel Fire Resort reported 5 inches of new snow. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a winter weather advisory for north central New Mexico including Taos. "Rain and high elevation snow will ...
February 14, 2018
Drought hitting Ruidoso's ski season hard
Santa Fe New Mexican
Alto Ski Shop owner Jodee Damron said business has been down about 75 percent. Tom Dorgan, owner of Ruidoso's Winter Park, said this is the driest winter the region has had in 125 years. The U.S. Drought Monitor reported last week that 80 percent of New Mexico is experience severe drought or ...
Knock. Knock. Who's there? Fire season.
KOAT Albuquerque
It's no secret we need rain. Right now, 80 percent of New Mexico is in a severe drought. Right now, the Albuquerque Fire Department is anticipating seeing smaller fires roughly half an acre to two acres in size. Advertisement. But If we do not see any moisture soon, fire season could be at our back door ...
More snow needed to pull Moffat County out of drought
Craig Daily Press
That puts Colorado on track to send the smallest amount of water downstream to Lake Powell in the past 10 years, according to data from the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. This could cause shortages to water users in parts of California, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. "At this point, it looks like it ...
Southwest Rain: Every Bit Helps
WeatherNation
This cannot come soon enough, as widespread drought grips the region. Rain and ... A few showers will be possible in southern California but the best chance for rain will be in Arizona and New Mexico. ... While not drought-busting by any means, this round of rain and snow is certainly much-needed.
Drought hitting Ruidoso's ski season exhausting
Luxora Leader
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico mountain hamlet known of its ski resort is struggling amid little snow and drought this winter. KVIA-TV in El Paso, Texas reports Ski Apache on Sierra Blanca Mountain in Ruidoso, New Mexico has only recorded 24 inches (61 centimeters) of snow. Ski Apache ...
Firefighters prep for fire season, say you should too
KOB 4
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - Living in many of New Mexico's most beautiful areas comes with a high risk. Firefighters are already preparing for a rough fire season, and say homeowners should be too. ... In June of 2016, the Dog Head Fire scorched nearly 18,000 acres in the Manzano Mountains.
Fire season could be knocking on our back door very soon
KOAT Albuquerque
Fire season could be knocking on our back door very soon ... Right now, 80 percent of New Mexico is in a severe drought. Right now, the ... But If we do not see any moisture soon, fire season could be at our back door and firefighters will be out patrolling the open space areas sooner than you think.
Cebollita Prescribed Burn Starts In March
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez ... Smoke from the prescribed burn will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Bureau regulations are met.
Drought hitting Ruidoso's ski season hard
Santa Fe New Mexican
Alto Ski Shop owner Jodee Damron said business has been down about 75 percent. Tom Dorgan, owner of Ruidoso's Winter Park, said this is the driest winter the region has had in 125 years. The U.S. Drought Monitor reported last week that 80 percent of New Mexico is experience severe drought or ...
Knock. Knock. Who's there? Fire season.
KOAT Albuquerque
It's no secret we need rain. Right now, 80 percent of New Mexico is in a severe drought. Right now, the Albuquerque Fire Department is anticipating seeing smaller fires roughly half an acre to two acres in size. Advertisement. But If we do not see any moisture soon, fire season could be at our back door ...
More snow needed to pull Moffat County out of drought
Craig Daily Press
That puts Colorado on track to send the smallest amount of water downstream to Lake Powell in the past 10 years, according to data from the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. This could cause shortages to water users in parts of California, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. "At this point, it looks like it ...
Southwest Rain: Every Bit Helps
WeatherNation
This cannot come soon enough, as widespread drought grips the region. Rain and ... A few showers will be possible in southern California but the best chance for rain will be in Arizona and New Mexico. ... While not drought-busting by any means, this round of rain and snow is certainly much-needed.
Drought hitting Ruidoso's ski season exhausting
Luxora Leader
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico mountain hamlet known of its ski resort is struggling amid little snow and drought this winter. KVIA-TV in El Paso, Texas reports Ski Apache on Sierra Blanca Mountain in Ruidoso, New Mexico has only recorded 24 inches (61 centimeters) of snow. Ski Apache ...
Firefighters prep for fire season, say you should too
KOB 4
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - Living in many of New Mexico's most beautiful areas comes with a high risk. Firefighters are already preparing for a rough fire season, and say homeowners should be too. ... In June of 2016, the Dog Head Fire scorched nearly 18,000 acres in the Manzano Mountains.
Fire season could be knocking on our back door very soon
KOAT Albuquerque
Fire season could be knocking on our back door very soon ... Right now, 80 percent of New Mexico is in a severe drought. Right now, the ... But If we do not see any moisture soon, fire season could be at our back door and firefighters will be out patrolling the open space areas sooner than you think.
Cebollita Prescribed Burn Starts In March
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez ... Smoke from the prescribed burn will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Bureau regulations are met.
February 13, 2018
Drought Hitting Ruidoso's Ski Season Hard
U.S. News & World Report
Drought Hitting Ruidoso's Ski Season Hard. A New Mexico mountain hamlet known of its ski resort is struggling amid little snow and drought this winter. Feb. 13, 2018, at 2:29 a.m.. Drought Hitting Ruidoso's Ski Season Hard. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post to Reddit. Email.
Snow, rain does little to dampen drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
Angie Rizzo of Santa Fe hula-hoops for photographs being taken by her friend Sarah Palmer at the Cross of the Martyrs on Sept. 2. In the background is smoke fro the Pino Fire east of Jemez Springs. Luis Sánchez Saturno/New Mexican file photo. Snow, rain does little to dampen drought.
A Hot, Dry Winter in California. Could It Be Drought Again?
New York Times
As in California, the upper Colorado basin — parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming — had plenty of snow runoff last year, Mr. Smith said. But without significant snowfall by April, even the upper basin will suffer. His forecast for the runoff this year into Lake Powell, the reservoir at the ...
Rain, snow, bring some relief to drought-stricken Southwest
The Weather Network
Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 12:27 - As of this past Tuesday February 6th most of the southwest from southern California into New Mexico and Colorado where in a moderate drought situation. Close to 50% of the Four Corner states where also experiencing severe drought conditions while isolated ...
Dry Weather Looks to Continue into Summer for Much of the Country
AgWeb
At the moment approximately two-thirds of the country is going through drought conditions. Nearly all of the southern half of the country is experiencing some dryness while the Northern Plains' states. The current drought is because of a La Nina weather pattern, says Art Douglas, meteorologist and ...
State braces for early start to fire season
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Forest Service is calling in firefighting crews two to three weeks earlier than it typically does for the spring fire season. Hot Shot crews, who are experienced firefighters, and firefighting aircraft also are being called in early, said Bill King, a fire management officer for the Santa Fe and Carson national ...
Record low snowpack foretells troubling spring, summer
NMPolitics.net
From there, snowpack is supposed to build through early spring. Jones says storms may still hit the Sandias and other mountains in New Mexico this spring — and this weekend's storms brought one to six inches to places like Gallup, Santa Fe and Angel Fire. But new snow won't likely make up for the ...
Drought Hitting Ruidoso's Ski Season Hard
U.S. News & World Report
Drought Hitting Ruidoso's Ski Season Hard. A New Mexico mountain hamlet known of its ski resort is struggling amid little snow and drought this winter. Feb. 13, 2018, at 2:29 a.m.. Drought Hitting Ruidoso's Ski Season Hard. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post to Reddit. Email.
Snow, rain does little to dampen drought
Santa Fe New Mexican
Angie Rizzo of Santa Fe hula-hoops for photographs being taken by her friend Sarah Palmer at the Cross of the Martyrs on Sept. 2. In the background is smoke fro the Pino Fire east of Jemez Springs. Luis Sánchez Saturno/New Mexican file photo. Snow, rain does little to dampen drought.
A Hot, Dry Winter in California. Could It Be Drought Again?
New York Times
As in California, the upper Colorado basin — parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming — had plenty of snow runoff last year, Mr. Smith said. But without significant snowfall by April, even the upper basin will suffer. His forecast for the runoff this year into Lake Powell, the reservoir at the ...
Rain, snow, bring some relief to drought-stricken Southwest
The Weather Network
Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 12:27 - As of this past Tuesday February 6th most of the southwest from southern California into New Mexico and Colorado where in a moderate drought situation. Close to 50% of the Four Corner states where also experiencing severe drought conditions while isolated ...
Dry Weather Looks to Continue into Summer for Much of the Country
AgWeb
At the moment approximately two-thirds of the country is going through drought conditions. Nearly all of the southern half of the country is experiencing some dryness while the Northern Plains' states. The current drought is because of a La Nina weather pattern, says Art Douglas, meteorologist and ...
State braces for early start to fire season
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Forest Service is calling in firefighting crews two to three weeks earlier than it typically does for the spring fire season. Hot Shot crews, who are experienced firefighters, and firefighting aircraft also are being called in early, said Bill King, a fire management officer for the Santa Fe and Carson national ...
Record low snowpack foretells troubling spring, summer
NMPolitics.net
From there, snowpack is supposed to build through early spring. Jones says storms may still hit the Sandias and other mountains in New Mexico this spring — and this weekend's storms brought one to six inches to places like Gallup, Santa Fe and Angel Fire. But new snow won't likely make up for the ...
February 12, 2018
Rain returns to Southern California; enough to help drought?
The Weather Network
Sunday, February 11, 2018, 14:52 - After a prolonged dry spell, rain is finally on track to return to Southern California and the Desert Southwest. But with the winter rainfall deficit already tipping most of the region into moderate to severe drought, how much help is on the way this week? Forecasters are ...
Winter storm brings fresh snow to ski areas
KOAT Albuquerque
Ski Santa Fe received five inches of fresh snow from Sunday morning's winter storm, but it is not enough to impact New Mexico's severe drought, nor open the ski area's upper lifts. "We have had the upper mountain open by Christmas pretty much every year for the last ten, except for this one, but it could ...
Record low snowpack foretells troubling spring, summer
New Mexico Political Report
The lack of snow in New Mexico's mountains will have implications for farmers and cities in the spring and summer. And certain tree populations in many of the state's mountain ranges, including the Sandias and Jemez Mountains, are already experiencing large-scale dieoffs. Drought and warming ...
Fire Danger Today but Could Relief be on the Way?
WeatherNation
This means that fire concerns are present this Monday especially across southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. What is prompting this ... The stronger winds paired with the relative humidity levels around 15-20% means that any fire that starts could quickly spread. There are many dry ...
Rain returns to Southern California; enough to help drought?
The Weather Network
Sunday, February 11, 2018, 14:52 - After a prolonged dry spell, rain is finally on track to return to Southern California and the Desert Southwest. But with the winter rainfall deficit already tipping most of the region into moderate to severe drought, how much help is on the way this week? Forecasters are ...
Winter storm brings fresh snow to ski areas
KOAT Albuquerque
Ski Santa Fe received five inches of fresh snow from Sunday morning's winter storm, but it is not enough to impact New Mexico's severe drought, nor open the ski area's upper lifts. "We have had the upper mountain open by Christmas pretty much every year for the last ten, except for this one, but it could ...
Record low snowpack foretells troubling spring, summer
New Mexico Political Report
The lack of snow in New Mexico's mountains will have implications for farmers and cities in the spring and summer. And certain tree populations in many of the state's mountain ranges, including the Sandias and Jemez Mountains, are already experiencing large-scale dieoffs. Drought and warming ...
Fire Danger Today but Could Relief be on the Way?
WeatherNation
This means that fire concerns are present this Monday especially across southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. What is prompting this ... The stronger winds paired with the relative humidity levels around 15-20% means that any fire that starts could quickly spread. There are many dry ...
February 11, 2018
Anglers planting trees in reservoir to help fish survive drought
KOAT Albuquerque
Volunteers with New Mexico B.A.S.S Nation are planting Gooding's Willow in Elephant Butte ahead of irrigation season. Conservationists say it is the best plant to grow underwater to help fish habitat, especially when the water level starts decreasing. Experts say it is crucial to help fish habitat now ...
Mussel in southeast New Mexico listed as endangered
Albuquerque Journal
Adult Texas hornshell mussels are seen after they were taken from the Black River in southeast New Mexico. Wildlife advocates say the ... a single stochastic event such as a contaminant spill or drought could eliminate an entire population of Texas hornshell,” FWS wrote. FWS estimates that 48,000 ...
Anglers planting trees in reservoir to help fish survive drought
KOAT Albuquerque
Volunteers with New Mexico B.A.S.S Nation are planting Gooding's Willow in Elephant Butte ahead of irrigation season. Conservationists say it is the best plant to grow underwater to help fish habitat, especially when the water level starts decreasing. Experts say it is crucial to help fish habitat now ...
Mussel in southeast New Mexico listed as endangered
Albuquerque Journal
Adult Texas hornshell mussels are seen after they were taken from the Black River in southeast New Mexico. Wildlife advocates say the ... a single stochastic event such as a contaminant spill or drought could eliminate an entire population of Texas hornshell,” FWS wrote. FWS estimates that 48,000 ...
February 10, 2018
Instructors discuss the repercussions of current drought
UNM Daily Lobo
For anyone who has lived in New Mexico their entire life, or even just a few years, hearing the word, drought, is no surprise. The current statewide drought is severely impacting the water levels in the Rio Grande and the aquifer levels. According to John Fleck, professor of practice in Water Policy and ...
Weather Talk: Drought is spreading across the South
WDAY
Severe drought conditions persist across New Mexico, southern Colorado, northern Texas and Oklahoma. Without a ... Further west, California has received very little precipitation this winter and is poised to slide back into severe drought following a promisingly wet winter a year ago. Even the area ...
Warm winter days and then thoughts of summer fires
Mountain Town News
In New Mexico there are already questions about potential for forest fires. If past is prelude, this could be a tricky year. Dr. Ellis Margolis, a research ecologist, has studied tree rings and photographs of aspen stands, which commonly appear after major blazes, in assembling a history of fires in the Taos ...
Instructors discuss the repercussions of current drought
UNM Daily Lobo
For anyone who has lived in New Mexico their entire life, or even just a few years, hearing the word, drought, is no surprise. The current statewide drought is severely impacting the water levels in the Rio Grande and the aquifer levels. According to John Fleck, professor of practice in Water Policy and ...
Weather Talk: Drought is spreading across the South
WDAY
Severe drought conditions persist across New Mexico, southern Colorado, northern Texas and Oklahoma. Without a ... Further west, California has received very little precipitation this winter and is poised to slide back into severe drought following a promisingly wet winter a year ago. Even the area ...
Warm winter days and then thoughts of summer fires
Mountain Town News
In New Mexico there are already questions about potential for forest fires. If past is prelude, this could be a tricky year. Dr. Ellis Margolis, a research ecologist, has studied tree rings and photographs of aspen stands, which commonly appear after major blazes, in assembling a history of fires in the Taos ...
February 9, 2018
Wildfires a worry as drought increases in Southwest, Plains
The Weather Network
The prolonged drought has been steadily drying out large areas of vegetation from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma. With low humidity levels and no precipitation, large swaths of vegetation at this point have already been transformed into potential fuel for future wildfires. Drought ...
State Forestry: New Mexico could see worst fire season in decade
Las Cruces Sun-News
ALBUQUERQUE - New Mexico State Forestry officials say they already are anticipating an aggressive fire season, as 70 percent of the state is facing severe drought. KRQE-TV reports Forestry Division Official Greg Hesch says conditions are very dry and the agency already is training extra firefighters ...
A 'Milagro Beanfield War' In Las Vegas, NM?
Albuquerque Journal
Like many rural New Mexico communities, the valley enjoys a unique time-honored symbiotic relationship with the river that stems from its ... The city has long exploited the duplicitous narrative of drought and the need for storage in order to mask the vulgar transfer of wealth that has absolutely nothing to ...
Wildfires a worry as drought increases in Southwest, Plains
The Weather Network
The prolonged drought has been steadily drying out large areas of vegetation from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma. With low humidity levels and no precipitation, large swaths of vegetation at this point have already been transformed into potential fuel for future wildfires.
Tree rings reveal increased fire risk for southwestern US
Nature.com
Initially, researchers simply tried to understand how frequently fires had burned individual stands of trees, says Tom Swetnam, a fire ecologist at the University of Arizona in Tucson who is now based in New Mexico. Land-management agencies such as the US National Park Service and the US Forest ...
Fire officials: Malfunctioning lawnmower sparked small Bosque fire
KOB 4
Fire officials: Malfunctioning lawnmower sparked small Bosque fire. AddThis Sharing ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Firefighters were quick on the scene after reports of a fire in the Bosque. It sparked in the ... Fire officials told Kobe that the fire was started by a malfunctioning lawnmower. Bernalillo County ...
Fire season starting early?
White Mountain Independent
“Last year there were 91 human-caused fires on the ASNF, that was the third highest in our Region (Forest Service Region 3 includes 11 national forests in Arizona and New Mexico). Fifty-three of the fire starts were from campfires, that is the second highest number in the Region,” said Liza Simmons, ...
Wildfires a worry as drought increases in Southwest, Plains
The Weather Network
The prolonged drought has been steadily drying out large areas of vegetation from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma. With low humidity levels and no precipitation, large swaths of vegetation at this point have already been transformed into potential fuel for future wildfires. Drought ...
State Forestry: New Mexico could see worst fire season in decade
Las Cruces Sun-News
ALBUQUERQUE - New Mexico State Forestry officials say they already are anticipating an aggressive fire season, as 70 percent of the state is facing severe drought. KRQE-TV reports Forestry Division Official Greg Hesch says conditions are very dry and the agency already is training extra firefighters ...
A 'Milagro Beanfield War' In Las Vegas, NM?
Albuquerque Journal
Like many rural New Mexico communities, the valley enjoys a unique time-honored symbiotic relationship with the river that stems from its ... The city has long exploited the duplicitous narrative of drought and the need for storage in order to mask the vulgar transfer of wealth that has absolutely nothing to ...
Wildfires a worry as drought increases in Southwest, Plains
The Weather Network
The prolonged drought has been steadily drying out large areas of vegetation from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma. With low humidity levels and no precipitation, large swaths of vegetation at this point have already been transformed into potential fuel for future wildfires.
Tree rings reveal increased fire risk for southwestern US
Nature.com
Initially, researchers simply tried to understand how frequently fires had burned individual stands of trees, says Tom Swetnam, a fire ecologist at the University of Arizona in Tucson who is now based in New Mexico. Land-management agencies such as the US National Park Service and the US Forest ...
Fire officials: Malfunctioning lawnmower sparked small Bosque fire
KOB 4
Fire officials: Malfunctioning lawnmower sparked small Bosque fire. AddThis Sharing ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Firefighters were quick on the scene after reports of a fire in the Bosque. It sparked in the ... Fire officials told Kobe that the fire was started by a malfunctioning lawnmower. Bernalillo County ...
Fire season starting early?
White Mountain Independent
“Last year there were 91 human-caused fires on the ASNF, that was the third highest in our Region (Forest Service Region 3 includes 11 national forests in Arizona and New Mexico). Fifty-three of the fire starts were from campfires, that is the second highest number in the Region,” said Liza Simmons, ...
February 8, 2018
In Rural New Mexico, Ranchers Wage Their Battle Through The Courts
NPR
In arid New Mexico, the origin of pretty much any fight over the land is water, or what's left of it – it's feared that New Mexico is slipping back into drought. And the story around this fence is complicated. The land Stone stands on is public land. The ranchers don't own it. But they've long argued they do own ...
Precipitation shortfalls are severe in New Mexico
Ruidoso News
“With little relief in sight, conditions have continued to deteriorate across New Mexico, leaving 100 percent of the state in some category of drought.” Any benefit from the late monsoon season has passed, leaving moisture depletion in upper layers of soil. Statewide streamflow forecasts remain extremely ...
State Forestry: State Could See Worst Fire Season in Decade
U.S. News & World Report
State Forestry: State Could See Worst Fire Season in Decade. New Mexico State Forestry officials say they already are anticipating an aggressive fire season, as 70 percent of the state is facing severe drought. Feb. 8, 2018, at 9:52 a.m.. State Forestry: State Could See Worst Fire Season in Decade.
California and National Drought Summary for February 6, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for February 6, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics .... or at historical lows (25th percentile or lower, with many stations reporting no snow at all) from western Colorado and much of Utah southward into Arizona and New Mexico.
Water forecast is bleak for major reservoir in Southwest US
The Republic
The river also serves cities and farms in northwest Mexico. ... Along the San Juan River in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico, it's 32 percent of average. ... The river system has been stretched thin for years because of a prolonged drought interrupted by occasional snowy years.
State Forestry: New Mexico facing aggressive fire season
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with the New Mexico State Forestry say they are already gearing up for the upcoming fire season. With 70 percent of the state facing severe drought conditions, State Forestry says they are anticipating an aggressive fire season. “We've had a lot of undergrowth, ...
In Rural New Mexico, Ranchers Wage Their Battle Through The Courts
NPR
In arid New Mexico, the origin of pretty much any fight over the land is water, or what's left of it – it's feared that New Mexico is slipping back into drought. And the story around this fence is complicated. The land Stone stands on is public land. The ranchers don't own it. But they've long argued they do own ...
Precipitation shortfalls are severe in New Mexico
Ruidoso News
“With little relief in sight, conditions have continued to deteriorate across New Mexico, leaving 100 percent of the state in some category of drought.” Any benefit from the late monsoon season has passed, leaving moisture depletion in upper layers of soil. Statewide streamflow forecasts remain extremely ...
State Forestry: State Could See Worst Fire Season in Decade
U.S. News & World Report
State Forestry: State Could See Worst Fire Season in Decade. New Mexico State Forestry officials say they already are anticipating an aggressive fire season, as 70 percent of the state is facing severe drought. Feb. 8, 2018, at 9:52 a.m.. State Forestry: State Could See Worst Fire Season in Decade.
California and National Drought Summary for February 6, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for February 6, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics .... or at historical lows (25th percentile or lower, with many stations reporting no snow at all) from western Colorado and much of Utah southward into Arizona and New Mexico.
Water forecast is bleak for major reservoir in Southwest US
The Republic
The river also serves cities and farms in northwest Mexico. ... Along the San Juan River in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico, it's 32 percent of average. ... The river system has been stretched thin for years because of a prolonged drought interrupted by occasional snowy years.
State Forestry: New Mexico facing aggressive fire season
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with the New Mexico State Forestry say they are already gearing up for the upcoming fire season. With 70 percent of the state facing severe drought conditions, State Forestry says they are anticipating an aggressive fire season. “We've had a lot of undergrowth, ...
February 7, 2018
2018 US spring forecast: Cold, snow to linger in Northeast; Severe storms to kick off early in South
AccuWeather.com
As one of America's famous groundhogs declared last week: a slow transition to spring is in store for most of the United States this year. Much of the northern tier of the country will endure rounds of cold and snow into March and April before springlike air creeps in. Meanwhile, the southern half of the ...
2018 US spring forecast: Cold, snow to linger in Northeast; Severe storms to kick off early in South
AccuWeather.com
As one of America's famous groundhogs declared last week: a slow transition to spring is in store for most of the United States this year. Much of the northern tier of the country will endure rounds of cold and snow into March and April before springlike air creeps in. Meanwhile, the southern half of the ...
February 6, 2018
The winter that wasn't?
Santa Fe New Mexican
He said most of New Mexico is looking at “a 40 percent chance of below-normal precipitation. It's even higher when you get down to El Paso and Deming. It's just not looking good for the rest of the winter, heading into spring. “As the spring winds pick up … we're already in a drought condition, so it's not ...
Running Out of Water: Cape Town, the US, and Drought
Stanford University News
Most of the West, including virtually all of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, are in moderate or severe drought. It's far too early to know for sure whether 2017 was an aberration and 2018 will be another drought year. California depends each year on a handful of major storms from November to ...
Challenge brewing to forest thinning plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Hyde Park project is the first phase of a larger thinning program intended to reduce fire danger on 107,000 acres across the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in coming years. ... Other members include Tesuque Pueblo, the City of Santa Fe, The Nature Conservancy and New Mexico State Forestry.
The winter that wasn't?
Santa Fe New Mexican
He said most of New Mexico is looking at “a 40 percent chance of below-normal precipitation. It's even higher when you get down to El Paso and Deming. It's just not looking good for the rest of the winter, heading into spring. “As the spring winds pick up … we're already in a drought condition, so it's not ...
Running Out of Water: Cape Town, the US, and Drought
Stanford University News
Most of the West, including virtually all of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, are in moderate or severe drought. It's far too early to know for sure whether 2017 was an aberration and 2018 will be another drought year. California depends each year on a handful of major storms from November to ...
Challenge brewing to forest thinning plan
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Hyde Park project is the first phase of a larger thinning program intended to reduce fire danger on 107,000 acres across the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in coming years. ... Other members include Tesuque Pueblo, the City of Santa Fe, The Nature Conservancy and New Mexico State Forestry.
February 5, 2018
Want to ask a KOB meteorologist a weather question? Here's how you can
KOB 4
For example: KOB viewer Monica Bardon was wondering about how bad the state drought is getting, as New Mexico tacks on days without measurable precipitation. And while this hasn't been the driest winter just yet, it sits at a very close second – thanks to a combination of some bad luck and the La ...
Want to ask a KOB meteorologist a weather question? Here's how you can
KOB 4
For example: KOB viewer Monica Bardon was wondering about how bad the state drought is getting, as New Mexico tacks on days without measurable precipitation. And while this hasn't been the driest winter just yet, it sits at a very close second – thanks to a combination of some bad luck and the La ...
February 4, 2018
No rain in sight for drought-ridden American Southwest
AccuWeather.com
This is bad news for the areas major cities, including Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, Arizona, where conditions constitute a severe drought. In Albuquerque, KRQE News 13 reported that the dry weather has resulted in residents using 3 percent more water than usual to ...
Water, Water Everywhere Can't Quell a Western Drought
Wall Street Journal
... the drought conditions that have plagued it on and off for the past two decades—alarming water managers across several states. The dry conditions are fueling wildfires, threatening agriculture and hurting ski resorts. Drought already grips parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Southern ...
Lack of snowfall a concern
Santa Fe New Mexican
I am forwarded webinar invites on topics dealing with drought, climate change, regionalization, and aging water infrastructure on a daily basis from a variety of large water organizations such ... She is a graduate of New Mexico State University with a B.S. in environmental science and an M.S. in biology.
No rain in sight for drought-ridden American Southwest
AccuWeather.com
This is bad news for the areas major cities, including Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, Arizona, where conditions constitute a severe drought. In Albuquerque, KRQE News 13 reported that the dry weather has resulted in residents using 3 percent more water than usual to ...
Water, Water Everywhere Can't Quell a Western Drought
Wall Street Journal
... the drought conditions that have plagued it on and off for the past two decades—alarming water managers across several states. The dry conditions are fueling wildfires, threatening agriculture and hurting ski resorts. Drought already grips parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Southern ...
Lack of snowfall a concern
Santa Fe New Mexican
I am forwarded webinar invites on topics dealing with drought, climate change, regionalization, and aging water infrastructure on a daily basis from a variety of large water organizations such ... She is a graduate of New Mexico State University with a B.S. in environmental science and an M.S. in biology.
February 3, 2018
Drought is back; Augusta County adds water option
Staunton News Leader
"Mountain snowpack was abysmally low, reaching record low levels for this time of year in parts of New Mexico and Colorado," Heim wrote in the monitor this week. Climate scientists and managers of water agencies describe the situation as a “snow drought,” driven in part by winter temperatures that ...
Commentary: Respecting our elders should never grow old
Salt Lake Tribune
This past winter, while visiting the Four Corners region where Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico meet, we reflected on drought preparedness. Previous climate changes have sharpened the region's native people's abilities to live lightly in these arid lands. Yet one key challenge, voiced at a recent ...
Free wildland firefighting courses are gearing up for a busy post-drought season
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Wildland firefighting courses are gearing up for a busy post-drought season, and military veterans are getting trained for free. The New Mexico State Forestry Returning Heroes Wildland Firefighting Program is gearing up for a busy fire season, and State Forestry is ...
Drought is back; Augusta County adds water option
Staunton News Leader
"Mountain snowpack was abysmally low, reaching record low levels for this time of year in parts of New Mexico and Colorado," Heim wrote in the monitor this week. Climate scientists and managers of water agencies describe the situation as a “snow drought,” driven in part by winter temperatures that ...
Commentary: Respecting our elders should never grow old
Salt Lake Tribune
This past winter, while visiting the Four Corners region where Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico meet, we reflected on drought preparedness. Previous climate changes have sharpened the region's native people's abilities to live lightly in these arid lands. Yet one key challenge, voiced at a recent ...
Free wildland firefighting courses are gearing up for a busy post-drought season
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Wildland firefighting courses are gearing up for a busy post-drought season, and military veterans are getting trained for free. The New Mexico State Forestry Returning Heroes Wildland Firefighting Program is gearing up for a busy fire season, and State Forestry is ...
February 2, 2018
US drought at worst level in nearly 4 years
USA TODAY
Drought has returned with a vengeance across much of the U.S., with the worst conditions across southern and western parts of the nation. ... "Mountain snowpack was abysmally low, reaching record low levels for this time of year in parts of New Mexico and Colorado," Heim wrote in the monitor this ...
As drought returns, experts urge water conservation
KOB 4
Water Resources Division Manager Katherine Yuhas said that's why all New Mexicans must use water wisely, especially in times of severe drought. ... "Changing out some of those high water use plants to things that are more adaptive to the desert - to weathering drought and we have great rebates," ...
Parts of Texas Have Been Drier Than Death Valley This Winter, Including a Record Dry Streak of ...
Wunderground.com (blog)
30 Drought Monitor update, the growth of winter wheat has been slowed in Oklahoma, with 79 percent of the crop rated in poor or very poor condition. ... In fact, February is the driest month, on average, in several locations of the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico, according to an analysis by Dr. Brian ...
New Mexico Drought Breifing 2/1/2018
YouTube
New Mexico drought update as of February 1, 2018.
Unseasonable warmth to fuel brush fire danger, aggravate drought conditions in southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
Abnormal dryness to extreme drought has spread considerably since fall 2017, encompassing all of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, a majority of Colorado and a large portion of California, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The warm and dry weather that has been persistent for the last few ...
US drought at worst level in nearly 4 years
USA TODAY
Drought has returned with a vengeance across much of the U.S., with the worst conditions across southern and western parts of the nation. ... "Mountain snowpack was abysmally low, reaching record low levels for this time of year in parts of New Mexico and Colorado," Heim wrote in the monitor this ...
As drought returns, experts urge water conservation
KOB 4
Water Resources Division Manager Katherine Yuhas said that's why all New Mexicans must use water wisely, especially in times of severe drought. ... "Changing out some of those high water use plants to things that are more adaptive to the desert - to weathering drought and we have great rebates," ...
Parts of Texas Have Been Drier Than Death Valley This Winter, Including a Record Dry Streak of ...
Wunderground.com (blog)
30 Drought Monitor update, the growth of winter wheat has been slowed in Oklahoma, with 79 percent of the crop rated in poor or very poor condition. ... In fact, February is the driest month, on average, in several locations of the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico, according to an analysis by Dr. Brian ...
New Mexico Drought Breifing 2/1/2018
YouTube
New Mexico drought update as of February 1, 2018.
Unseasonable warmth to fuel brush fire danger, aggravate drought conditions in southwestern US
AccuWeather.com
Abnormal dryness to extreme drought has spread considerably since fall 2017, encompassing all of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, a majority of Colorado and a large portion of California, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The warm and dry weather that has been persistent for the last few ...
February 1, 2018
Drought hurting ski areas in New Mexico
KOB 4
Ski New Mexico Executive Director George Brooks said ski areas throughout the state have seen about 30 percent fewer visits so far this season. It's no wonder this is the case. More than half of the state is slipping into a severe drought with no relief in sight. The last time it was this rough on ski operators ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 30, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
They picked up Gulf of Mexico moisture as they crossed the Mississippi River Valley, dropping 2 or more inches of rain in the wetter areas from southeastern Texas to Southern New England. Half an inch or more of precipitation occurred from the Lower Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to the East Coast.
Drought hurting ski areas in New Mexico
KOB 4
Ski New Mexico Executive Director George Brooks said ski areas throughout the state have seen about 30 percent fewer visits so far this season. It's no wonder this is the case. More than half of the state is slipping into a severe drought with no relief in sight. The last time it was this rough on ski operators ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 30, 2018,10 Day Weather Outlook, and ...
Sierra Sun Times
They picked up Gulf of Mexico moisture as they crossed the Mississippi River Valley, dropping 2 or more inches of rain in the wetter areas from southeastern Texas to Southern New England. Half an inch or more of precipitation occurred from the Lower Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to the East Coast.
January 31, 2018
Q&A: How the drought impacts NM wildlife
KOAT Albuquerque
Drought impacts wildlife by reducing the amount of free water available, as well as limiting forage availability and hiding cover. This can reduce the ... Animals in New Mexico evolved with periodic drought, and populations should be able to sustain themselves provided the drought is not prolonged.
From Texas flooding to now drought and fire weather
The Weather Network US
Temperatures could get as warm as 30 degrees above normal in the Desert Southwest and the southern Plains mid-to-late week. While, sunshine and warmth sounds great (for this time of year), the dry conditions will help the start and rapid spread of brushfires across portions of Texas and New Mexico.
Rockies drought another problem for SoCal water supply
The Weather Network US
Cities like Albuquerque in New Mexico or Cheyenne in Wyoming drink it's water, but so do other major urban areas far from the Rockies like Los ... Since 2000, the basin has been experiencing an intense and extended drought that has impacted regional water supplies, hydropower, recreation and ...
Lawmakers Push Medicaid Buy-In Plan, State Sees Record Highs For Winter
KUNM
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued an update last week on the water supply outlook. Senior hydrologist Royce Fontenot says drought has expanded across New Mexico in recent weeks. Severe conditions now cover 60 percent of the state. New Mexico Lawmakers Seek To Protect Net ...
Cold weather, drought weigh on wheat conditions from Mexico to Canada
UkrAgroConsult
Drought is affecting many areas from Mexico through the U.S. Plains to the heart of Canada's Prairies. The area is ... However, for those crops that do tiller in the spring they will require significant amounts of moisture to restore favorable soil conditions to support new crop development. That brings us ...
Q&A: How the drought impacts NM wildlife
KOAT Albuquerque
Drought impacts wildlife by reducing the amount of free water available, as well as limiting forage availability and hiding cover. This can reduce the ... Animals in New Mexico evolved with periodic drought, and populations should be able to sustain themselves provided the drought is not prolonged.
From Texas flooding to now drought and fire weather
The Weather Network US
Temperatures could get as warm as 30 degrees above normal in the Desert Southwest and the southern Plains mid-to-late week. While, sunshine and warmth sounds great (for this time of year), the dry conditions will help the start and rapid spread of brushfires across portions of Texas and New Mexico.
Rockies drought another problem for SoCal water supply
The Weather Network US
Cities like Albuquerque in New Mexico or Cheyenne in Wyoming drink it's water, but so do other major urban areas far from the Rockies like Los ... Since 2000, the basin has been experiencing an intense and extended drought that has impacted regional water supplies, hydropower, recreation and ...
Lawmakers Push Medicaid Buy-In Plan, State Sees Record Highs For Winter
KUNM
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued an update last week on the water supply outlook. Senior hydrologist Royce Fontenot says drought has expanded across New Mexico in recent weeks. Severe conditions now cover 60 percent of the state. New Mexico Lawmakers Seek To Protect Net ...
Cold weather, drought weigh on wheat conditions from Mexico to Canada
UkrAgroConsult
Drought is affecting many areas from Mexico through the U.S. Plains to the heart of Canada's Prairies. The area is ... However, for those crops that do tiller in the spring they will require significant amounts of moisture to restore favorable soil conditions to support new crop development. That brings us ...
January 30, 2018
Is another drought brewing in our future as Mother Nature turns up the heat?
Delta Farm Press
Forecasters predict that increasing drought conditions across New Mexico and Texas, and below-average lake and reservoir levels, could result in dry fields and reduced irrigation resources during and after seeding takes place this spring. The threat of drought should not come as a surprise. Last week ...
Why Low Snowfall In The Rockies Is Concerning For Western Water Managers
90.3 KAZU
It's been snowy and cold this winter in parts of the country that don't usually see snow - the Gulf Coast, the Southeast. But here in the West, snowfall is at a record low. That is a problem for ski resorts and a longer-term worry for water managers. Grace Hood from Colorado Public Radio reports.
Is another drought brewing in our future as Mother Nature turns up the heat?
Delta Farm Press
Forecasters predict that increasing drought conditions across New Mexico and Texas, and below-average lake and reservoir levels, could result in dry fields and reduced irrigation resources during and after seeding takes place this spring. The threat of drought should not come as a surprise. Last week ...
Why Low Snowfall In The Rockies Is Concerning For Western Water Managers
90.3 KAZU
It's been snowy and cold this winter in parts of the country that don't usually see snow - the Gulf Coast, the Southeast. But here in the West, snowfall is at a record low. That is a problem for ski resorts and a longer-term worry for water managers. Grace Hood from Colorado Public Radio reports.
January 29, 2018
A dozen storms needed to help drought, experts say
KOAT Albuquerque
A dozen storms needed to help drought, experts say ... If there are no strong winter and spring storms, fire season could begin as soon as next month in the lower elevations of New Mexico, according to fire ... Last Sunday's winter blast was not enough to get the state out of drought conditions.
A dozen storms needed to help drought, experts say
KOAT Albuquerque
A dozen storms needed to help drought, experts say ... If there are no strong winter and spring storms, fire season could begin as soon as next month in the lower elevations of New Mexico, according to fire ... Last Sunday's winter blast was not enough to get the state out of drought conditions.
January 27, 2018
New Mexico in dire situation with recent drought conditions
KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico in dire situation with recent drought conditions. Share. 11 Shares. Copy Link. Copy. {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! KOAT. Updated: 5:37 PM MST Jan 26, 2018. Justin Matthews · General Assignment Reporter. New Mexico in dire situation with recent drought conditions. Share.
Latest map shows severe drought conditions in New Mexico
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest drought map shows New Mexico's lackluster winter is really hurting the state. The map shows most of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions, as marked by the orange areas. Southern New Mexico is a little bit better off with moderate and ...
Drought strikes outdoor recreation in New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
A snowstorm that hit northern New Mexico the weekend of Jan. 20-21 was welcome but did little to alleviate the situation, he noted. River rafting guides have ridden out droughts like this before and are prepared for low water conditions, says Steve Miller of New Wave Rafting in Embudo and president of ...
Dry conditions cramp New Mexico water supply forecast
Seattle Times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's water resources could feel the pinch later this year thanks to dismal snowpack and a strengthening weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that typically ... Senior hydrologist Royce Fontenot says drought has expanded across New Mexico in recent weeks.
Flu Activity Increases Across State, Public Hearing On Chromium Plume
KUNM
Senior hydrologist Royce Fontenot says drought has expanded across New Mexico in recent weeks. Severe conditions now cover 60 percent of the state. He said some areas, particularly in the eastern plains, have not seen any moisture for the last 100 days or so. He also said snowpack levels for all ...
WEATHER AUTHORITY ALERT: Elevated Fire Danger for parts of West Texas
CBS7 News (press release)
The combination of gusty southwest winds and low humidity levels along with dry conditions will lead to elevated fire danger over the mountains of West Texas north into the plains of southeast New Mexico. Please obey any burn bans or fire restrictions in place for your county and move any outdoor ...
New Mexico in dire situation with recent drought conditions
KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico in dire situation with recent drought conditions. Share. 11 Shares. Copy Link. Copy. {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! KOAT. Updated: 5:37 PM MST Jan 26, 2018. Justin Matthews · General Assignment Reporter. New Mexico in dire situation with recent drought conditions. Share.
Latest map shows severe drought conditions in New Mexico
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest drought map shows New Mexico's lackluster winter is really hurting the state. The map shows most of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions, as marked by the orange areas. Southern New Mexico is a little bit better off with moderate and ...
Drought strikes outdoor recreation in New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
A snowstorm that hit northern New Mexico the weekend of Jan. 20-21 was welcome but did little to alleviate the situation, he noted. River rafting guides have ridden out droughts like this before and are prepared for low water conditions, says Steve Miller of New Wave Rafting in Embudo and president of ...
Dry conditions cramp New Mexico water supply forecast
Seattle Times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's water resources could feel the pinch later this year thanks to dismal snowpack and a strengthening weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that typically ... Senior hydrologist Royce Fontenot says drought has expanded across New Mexico in recent weeks.
Flu Activity Increases Across State, Public Hearing On Chromium Plume
KUNM
Senior hydrologist Royce Fontenot says drought has expanded across New Mexico in recent weeks. Severe conditions now cover 60 percent of the state. He said some areas, particularly in the eastern plains, have not seen any moisture for the last 100 days or so. He also said snowpack levels for all ...
WEATHER AUTHORITY ALERT: Elevated Fire Danger for parts of West Texas
CBS7 News (press release)
The combination of gusty southwest winds and low humidity levels along with dry conditions will lead to elevated fire danger over the mountains of West Texas north into the plains of southeast New Mexico. Please obey any burn bans or fire restrictions in place for your county and move any outdoor ...
January 26, 2018
Drought returns to New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Last year at this time, only 2.5 percent of the state was considered to be in severe drought and less than 9.5 percent was considered abnormally dry – but that was not a typical year for New Mexico, which recently has had long dry periods. “We look at precipitation and temperature and other factors and ...
Meteorologists predicting big fire season
KOB 4
"That will allow any fires that develop in the grass and brush to be carried forward and spread into those timber areas as we warm up," Guyer said. Signs are pointing to an even earlier start to fire season, Guyer said. With all that in mind, he said it's up to all New Mexicans to stay diligent and proceed with ...
A dry winter leaves New Mexico thirsty
Albuquerque Journal
The lackluster winter snowpack means less spring runoff to feed the state's rivers, less water available to recharge the state's reservoirs, a greater chance for a hellish fire season and a defrosted ski industry. More than 93 percent of New Mexico is experiencing drought conditions, according to the U.S. ...
Snow has come to New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
Angel Fire received 7 inches and now has a 12-inch base, with 32 percent of its terrain open. The resort is now offering free night skiing and ... “We know it's been an exceptionally slow start to winter here in New Mexico,” marketing director Spencer Weimar said. “Things are starting to turn around with ...
Drought returns to New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Last year at this time, only 2.5 percent of the state was considered to be in severe drought and less than 9.5 percent was considered abnormally dry – but that was not a typical year for New Mexico, which recently has had long dry periods. “We look at precipitation and temperature and other factors and ...
Meteorologists predicting big fire season
KOB 4
"That will allow any fires that develop in the grass and brush to be carried forward and spread into those timber areas as we warm up," Guyer said. Signs are pointing to an even earlier start to fire season, Guyer said. With all that in mind, he said it's up to all New Mexicans to stay diligent and proceed with ...
A dry winter leaves New Mexico thirsty
Albuquerque Journal
The lackluster winter snowpack means less spring runoff to feed the state's rivers, less water available to recharge the state's reservoirs, a greater chance for a hellish fire season and a defrosted ski industry. More than 93 percent of New Mexico is experiencing drought conditions, according to the U.S. ...
Snow has come to New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
Angel Fire received 7 inches and now has a 12-inch base, with 32 percent of its terrain open. The resort is now offering free night skiing and ... “We know it's been an exceptionally slow start to winter here in New Mexico,” marketing director Spencer Weimar said. “Things are starting to turn around with ...
January 25, 2018
California and National Drought Summary for January 23, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
The low snowpack in the mountains was impacting the recreation industry (ski resorts), but some parts of New Mexico were beginning to see agricultural impacts, mostly forage. As relayed by the NDMC, agricultural impacts from the drought are being felt in Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma and include ...
First fire danger, then snow to mountains
Pueblo Chieftain
Critical fire weather conditions will occur over parts of the Eastern Plains and the Southern Colorado mountain region from Thursday morning into late ... Over the southern mountains, the greatest threat area will be from the higher elevations of Fremont County southward to the Colorado and New Mexico ...
Wildfire Risk for the Central and Southern Plains
WeatherNation
Parts of the Southern and Central Plains will see an elevated risk of fire weather Thursday. Parts of the Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas are under a critical wildfire threat through Thursday. This means that conditions are favorable for fire development or fire spreading danger.
California and National Drought Summary for January 23, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
The low snowpack in the mountains was impacting the recreation industry (ski resorts), but some parts of New Mexico were beginning to see agricultural impacts, mostly forage. As relayed by the NDMC, agricultural impacts from the drought are being felt in Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma and include ...
First fire danger, then snow to mountains
Pueblo Chieftain
Critical fire weather conditions will occur over parts of the Eastern Plains and the Southern Colorado mountain region from Thursday morning into late ... Over the southern mountains, the greatest threat area will be from the higher elevations of Fremont County southward to the Colorado and New Mexico ...
Wildfire Risk for the Central and Southern Plains
WeatherNation
Parts of the Southern and Central Plains will see an elevated risk of fire weather Thursday. Parts of the Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas are under a critical wildfire threat through Thursday. This means that conditions are favorable for fire development or fire spreading danger.
January 23, 2018
A Southwest water dispute reaches the Supreme Court
High Country News
But disputes between states over the river continued, especially during times of drought. The latest stems from a 2014 lawsuit filed by the state of Texas, claiming that by allowing farmers in southern New Mexico to pump groundwater, New Mexico was depleting the water destined for Texas under the Rio ...
Plan ahead for diversity
Farm Talk
In Oklahoma, 100 percent of the state is abnormally dry (D0 or worse) with 84 percent of the state in some form of drought (D1 or worse). The bulk of the drought is D1 ... New Mexico hay stocks were unchanged and Colorado reported a 6.1 percent year over year increase. However, combined hay stocks ...
Oil And Gas Leases Near Chaco Spur Protests, Lawmaker Tells Education Secretary To Resign
KUNM
Firefighters have battled a rare winter blaze in eastern New Mexico amid conditions ripe for winter wildfires from the mid-South through the Great Plains. The Eastern New Mexico News reports authorities on Sunday were able to contain the grass fire north of Clovis, New Mexico, that grew to 3.1 square ...
A Southwest water dispute reaches the Supreme Court
High Country News
But disputes between states over the river continued, especially during times of drought. The latest stems from a 2014 lawsuit filed by the state of Texas, claiming that by allowing farmers in southern New Mexico to pump groundwater, New Mexico was depleting the water destined for Texas under the Rio ...
Plan ahead for diversity
Farm Talk
In Oklahoma, 100 percent of the state is abnormally dry (D0 or worse) with 84 percent of the state in some form of drought (D1 or worse). The bulk of the drought is D1 ... New Mexico hay stocks were unchanged and Colorado reported a 6.1 percent year over year increase. However, combined hay stocks ...
Oil And Gas Leases Near Chaco Spur Protests, Lawmaker Tells Education Secretary To Resign
KUNM
Firefighters have battled a rare winter blaze in eastern New Mexico amid conditions ripe for winter wildfires from the mid-South through the Great Plains. The Eastern New Mexico News reports authorities on Sunday were able to contain the grass fire north of Clovis, New Mexico, that grew to 3.1 square ...
January 22, 2018
Rare winter wildfire sparks in eastern New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
The Eastern New Mexico News reports authorities on Sunday were able to contain the grass fire north of Clovis, New Mexico, that grew to 3.1 square miles (8 square kilometers). Clovis Fire Department Battalion Chief Joel Gershon says there were no injuries or structures damaged. The cause of the fire ...
Rare winter wildfire sparks in eastern New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
The Eastern New Mexico News reports authorities on Sunday were able to contain the grass fire north of Clovis, New Mexico, that grew to 3.1 square miles (8 square kilometers). Clovis Fire Department Battalion Chief Joel Gershon says there were no injuries or structures damaged. The cause of the fire ...
January 20, 2018
Will winter ever get here?
Mountain View Journal
Much of the West is falling back into drought conditions, in terms of snow pack, with at record or near-record lows over much of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. At many measuring sites, the snow pack was less than 50 percent of average and it is between in many places in across Arizona and ...
How The Government Shutdown Is Putting My Entire Town At Risk
Forbes
... so on Friday I took a bike ride down a National Forest trail a few miles from my house in Taos, New Mexico that would typically be under several inches of snow in January. At the end of the trail I was greeted by an unsettling sight: smoke rising from an apparent small forest fire in the trees above me.
Will winter ever get here?
Mountain View Journal
Much of the West is falling back into drought conditions, in terms of snow pack, with at record or near-record lows over much of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. At many measuring sites, the snow pack was less than 50 percent of average and it is between in many places in across Arizona and ...
How The Government Shutdown Is Putting My Entire Town At Risk
Forbes
... so on Friday I took a bike ride down a National Forest trail a few miles from my house in Taos, New Mexico that would typically be under several inches of snow in January. At the end of the trail I was greeted by an unsettling sight: smoke rising from an apparent small forest fire in the trees above me.
January 18, 2018
California and National Drought Summary for January 16, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In Utah, the low snow and snow water equivalency values caused an expansion of severe drought in central Utah and moderate drought in northeastern Utah. Abnormally dry conditions were pushed to include all of northern Utah and extreme southwestern Wyoming. In eastern New Mexico, severe ...
Drought Increases Wildfire Risk In the Great Plains Through Spring
AgWeb
... Plains isn't the only area facing dryness. The current National Drought Monitor shows widespread drought in the Southwest through the Midwest and Southeast. March and April will present elevated fire risk for portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as Arizona and New Mexico.
Lecture illuminates 400 years of fire
taosnews
The Nature Conservancy presents a free lecture by Dr. Ellis Margolis, a research ecologist with the United States Geological Survey's New Mexico Landscapes Field Station based in Santa Fe. Margolis recently led a research team in a study of the history of fire patterns in the Taos mountains. The team ...
How Regulations Made California's Fires Worse
American Thinker
After raging through almost all of December, the so-called Thomas fire, California's largest wildfire ever recorded, was finally contained on January 12. ... Meanwhile, citizens in New Mexico are petitioning the state legislature to facilitate forest management so that fires at the scale of those in California ...
The Latest: Federal funds to help fight fire in New Mexico
Jimma University
LA CUEVA, N.M. (AP) - The Latest on a wildfire burning in northern New Mexico (all times local):. 6:20 p.m.. New Mexico's request for funding to help with the fight against a blaze that prompted evacuations in northern New Mexico has been granted by the federal government. A National Park Service .
California and National Drought Summary for January 16, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In Utah, the low snow and snow water equivalency values caused an expansion of severe drought in central Utah and moderate drought in northeastern Utah. Abnormally dry conditions were pushed to include all of northern Utah and extreme southwestern Wyoming. In eastern New Mexico, severe ...
Drought Increases Wildfire Risk In the Great Plains Through Spring
AgWeb
... Plains isn't the only area facing dryness. The current National Drought Monitor shows widespread drought in the Southwest through the Midwest and Southeast. March and April will present elevated fire risk for portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as Arizona and New Mexico.
Lecture illuminates 400 years of fire
taosnews
The Nature Conservancy presents a free lecture by Dr. Ellis Margolis, a research ecologist with the United States Geological Survey's New Mexico Landscapes Field Station based in Santa Fe. Margolis recently led a research team in a study of the history of fire patterns in the Taos mountains. The team ...
How Regulations Made California's Fires Worse
American Thinker
After raging through almost all of December, the so-called Thomas fire, California's largest wildfire ever recorded, was finally contained on January 12. ... Meanwhile, citizens in New Mexico are petitioning the state legislature to facilitate forest management so that fires at the scale of those in California ...
The Latest: Federal funds to help fight fire in New Mexico
Jimma University
LA CUEVA, N.M. (AP) - The Latest on a wildfire burning in northern New Mexico (all times local):. 6:20 p.m.. New Mexico's request for funding to help with the fight against a blaze that prompted evacuations in northern New Mexico has been granted by the federal government. A National Park Service .
January 15, 2018
Demand for New Mexico green chiles leaves farmers scrambling to increase supplies
Marketplace.org
Some of the chile buyers are trying to meet the demand by looking to Mexico when the local harvests run out, said Rick Ledbetter, the president of the New Mexico Chile Growers Association. While drought plays some role in New Mexico's limited supply, the main problem for New Mexico growers is ...
Snowpack Near Record Lows Spells Trouble for Western Water Supplies
InsideClimate News
1, the snowpack was less than 50 percent of average. Across Arizona and New Mexico, it was between 0 and 6 percent of average. California last winter rebounded from its most intense extended drought (2011-2016) on record, but the state is once again dry and hot. October and November were the ...
Hidden History: Pioneering family established working town in New Mexico
KRQE News 13
Unfortunately, it was not long after the drought ruined crops that residents were forced to look elsewhere to live. Once again, people followed the pioneering Boyer family for a new and better establishment in New Mexico. “The the Boyer family did not give up. They took their dream of an all-black ...
Demand for New Mexico green chiles leaves farmers scrambling to increase supplies
Marketplace.org
Some of the chile buyers are trying to meet the demand by looking to Mexico when the local harvests run out, said Rick Ledbetter, the president of the New Mexico Chile Growers Association. While drought plays some role in New Mexico's limited supply, the main problem for New Mexico growers is ...
Snowpack Near Record Lows Spells Trouble for Western Water Supplies
InsideClimate News
1, the snowpack was less than 50 percent of average. Across Arizona and New Mexico, it was between 0 and 6 percent of average. California last winter rebounded from its most intense extended drought (2011-2016) on record, but the state is once again dry and hot. October and November were the ...
Hidden History: Pioneering family established working town in New Mexico
KRQE News 13
Unfortunately, it was not long after the drought ruined crops that residents were forced to look elsewhere to live. Once again, people followed the pioneering Boyer family for a new and better establishment in New Mexico. “The the Boyer family did not give up. They took their dream of an all-black ...
January 13, 2018
That Little Bit Of Rain Didn't Do Much
KUNM
We got some rain this week in New Mexico. It ended a 96-day dry streak in Albuquerque. But that doesn't mean we don't need a lot more rain and snow. “We're so far behind, that really all that we saw was not going to do much, really anything, to the state of the drought in NM,” said Royce Fontenot, ...
That Little Bit Of Rain Didn't Do Much
KUNM
We got some rain this week in New Mexico. It ended a 96-day dry streak in Albuquerque. But that doesn't mean we don't need a lot more rain and snow. “We're so far behind, that really all that we saw was not going to do much, really anything, to the state of the drought in NM,” said Royce Fontenot, ...
January 12, 2018
Drought threatens future of Enchanted Forest area
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Enchanted Forest cross-country ski and snowshoe area in northern New Mexico remains closed due to a lack of snow and the operator is seeking ... Snowpack across New Mexico and southern Colorado is way down this year due to drought during the fall and early winter.
Drought, Army Worms Plaguing Western Wheat Producers
AgWeb
Drought and dryness is continuing to expand across the Great Plains and southwestern states. In the latest Drought Monitor, roughly 57 percent of the U.S. is experiencing some form of drought. The biggest changes are happening in the southern Plains states of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado ...
A little snow, but not enough
Santa Fe New Mexican
Angel Fire picked up 2 inches and has a foot base, with 10 runs open, including a few beginner slopes on the backside and Headin' Home on the ... is no better place to experience the thrill of learning to ski or ride than on a bluebird day as we have here in New Mexico,” said Robin May, Angel Fire's ski ...
Northern New Mexico ski areas wrestle with lack of snow, warm temperatures
taosnews
Angel Fire Resort, Red River Ski Area, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Taos Ski Valley have been hard at work making snow and keeping a few runs open for their guests eager to hit the slopes as the New Mexico ski season begins to look into late January for better snow conditions. "If Mother ...
Always plan for wildfire – and evacuation
Albuquerque Journal
Closer to home, much of New Mexico's forests are heavily overgrown, and many homes and ranches are perilously positioned among high-fuel areas. This spring is projected to be warm and very dry, with heightened fire danger – ideal conditions for the imaginary case above where dry lightning ...
Drought threatens future of Enchanted Forest area
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Enchanted Forest cross-country ski and snowshoe area in northern New Mexico remains closed due to a lack of snow and the operator is seeking ... Snowpack across New Mexico and southern Colorado is way down this year due to drought during the fall and early winter.
Drought, Army Worms Plaguing Western Wheat Producers
AgWeb
Drought and dryness is continuing to expand across the Great Plains and southwestern states. In the latest Drought Monitor, roughly 57 percent of the U.S. is experiencing some form of drought. The biggest changes are happening in the southern Plains states of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado ...
A little snow, but not enough
Santa Fe New Mexican
Angel Fire picked up 2 inches and has a foot base, with 10 runs open, including a few beginner slopes on the backside and Headin' Home on the ... is no better place to experience the thrill of learning to ski or ride than on a bluebird day as we have here in New Mexico,” said Robin May, Angel Fire's ski ...
Northern New Mexico ski areas wrestle with lack of snow, warm temperatures
taosnews
Angel Fire Resort, Red River Ski Area, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Taos Ski Valley have been hard at work making snow and keeping a few runs open for their guests eager to hit the slopes as the New Mexico ski season begins to look into late January for better snow conditions. "If Mother ...
Always plan for wildfire – and evacuation
Albuquerque Journal
Closer to home, much of New Mexico's forests are heavily overgrown, and many homes and ranches are perilously positioned among high-fuel areas. This spring is projected to be warm and very dry, with heightened fire danger – ideal conditions for the imaginary case above where dry lightning ...
January 11, 2018
New Mexico rejoices as parts of state see precipitation
Santa Fe New Mexican
The most recent federal map that tracks drought shows much of the American Southwest is dealing with conditions that include moderate to severe drought. Every square mile of neighboring Arizona is affected, while it's dry across New Mexico but for a sliver of its southeastern border with Texas.
California and National Drought Summary for January 9, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In the central Rocky Mountains and Four Corners regions, drought conditions continued to intensify, with moderate and severe drought expanding over Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and southern Wyoming. Abnormally dry conditions were introduced into Oregon, northern California, and western Idaho ...
In Deep Water
KRWG
As severe drought returns to New Mexico, farmers and skiers alike fret over the state's lack of snow. Meanwhile, on a cold, cloudy Monday morning in Washington, DC, attorneys for New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States government grappled over the muddy waters of the Rio Grande.
City approves LEDA project for local start-up company
Alamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO — City Commissioners approved an agreement for a local economic development project with Drought Adaptation Industries, a local ... "Their project is incredibly strong from the tenets of what LEDA is about, in the manufacturing phase, exportation phase out of New Mexico, not to ...
Floods, Fires, and LA's Future
Natural Resources Defense Council
Some residents in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara counties that were recently evacuated due to the Thomas, La Tuna, and Creek fires were again ... Albuquerque, New Mexico has already had difficulty with its water allocations due in part to ash-laden water from increased forest fire activity.
New Mexico rejoices as parts of state see precipitation
Santa Fe New Mexican
The most recent federal map that tracks drought shows much of the American Southwest is dealing with conditions that include moderate to severe drought. Every square mile of neighboring Arizona is affected, while it's dry across New Mexico but for a sliver of its southeastern border with Texas.
California and National Drought Summary for January 9, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In the central Rocky Mountains and Four Corners regions, drought conditions continued to intensify, with moderate and severe drought expanding over Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and southern Wyoming. Abnormally dry conditions were introduced into Oregon, northern California, and western Idaho ...
In Deep Water
KRWG
As severe drought returns to New Mexico, farmers and skiers alike fret over the state's lack of snow. Meanwhile, on a cold, cloudy Monday morning in Washington, DC, attorneys for New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States government grappled over the muddy waters of the Rio Grande.
City approves LEDA project for local start-up company
Alamogordo Daily News
ALAMOGORDO — City Commissioners approved an agreement for a local economic development project with Drought Adaptation Industries, a local ... "Their project is incredibly strong from the tenets of what LEDA is about, in the manufacturing phase, exportation phase out of New Mexico, not to ...
Floods, Fires, and LA's Future
Natural Resources Defense Council
Some residents in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara counties that were recently evacuated due to the Thomas, La Tuna, and Creek fires were again ... Albuquerque, New Mexico has already had difficulty with its water allocations due in part to ash-laden water from increased forest fire activity.
January 10, 2018
New Mexico rejoices as parts of state finally see rain
FireEngineering.com
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say other areas of New Mexico did receive some snow with the latest storm, but dry conditions still persist over much of the state. While the recent moisture is welcomed, water managers and environmentalists are most concerned about the snowpack along ...
Strong Winds, Blowing Dust and Fire Danger Today
CBS7 News (press release)
An overall pleasant start to the day is expected. The much anticipated upper level storm that brought flooding and mudslides to California yesterday, is moving across Arizona this morning and will move into New Mexico shortly. Later in the day, a strong belt of mid-level winds will eject eastward, across ...
New Mexico rejoices as parts of state finally see rain
FireEngineering.com
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say other areas of New Mexico did receive some snow with the latest storm, but dry conditions still persist over much of the state. While the recent moisture is welcomed, water managers and environmentalists are most concerned about the snowpack along ...
Strong Winds, Blowing Dust and Fire Danger Today
CBS7 News (press release)
An overall pleasant start to the day is expected. The much anticipated upper level storm that brought flooding and mudslides to California yesterday, is moving across Arizona this morning and will move into New Mexico shortly. Later in the day, a strong belt of mid-level winds will eject eastward, across ...
January 9, 2018
West ski resorts struggling with snowless winter
Aurora Sentinel
SANTA FE, N.M. | A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked. The lack of snow has raised concerns about the volume of water it will take to keep slopes covered throughout the season if storm systems ...
While parts of the US are wet and frigid, the Southwest is bone dry and still waiting for winter to arrive
Discover Magazine (blog)
A wide area around the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States is currently in a severe drought according to the January 2 United States Drought Monitor. An even broader area, including Arizona, most of Utah and parts of Colorado and New Mexico, is currently experiencing moderate ...
AP-CO--Colorado News Digest, CO
Argus Press
SANTA FE, N.M. — A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked. The lack of snow has raised concerns about the volume of water it will take to keep slopes covered throughout the season if storm systems ...
High Wind, Fire Weather Watch Issued for Wednesday
Seminole Sentinel
“A powerful upper level storm system is forecast to track through West Texas and Southeast New Mexico on Wednesday,” said NWS forecasters on their ... Late last week, the Seminole Sentinel reported Gaines County was on the verge of falling under the “moderate drought” designation of the U.S. ...
US hits record for costly weather disasters: $306 billion
Inquirer.net
In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, highways around downtown Houston are empty as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey overflow from the bayous around the city in Houston. With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, supersized weather disasters tallied a record ...
Jemez Ranger District Begins Joaquin Prescribed Burn
Los Alamos Daily Post
Smoke from the Joaquin prescribed burn may be visible from NM Highway 4, US Route 550, the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia, and the communities of San Ysidro and Gilman. Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. The fires ...
West ski resorts struggling with snowless winter
Aurora Sentinel
SANTA FE, N.M. | A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked. The lack of snow has raised concerns about the volume of water it will take to keep slopes covered throughout the season if storm systems ...
While parts of the US are wet and frigid, the Southwest is bone dry and still waiting for winter to arrive
Discover Magazine (blog)
A wide area around the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States is currently in a severe drought according to the January 2 United States Drought Monitor. An even broader area, including Arizona, most of Utah and parts of Colorado and New Mexico, is currently experiencing moderate ...
AP-CO--Colorado News Digest, CO
Argus Press
SANTA FE, N.M. — A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked. The lack of snow has raised concerns about the volume of water it will take to keep slopes covered throughout the season if storm systems ...
High Wind, Fire Weather Watch Issued for Wednesday
Seminole Sentinel
“A powerful upper level storm system is forecast to track through West Texas and Southeast New Mexico on Wednesday,” said NWS forecasters on their ... Late last week, the Seminole Sentinel reported Gaines County was on the verge of falling under the “moderate drought” designation of the U.S. ...
US hits record for costly weather disasters: $306 billion
Inquirer.net
In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, highways around downtown Houston are empty as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey overflow from the bayous around the city in Houston. With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, supersized weather disasters tallied a record ...
Jemez Ranger District Begins Joaquin Prescribed Burn
Los Alamos Daily Post
Smoke from the Joaquin prescribed burn may be visible from NM Highway 4, US Route 550, the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia, and the communities of San Ysidro and Gilman. Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. The fires ...
January 8, 2018
At New Mexico's snow-challenged ski resorts, mountains of anxiety
Santa Fe New Mexican
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 5 percent of New Mexico, a sliver of the state's western edge, has plunged into severe drought, while far Northern and Western New Mexico are in moderate drought. Most of the rest of the state is abnormally dry. Just 7 percent of the state is seeing ...
West ski resorts struggling with snowless winter
The Kansas City Star
A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked.
At New Mexico's snow-challenged ski resorts, mountains of anxiety
Santa Fe New Mexican
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 5 percent of New Mexico, a sliver of the state's western edge, has plunged into severe drought, while far Northern and Western New Mexico are in moderate drought. Most of the rest of the state is abnormally dry. Just 7 percent of the state is seeing ...
West ski resorts struggling with snowless winter
The Kansas City Star
A snowless winter has pushed much of New Mexico into drought conditions and has left many ski resort workers unemployed or underworked.
January 5, 2017
Musings on skiing through a snowless winter
Santa Fe New Mexican
Three months ago, the state had finally emerged, after years, from drought status, and at that time, only 15 percent of the state was classified as “very dry.” Looking forward, the Palmer long-term drought severity index shows Central New Mexico from Albuquerque south to Las Cruces going into extreme ...
Decreased snowfall affecting popular regional ski destinations, Lubbock shop
LubbockOnline.com
According to Krysty Ronchetti, public relations director for Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico, said visitors to Angel Fire have not slowed. “As far as skier turnout - we are still having a very strong turnout from guests,” she wrote in an email this week to the A-J. “Skiers and snowboarders are still coming on ...
Musings on skiing through a snowless winter
Santa Fe New Mexican
Three months ago, the state had finally emerged, after years, from drought status, and at that time, only 15 percent of the state was classified as “very dry.” Looking forward, the Palmer long-term drought severity index shows Central New Mexico from Albuquerque south to Las Cruces going into extreme ...
Decreased snowfall affecting popular regional ski destinations, Lubbock shop
LubbockOnline.com
According to Krysty Ronchetti, public relations director for Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico, said visitors to Angel Fire have not slowed. “As far as skier turnout - we are still having a very strong turnout from guests,” she wrote in an email this week to the A-J. “Skiers and snowboarders are still coming on ...
January 4, 2018
Aspen long-timers say drought of 1976-77 was even worse
Aspen Times
Two carloads of Aspenites were jonesing for their turns, so they drove over Independence Pass, open well beyond the normal closure, and headed for the deep powder of Taos, New Mexico. "It was a freakish winter. All the storms tracked south," said Kane, who was the planning director for the city of ...
Chris' Thursday Afternoon Forecast
KRQE News 13
A cloudy and mild day is ahead for New Mexico. A weak weather disturbance is skirting southern New Mexico this afternoon and this is producing mostly clouds. Some showers are trying to develop across portions of southern New Mexico. But, the air is so dry at the surface that none of the showers are ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 2, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Severe Drought (D2) was expanded over large portions of the Four Corners region, coincident with much-below-normal precipitation totals over the past 6 months (30-65 percent of normal). Farther east, Moderate Drought (D1) expanded across northern portions of New Mexico and environs, where ...
Dry weather impacting New Mexico's snowpack
KOB 4
"If we continue with this dry pattern in New Mexico, we'll see significant impacts -- obviously with tourism across the state as well as our reservoir storage as we go through the spring months and expect to see runoff," Guyer said. With low spring runoff and advancing drought, Guyer said it could spell big ...
Aspen long-timers say drought of 1976-77 was even worse
Aspen Times
Two carloads of Aspenites were jonesing for their turns, so they drove over Independence Pass, open well beyond the normal closure, and headed for the deep powder of Taos, New Mexico. "It was a freakish winter. All the storms tracked south," said Kane, who was the planning director for the city of ...
Chris' Thursday Afternoon Forecast
KRQE News 13
A cloudy and mild day is ahead for New Mexico. A weak weather disturbance is skirting southern New Mexico this afternoon and this is producing mostly clouds. Some showers are trying to develop across portions of southern New Mexico. But, the air is so dry at the surface that none of the showers are ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 2, 2018 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Severe Drought (D2) was expanded over large portions of the Four Corners region, coincident with much-below-normal precipitation totals over the past 6 months (30-65 percent of normal). Farther east, Moderate Drought (D1) expanded across northern portions of New Mexico and environs, where ...
Dry weather impacting New Mexico's snowpack
KOB 4
"If we continue with this dry pattern in New Mexico, we'll see significant impacts -- obviously with tourism across the state as well as our reservoir storage as we go through the spring months and expect to see runoff," Guyer said. With low spring runoff and advancing drought, Guyer said it could spell big ...
December 30. 2017
What's ahead in 2018 after record-breaking weather in 2017?
ABC15 Arizona
Those dry conditions made for the perfect igniter for wildfires. "Having a La Nina puts them on the map or at risk for a resumption of drought conditions. Same in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas," says Wolter. Bell says, "it's a complex problem but we try and boil it down and make it as simple as possible.
Fire Danger Continues Saturday While Eastern Plains Freeze
Kiowa County Press
While large portions of the northeast plains of Colorado will remain below the freezing mark Saturday, mountain and foothill areas from Boulder to the Colorado-New Mexico state line will see 50s and 60s, and a risk for fire returns.
What's ahead in 2018 after record-breaking weather in 2017?
ABC15 Arizona
Those dry conditions made for the perfect igniter for wildfires. "Having a La Nina puts them on the map or at risk for a resumption of drought conditions. Same in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas," says Wolter. Bell says, "it's a complex problem but we try and boil it down and make it as simple as possible.
Fire Danger Continues Saturday While Eastern Plains Freeze
Kiowa County Press
While large portions of the northeast plains of Colorado will remain below the freezing mark Saturday, mountain and foothill areas from Boulder to the Colorado-New Mexico state line will see 50s and 60s, and a risk for fire returns.
December 29, 2017
Weather extremes seen throughout 2017
KOB 4
The drought began to slowly creep back into New Mexico from west to east. By early December, more than 90 percent of the state was back in varying levels of drought. By late December, the Albuquerque International Sunport had gone more than 80 consecutive days without measurable precipitation.
Weather extremes seen throughout 2017
KOB 4
The drought began to slowly creep back into New Mexico from west to east. By early December, more than 90 percent of the state was back in varying levels of drought. By late December, the Albuquerque International Sunport had gone more than 80 consecutive days without measurable precipitation.
December 28, 2017
No Snow in Albuquerque, New Mexico: How Strange Is This?
The Weather Channel
The dry weather is causing drought conditions to develop or worsen in some areas. It has been more than 80 days since the last measurable – 0.01 inches or greater – precipitation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A measly 0.02 inches of rainfall was recorded in Albuquerque on Oct. 5, with no measurable ...
Most of San Juan County experiencing moderate drought
Farmington Daily Times
According to the report accompanying the drought monitor map, snowpack in southern Colorado is less than 50 percent of normal and southern Utah, Arizona and New Mexico had snowpack levels of less than 20 percent of normal. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource ...
California and National Drought Summary for December 26, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Basin average precipitation and SWC in Arizona, southern Utah and Colorado, and New Mexico lingered below 25%, with SWC in single digits in parts of Arizona and New Mexico. In western New Mexico, dry weather during the past 90-days brought indices in line with D1 conditions. In central and ...
New Mexico has yet to see Snow
The Weather Channel
Ski resorts are starting to worry after months without rain or snow. Advertisement. Winter Storm Central (51). Browse All · New Mexico Gripped by Snow Drought Now Playing Up Next. New Mexico Gripped by Snow Drought · Another Chance for Possible Snow and Ice in the South? Now Playing Up Next ...
No Snow in Albuquerque, New Mexico: How Strange Is This?
The Weather Channel
The dry weather is causing drought conditions to develop or worsen in some areas. It has been more than 80 days since the last measurable – 0.01 inches or greater – precipitation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A measly 0.02 inches of rainfall was recorded in Albuquerque on Oct. 5, with no measurable ...
Most of San Juan County experiencing moderate drought
Farmington Daily Times
According to the report accompanying the drought monitor map, snowpack in southern Colorado is less than 50 percent of normal and southern Utah, Arizona and New Mexico had snowpack levels of less than 20 percent of normal. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource ...
California and National Drought Summary for December 26, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Basin average precipitation and SWC in Arizona, southern Utah and Colorado, and New Mexico lingered below 25%, with SWC in single digits in parts of Arizona and New Mexico. In western New Mexico, dry weather during the past 90-days brought indices in line with D1 conditions. In central and ...
New Mexico has yet to see Snow
The Weather Channel
Ski resorts are starting to worry after months without rain or snow. Advertisement. Winter Storm Central (51). Browse All · New Mexico Gripped by Snow Drought Now Playing Up Next. New Mexico Gripped by Snow Drought · Another Chance for Possible Snow and Ice in the South? Now Playing Up Next ...
December 27, 2017
New Mexico still missing out on winter precipitation
KOB 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - There has been no measureable rain or snow in New Mexico's most populous city in over 80 straight days, and the National Weather Service says the ... Eastern New Mexico is also dry, as Roswell is not far behind with nearly 70 consecutive days without precipitation.
New Mexico still missing out on winter precipitation
KOB 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - There has been no measureable rain or snow in New Mexico's most populous city in over 80 straight days, and the National Weather Service says the ... Eastern New Mexico is also dry, as Roswell is not far behind with nearly 70 consecutive days without precipitation.
December 26, 2017
Report: NM among least prepared states for disaster
Santa Fe New Mexican
More than two decades later, a new study warns that New Mexico might be among the states least prepared for such an epidemic, or another type of public ... The report also focused on a warming climate and its relationship to more severe natural disasters and drought, as well as the threat of more ...
Report: NM among least prepared states for disaster
Santa Fe New Mexican
More than two decades later, a new study warns that New Mexico might be among the states least prepared for such an epidemic, or another type of public ... The report also focused on a warming climate and its relationship to more severe natural disasters and drought, as well as the threat of more ...
December 25, 2017
Dry winter could stress Arizona's ponderosa pines
New Haven Register
The latest drought maps show drought and abnormally dry conditions have taken hold of significant portions of the Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. ... Trees respond to drought in several ways, said George Koch, a biology professor at Northern Arizona University.
Dry winter could stress Arizona's ponderosa pines
New Haven Register
The latest drought maps show drought and abnormally dry conditions have taken hold of significant portions of the Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. ... Trees respond to drought in several ways, said George Koch, a biology professor at Northern Arizona University.
December 24, 2017
New Mexico privet a great way to shade
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Actually, the answer to your question depends a bit on the look you are eventually trying to achieve and how patient you are. New Mexico privet is a wonderful xeric shrub that will grow 10–20 feet tall, but that size will vary depending on how much water the plant receives. While it is very drought tolerant, ...
New Mexico privet a great way to shade
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Actually, the answer to your question depends a bit on the look you are eventually trying to achieve and how patient you are. New Mexico privet is a wonderful xeric shrub that will grow 10–20 feet tall, but that size will vary depending on how much water the plant receives. While it is very drought tolerant, ...
December 23, 2017
White Christmas unlikely across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Nearly 90 percent of New Mexico qualifies as abnormally dry, Fontenot said, and 17 percent has reached drought conditions. “I would not be surprised to see the areas of moderate drought expand week by week,” Fontenot said. With little natural precipitation, New Mexico's ski areas are depending on ...
Preventative measures: Crews thin forest overgrowth as wildfire threat lingers
KOB 4
But in the East Mountains on Friday, that's what is being done in increasingly dry conditions to protect homes from the next big wildfire, as central New Mexico continues to endure a drought that is reaching 80 straight days. "This particular machines pushes a tree down. It has a grill on the front end of it.
New Mexico firefighters return home from California
KRQE News 13 (blog)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico firefighters had a big part in battling the California wildfires. The local fire crews sent out west returned home safely on Thursday. Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Corrales, Sandoval and Los Alamos Fire Departments all sent firefighters. They helped with both the ...
White Christmas unlikely across New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Nearly 90 percent of New Mexico qualifies as abnormally dry, Fontenot said, and 17 percent has reached drought conditions. “I would not be surprised to see the areas of moderate drought expand week by week,” Fontenot said. With little natural precipitation, New Mexico's ski areas are depending on ...
Preventative measures: Crews thin forest overgrowth as wildfire threat lingers
KOB 4
But in the East Mountains on Friday, that's what is being done in increasingly dry conditions to protect homes from the next big wildfire, as central New Mexico continues to endure a drought that is reaching 80 straight days. "This particular machines pushes a tree down. It has a grill on the front end of it.
New Mexico firefighters return home from California
KRQE News 13 (blog)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico firefighters had a big part in battling the California wildfires. The local fire crews sent out west returned home safely on Thursday. Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Corrales, Sandoval and Los Alamos Fire Departments all sent firefighters. They helped with both the ...
December 22, 2017
Covering the environment in the age of Trump
New Mexico Political Report
And even as firefighters tried to hold back New Mexico's largest wildfires in recorded history, rural communities were hit by drought and the state's largest rivers dried, Martinez ensured that agencies rolled back climate initiatives—even a Climate Masters Class for the public—and avoided any mention of ...
Winter cold arrives to the tri-state region
The Business Farmer
These drought and weather conditions were also a contributing factor in the explosive growth of the fires that started in Southern California the first week of ... In New Mexico, the lack of precipitation over the past two months has taken a toll on soil moisture at 2-8 inch depths at most monitoring sites.
Act now to improve, enforce forest management
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — Many of us quickly dismiss wildland fires that burn forest habitats and do little to disrupt human life, but when fires hit like California has experienced lately, our feelings are different. Over 200,000 homes had to be evacuated in southern California due to out-of-control wildfires raging ...
Tillamook ODF battles California's Thomas Fire
North Coast Citizen
“The notion of having resources from the State of Oregon allocated over our borders isn't a new one,” said Jim Gersbach, Public Information Officer, ODF. “It boils down to interagency agreements with other States and even the Canadian Provinces, we've sent folks over to North Carolina, New Mexico ...
Covering the environment in the age of Trump
New Mexico Political Report
And even as firefighters tried to hold back New Mexico's largest wildfires in recorded history, rural communities were hit by drought and the state's largest rivers dried, Martinez ensured that agencies rolled back climate initiatives—even a Climate Masters Class for the public—and avoided any mention of ...
Winter cold arrives to the tri-state region
The Business Farmer
These drought and weather conditions were also a contributing factor in the explosive growth of the fires that started in Southern California the first week of ... In New Mexico, the lack of precipitation over the past two months has taken a toll on soil moisture at 2-8 inch depths at most monitoring sites.
Act now to improve, enforce forest management
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — Many of us quickly dismiss wildland fires that burn forest habitats and do little to disrupt human life, but when fires hit like California has experienced lately, our feelings are different. Over 200,000 homes had to be evacuated in southern California due to out-of-control wildfires raging ...
Tillamook ODF battles California's Thomas Fire
North Coast Citizen
“The notion of having resources from the State of Oregon allocated over our borders isn't a new one,” said Jim Gersbach, Public Information Officer, ODF. “It boils down to interagency agreements with other States and even the Canadian Provinces, we've sent folks over to North Carolina, New Mexico ...
December 21, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for December 19, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Snowpack in southern Colorado has dropped below 50% of normal for the season to date, and snowpack in southern Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico was less than 20% of normal. Across the western slopes of Colorado and southern Utah, the dry conditions were a continuation of a trend since early in ...
Powerful Winds Fan New Dangers in Thomas fire: 'It Will be the Test to See if we Have Done ...
Government Technology
Powerful Winds Fan New Dangers in Thomas fire: 'It Will be the Test to See if we Have Done everything Correct' ... New wildfires erupted Monday in Southern California and chased people from their homes as an intensifying heat wave stretching from the West Coast to New Mexico blistered the region.
Trump declares disaster on Acoma Pueblo
FireEngineering.com
ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for a New Mexico Native American community that is recovering from the effects of severe weather and flooding. The declaration announced Thursday by the White House frees up federal money to help the ...
California and National Drought Summary for December 19, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Snowpack in southern Colorado has dropped below 50% of normal for the season to date, and snowpack in southern Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico was less than 20% of normal. Across the western slopes of Colorado and southern Utah, the dry conditions were a continuation of a trend since early in ...
Powerful Winds Fan New Dangers in Thomas fire: 'It Will be the Test to See if we Have Done ...
Government Technology
Powerful Winds Fan New Dangers in Thomas fire: 'It Will be the Test to See if we Have Done everything Correct' ... New wildfires erupted Monday in Southern California and chased people from their homes as an intensifying heat wave stretching from the West Coast to New Mexico blistered the region.
Trump declares disaster on Acoma Pueblo
FireEngineering.com
ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for a New Mexico Native American community that is recovering from the effects of severe weather and flooding. The declaration announced Thursday by the White House frees up federal money to help the ...
December 20, 2017
New Mexico Drought Continues As Winter Approaches
KRWG
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Drought is continuing its march across New Mexico as the official start of winter nears. The latest map shows nearly 90 percent of the state is dealing with some form of dryness, from the beginning stages of being abnormally dry to moderate drought. This is notably worse ...
New Mexico Drought Continues As Winter Approaches
KRWG
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Drought is continuing its march across New Mexico as the official start of winter nears. The latest map shows nearly 90 percent of the state is dealing with some form of dryness, from the beginning stages of being abnormally dry to moderate drought. This is notably worse ...
December 19, 2017
Our View: When trees become the enemy, fix the forest
AZCentral.com
For many years, it has been well known that Arizona pine forests across a 2.4-million-acre zone from the Grand Canyon southeast to the New Mexico line are clogged with overcrowded young trees that fuel huge fires. It is the result of nearly a century of suppressing the small, frequent ground fires that ...
Our View: When trees become the enemy, fix the forest
AZCentral.com
For many years, it has been well known that Arizona pine forests across a 2.4-million-acre zone from the Grand Canyon southeast to the New Mexico line are clogged with overcrowded young trees that fuel huge fires. It is the result of nearly a century of suppressing the small, frequent ground fires that ...
December 17, 2017
California fireman dies in fire as Utah firefighters join battle against massive wildfires
St George News
In addition to firefighters from Utah and Arizona, agencies across multiple states are part of the mutual aid convoy that continues to flow into California, including agencies from Oregon, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado and Wyoming. Just as the state recovered from ...
High Winds Creating Critical Fire Weather Threats in California; Heavy Rains Along Gulf Coast
MilTech
An upper level trof just E of the forecast area this afternoon will move off to the SE as it deepens into an upper level low over nwrn Mexico by this evening. The upper low will meander between nwrn Mexico into srn AZ tonight thru Sun then into New Mexico on Mon. As the upper level trof moves to SE and ...
California fireman dies in fire as Utah firefighters join battle against massive wildfires
St George News
In addition to firefighters from Utah and Arizona, agencies across multiple states are part of the mutual aid convoy that continues to flow into California, including agencies from Oregon, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado and Wyoming. Just as the state recovered from ...
High Winds Creating Critical Fire Weather Threats in California; Heavy Rains Along Gulf Coast
MilTech
An upper level trof just E of the forecast area this afternoon will move off to the SE as it deepens into an upper level low over nwrn Mexico by this evening. The upper low will meander between nwrn Mexico into srn AZ tonight thru Sun then into New Mexico on Mon. As the upper level trof moves to SE and ...
December 16, 2017
Amid California Forest Fires, 3 Books Set Among Flames
New York Times
He chronicles the fire season in the mountains of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico in 2009, from April to August. Each chapter covers one month, and Connors draws from his field notes to deliver a piece of nature writing that our reviewer described as “finely, wryly” and “at times poetically wrought.
Set more fires to try to stop wildfires
Manteca Bulletin
This week, while a fire northwest of Los Angeles still raged after destroying more than 700 homes, the U.S. Forest Service and the state fire agency warned that the ... But some have turned catastrophic, including a 2000 fire set by U.S. Park Service officials in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument.
Amid California Forest Fires, 3 Books Set Among Flames
New York Times
He chronicles the fire season in the mountains of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico in 2009, from April to August. Each chapter covers one month, and Connors draws from his field notes to deliver a piece of nature writing that our reviewer described as “finely, wryly” and “at times poetically wrought.
Set more fires to try to stop wildfires
Manteca Bulletin
This week, while a fire northwest of Los Angeles still raged after destroying more than 700 homes, the U.S. Forest Service and the state fire agency warned that the ... But some have turned catastrophic, including a 2000 fire set by U.S. Park Service officials in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument.
December 15, 2017
California Will Set More Fires to Try to Stop Wildfires
U.S. News & World Report
But some have turned catastrophic, including a 2000 fire set by U.S. Park Service officials in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument. High winds whipped the blaze and flames raced through the community of Los Alamos — home to Los Alamos National Laboratory, a nuclear facility and the ...
California Will Set More Fires to Try to Stop Wildfires
U.S. News & World Report
But some have turned catastrophic, including a 2000 fire set by U.S. Park Service officials in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument. High winds whipped the blaze and flames raced through the community of Los Alamos — home to Los Alamos National Laboratory, a nuclear facility and the ...
December 14, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for December 12, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In Utah, the continuing dry conditions warranted degrading the remaining abnormally dry conditions in the southeastern portion of the state to moderate drought (D1). In New Mexico, the lack of precipitation over the past two months has taken a toll on soil moisture at 2-8 inch depths at most monitoring ...
NM fire crews head to South Dakota to fight brush fire
KRQE News 13 (blog)
FARMINGTON, NM. (KRQE) – A New Mexico fire crew is heading to South Dakota to help battle a massive brush fire. The Legion Lake Fire started three days ago in Custer State Park. It has burned 39,000 acres and the rugged landscape is making it difficult for fire crews to get near the flames. The San ...
California will set more fires to try to stop wildfires
San Francisco Chronicle
De Lasaux estimated the risk of the controlled burns running wild and burning homes at less than 2 percent. But some have turned catastrophic, including a 2000 fire set by U.S. Park Service officials in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument. High winds whipped the blaze and flames raced through ...
California and National Drought Summary for December 12, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In Utah, the continuing dry conditions warranted degrading the remaining abnormally dry conditions in the southeastern portion of the state to moderate drought (D1). In New Mexico, the lack of precipitation over the past two months has taken a toll on soil moisture at 2-8 inch depths at most monitoring ...
NM fire crews head to South Dakota to fight brush fire
KRQE News 13 (blog)
FARMINGTON, NM. (KRQE) – A New Mexico fire crew is heading to South Dakota to help battle a massive brush fire. The Legion Lake Fire started three days ago in Custer State Park. It has burned 39,000 acres and the rugged landscape is making it difficult for fire crews to get near the flames. The San ...
California will set more fires to try to stop wildfires
San Francisco Chronicle
De Lasaux estimated the risk of the controlled burns running wild and burning homes at less than 2 percent. But some have turned catastrophic, including a 2000 fire set by U.S. Park Service officials in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument. High winds whipped the blaze and flames raced through ...
December 13, 2017
Multiple agencies around the country come to help fight the Thomas Fire
KEYT
“They are coming from all the Western States," said Jason Hodge from Ventura County Fire. "I have seen people from Colorado and New Mexico, and now that we have a federal incident because it's in the federal forest we are seeing resources coming in from South Carolina, Florida, and Washington ...
Prescribed burn planned at Hyde Memorial State Park
Santa Fe New Mexican
Forest managers plan to begin a prescribed fire at Hyde Memorial State Park on Wednesday and warned in a news release that smoke will be visible ... The mitigation effort northeast of Santa Fe, is a collaboration between the New Mexico State Forestry Division, the New Mexico State Parks Division, the ...
Fires sweep through Southern California
Daily Aztec
“New Mexico has low humidity and we're close to a river,” he said. “It's rare that San Diego has humidity this low, but it's a normal thing for us.” The first and largest of the Southern California fires — the Thomas Fire — began Dec. 4 in Ventura county. By Dec. 12, the fire had burned more than 236,000 ...
Multiple agencies around the country come to help fight the Thomas Fire
KEYT
“They are coming from all the Western States," said Jason Hodge from Ventura County Fire. "I have seen people from Colorado and New Mexico, and now that we have a federal incident because it's in the federal forest we are seeing resources coming in from South Carolina, Florida, and Washington ...
Prescribed burn planned at Hyde Memorial State Park
Santa Fe New Mexican
Forest managers plan to begin a prescribed fire at Hyde Memorial State Park on Wednesday and warned in a news release that smoke will be visible ... The mitigation effort northeast of Santa Fe, is a collaboration between the New Mexico State Forestry Division, the New Mexico State Parks Division, the ...
Fires sweep through Southern California
Daily Aztec
“New Mexico has low humidity and we're close to a river,” he said. “It's rare that San Diego has humidity this low, but it's a normal thing for us.” The first and largest of the Southern California fires — the Thomas Fire — began Dec. 4 in Ventura county. By Dec. 12, the fire had burned more than 236,000 ...
December 12, 2017
Drought continues in Arizona
White Mountain Independent
Predictions from ADWR Drought Monitoring Technical Committee are that the vast majority of Navajo County and more than half of Apache County will be ... “Areas of moderate drought expanded in central and northern Arizona, western Colorado, western New Mexico, and across Utah in response to ...
Drought continues in Arizona
White Mountain Independent
Predictions from ADWR Drought Monitoring Technical Committee are that the vast majority of Navajo County and more than half of Apache County will be ... “Areas of moderate drought expanded in central and northern Arizona, western Colorado, western New Mexico, and across Utah in response to ...
December 11, 2017
Guadalupe Fire Now 100 Percent Contained
Los Alamos Daily Post
... on air quality and protecting your health from wildfire smoke can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire. Fire Information: Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com and www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF.
Wind-driven Thomas Fire becomes 5th largest wildfire in modern history of California
Xinhua
He also disclosed that over 700 firefighters from 10 western states, from Alaska to New Mexico, were also on the front-lines of the fire in Southern California. The Thomas Fire, which is the largest one of the six wildfires raging along the Pacific seashore, is currently threatening structures near Carpinteria ...
Public learns more about Lilac fire at Fallbrook Community Center town hall meeting
Fallbrook / Bonsall Villlage News
“On this fire alone we have help from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming,” said Gouvea. “To date, we've dumped 92,380 gallons of retardant on the fire and we've dumped 230,254 gallons of water. We still have 14 helicopters assigned to the ...
Firefighters Focused on Defending Carpinteria From Thomas Fire on Monday
Santa Barbara Independent
The plan for Monday is to focus on Carpinteria and deploy fire engine companies to do structure protection. Santa Barbara Independent .... There was no shortage of praise for the nearly 6,000 firefighters, hailing from Portland to New Mexico to Montana, combating the blaze. The audience also ...
Guadalupe Fire Now 100 Percent Contained
Los Alamos Daily Post
... on air quality and protecting your health from wildfire smoke can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire. Fire Information: Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com and www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF.
Wind-driven Thomas Fire becomes 5th largest wildfire in modern history of California
Xinhua
He also disclosed that over 700 firefighters from 10 western states, from Alaska to New Mexico, were also on the front-lines of the fire in Southern California. The Thomas Fire, which is the largest one of the six wildfires raging along the Pacific seashore, is currently threatening structures near Carpinteria ...
Public learns more about Lilac fire at Fallbrook Community Center town hall meeting
Fallbrook / Bonsall Villlage News
“On this fire alone we have help from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming,” said Gouvea. “To date, we've dumped 92,380 gallons of retardant on the fire and we've dumped 230,254 gallons of water. We still have 14 helicopters assigned to the ...
Firefighters Focused on Defending Carpinteria From Thomas Fire on Monday
Santa Barbara Independent
The plan for Monday is to focus on Carpinteria and deploy fire engine companies to do structure protection. Santa Barbara Independent .... There was no shortage of praise for the nearly 6,000 firefighters, hailing from Portland to New Mexico to Montana, combating the blaze. The audience also ...
December 10, 2017
Devastating wildfires are 'the new normal,' California governor warns
Fox News
The governor warned that drought and climate change mean California faces a "new reality" where lives and property are continually threatened by fire, at a cost of billions of dollars. Despite ... More than 290 fire engines came from Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada.
'Firefighting at Christmas' may become normal in California: 'This is very odd and unusual'
Chicago Tribune
More than 290 fire engines came from Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada. But when flames met ferocious winds, crews were largely powerless to stop them. Even fire-attacking aircraft were helpless while being grounded at times because of night, high winds or smoke.
Update: Guadalupe Fire In Jemez Ranger District
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Guadalupe Fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: Dec. 8. Cause: Human ... Fire Information: Fire updates will be posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com and www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF. For more information, contact ...
Devastating wildfires are 'the new normal,' California governor warns
Fox News
The governor warned that drought and climate change mean California faces a "new reality" where lives and property are continually threatened by fire, at a cost of billions of dollars. Despite ... More than 290 fire engines came from Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada.
'Firefighting at Christmas' may become normal in California: 'This is very odd and unusual'
Chicago Tribune
More than 290 fire engines came from Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada. But when flames met ferocious winds, crews were largely powerless to stop them. Even fire-attacking aircraft were helpless while being grounded at times because of night, high winds or smoke.
Update: Guadalupe Fire In Jemez Ranger District
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Guadalupe Fire is burning in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: Dec. 8. Cause: Human ... Fire Information: Fire updates will be posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com and www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF. For more information, contact ...
December 8, 2017
New Mexico Fire Departments Sending Help to California
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico fire departments are sending wildland firefighting personnel to help put out Southern California fires. Dec. 8, 2017, at 10:52 ... Albuquerque Fire Department Lt. Brian Fox says California asked for aid Wednesday morning under an agreement between states to share emergency resources.
New Mexico Fire Departments Sending Help to California
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico fire departments are sending wildland firefighting personnel to help put out Southern California fires. Dec. 8, 2017, at 10:52 ... Albuquerque Fire Department Lt. Brian Fox says California asked for aid Wednesday morning under an agreement between states to share emergency resources.
December 6, 2017
New Mexico tribe seeks federal disaster declaration
FireEngineering.com
ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's congressional delegation is asking the federal government for help as a Native American community in the state is recovering from the effects of severe weather and flooding. The delegation says a storm in early October damaged roads, bridges and sewer ...
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Wildland Fire Litigation and Catastrophic Disaster Expert, Randy ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Randy is no stranger to wildland fire litigation. He has handled litigation in some of the largest fires in U.S. history over the last 20 years, in California, Texas, Washington, Oklahoma, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, and New Mexico to name a few. Additionally, he has consulted on expansive "bush fires" in ...
New Mexico tribe seeks federal disaster declaration
FireEngineering.com
ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's congressional delegation is asking the federal government for help as a Native American community in the state is recovering from the effects of severe weather and flooding. The delegation says a storm in early October damaged roads, bridges and sewer ...
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Wildland Fire Litigation and Catastrophic Disaster Expert, Randy ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Randy is no stranger to wildland fire litigation. He has handled litigation in some of the largest fires in U.S. history over the last 20 years, in California, Texas, Washington, Oklahoma, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, and New Mexico to name a few. Additionally, he has consulted on expansive "bush fires" in ...
December 5, 2017
Four firefighters fend off massive Shiprock brush fire
KOB 4
From around 7 p.m. Sunday until 1 a.m. Monday, these firefighters fought relentlessly to stop a brush fire from spreading towards homes Sunday night near the San Juan River in Shiprock. When no backup came, they relied upon each other, their shovels and a combination of back burns to confine and ...
Southern California fire forces thousands to evacuate
WPXI Pittsburgh
The most recent instance came in 1963, when President John F. Kennedy slightly downsized Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. Trump signed an executive order in April directing Zinke to review the protections, which Trump is able to upend under the 1906 Antiquities Act. The law gives ...
Four firefighters fend off massive Shiprock brush fire
KOB 4
From around 7 p.m. Sunday until 1 a.m. Monday, these firefighters fought relentlessly to stop a brush fire from spreading towards homes Sunday night near the San Juan River in Shiprock. When no backup came, they relied upon each other, their shovels and a combination of back burns to confine and ...
Southern California fire forces thousands to evacuate
WPXI Pittsburgh
The most recent instance came in 1963, when President John F. Kennedy slightly downsized Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. Trump signed an executive order in April directing Zinke to review the protections, which Trump is able to upend under the 1906 Antiquities Act. The law gives ...
December 4, 2017
La Niña contributes to wildfire threat in mid-South, Plains
Santa Fe New Mexican
A dry November increased drought conditions in states including Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas, said Oklahoma's state climatologist, Gary ... of seeing the epicenter of this drought originate in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma and moving westward,” potentially as far as New Mexico, ...
La Niña contributes to wildfire threat in mid-South, Plains
Santa Fe New Mexican
A dry November increased drought conditions in states including Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas, said Oklahoma's state climatologist, Gary ... of seeing the epicenter of this drought originate in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma and moving westward,” potentially as far as New Mexico, ...
December 3, 2017
La Nina contributes to wildfire threat in mid-South, Plains
Minneapolis Star Tribune
"We are kind of seeing the epicenter of this drought originate in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma and moving westward," potentially as far as New Mexico, according to Todd Lindley, science and operations officer at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Norman, Oklahoma. In western ...
La Nina contributes to wildfire threat in mid-South, Plains
Minneapolis Star Tribune
"We are kind of seeing the epicenter of this drought originate in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma and moving westward," potentially as far as New Mexico, according to Todd Lindley, science and operations officer at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Norman, Oklahoma. In western ...
December 2, 2017
Wildfire potential, December through March
Wildfire Today (blog)
Periodic wind episodes in mid-to-late November led to slight increases in fire activity in New Mexico. In the Southeast, the autumn fire season was held in check by the passage of occasional, precipitation-bearing frontal systems that kept fire danger indices from reaching levels similar to what was ...
Wood stick structures raise fire fears in Santa Fe National Forest
KRQE News 13
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – They're a mystery in the northern New Mexico forest but also a major hazard, according to forest officials. ... as dry as it is in the surrounding forest land, Overton says some of the wood structures appear to have even had campfires started in “fire-rings” inside of the structures.
Wildfire potential, December through March
Wildfire Today (blog)
Periodic wind episodes in mid-to-late November led to slight increases in fire activity in New Mexico. In the Southeast, the autumn fire season was held in check by the passage of occasional, precipitation-bearing frontal systems that kept fire danger indices from reaching levels similar to what was ...
Wood stick structures raise fire fears in Santa Fe National Forest
KRQE News 13
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – They're a mystery in the northern New Mexico forest but also a major hazard, according to forest officials. ... as dry as it is in the surrounding forest land, Overton says some of the wood structures appear to have even had campfires started in “fire-rings” inside of the structures.
December 1, 2017
Nearly half of New Mexico back in drought
KOB 4
"And here in the Rio Grande Valley, we're in abnormally dry conditions." Anderson said losing this much ground to drought in such a short amount of time isn't unexpected. "It's not unusual, especially here in New Mexico where just a little bit of precipitation can make a big difference," he said. La Nina ...
Executive Summary for December 1st
News Deeply
Warm, dry weather is also causing drought to expand across the western edge of New Mexico. The Associated Press reported that this November is likely to be the warmest on record for the state: “Many parts of New Mexico are seeing unseasonably warm temperatures that are helping to dry out soils ...
New Mexico Cities Break Temperatures Records for November
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque and Roswell have shattered records for November after logging high temperatures way above seasonal averages. ... Aside from the warm weather, the western half of New Mexico is dealing with varying degrees of drought according to the latest map .
Nearly half of New Mexico back in drought
KOB 4
"And here in the Rio Grande Valley, we're in abnormally dry conditions." Anderson said losing this much ground to drought in such a short amount of time isn't unexpected. "It's not unusual, especially here in New Mexico where just a little bit of precipitation can make a big difference," he said. La Nina ...
Executive Summary for December 1st
News Deeply
Warm, dry weather is also causing drought to expand across the western edge of New Mexico. The Associated Press reported that this November is likely to be the warmest on record for the state: “Many parts of New Mexico are seeing unseasonably warm temperatures that are helping to dry out soils ...
New Mexico Cities Break Temperatures Records for November
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque and Roswell have shattered records for November after logging high temperatures way above seasonal averages. ... Aside from the warm weather, the western half of New Mexico is dealing with varying degrees of drought according to the latest map .
November 30, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for November 28, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In the Southwest, the warm and dry pattern of the past several months led to expansion of areas of moderate drought in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah while drought-related conditions improved in western Montana. In the High Plains, conditions were very dry this week, and temperatures were well ...
California and National Drought Summary for November 28, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
In the Southwest, the warm and dry pattern of the past several months led to expansion of areas of moderate drought in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah while drought-related conditions improved in western Montana. In the High Plains, conditions were very dry this week, and temperatures were well ...
November 28, 2017
Jemez Ranger District Plans Vallecitos Burn
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of unseasonably favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, ... Smoke from the prescribed burn will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Bureau regulations are ...
Jemez Ranger District Plans Vallecitos Burn
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of unseasonably favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, ... Smoke from the prescribed burn will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Bureau regulations are ...
November 26, 2017
Blight on the banks: Officials hope saving a rare mussel could restore the Black River
Carlsbad Current-Argus
An eight-mile stretch of the Black River in Southeast New Mexico is home to a rare species at the center of a debate on water ... As the Black River suffered through a decade-long drought across New Mexico, so did the hornshell.
Blight on the banks: Officials hope saving a rare mussel could restore the Black River
Carlsbad Current-Argus
An eight-mile stretch of the Black River in Southeast New Mexico is home to a rare species at the center of a debate on water ... As the Black River suffered through a decade-long drought across New Mexico, so did the hornshell.
November 25, 2017
Drought could return to New Mexico
KOB 4
Drought is expanding its grip on New Mexico and parts of the southwest once again thanks to a stretch of warm, dry weather. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque say Friday marks the 50th consecutive day without measurable rain in the metro. They point out that many parts of ...
Drought could return to New Mexico
KOB 4
Drought is expanding its grip on New Mexico and parts of the southwest once again thanks to a stretch of warm, dry weather. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque say Friday marks the 50th consecutive day without measurable rain in the metro. They point out that many parts of ...
November 24, 2017
Drought expands along Arizona-New Mexico border
Houston Chronicle
ALBUQUERUQUE, N.M. (AP) — Drought is expanding its grip on New Mexico and parts of he Southwest once again thanks to a stretch of warm, dry weather. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque say Friday marks the 50th consecutive day without measurable rain in ...
Drought expands along Arizona-New Mexico border
Houston Chronicle
ALBUQUERUQUE, N.M. (AP) — Drought is expanding its grip on New Mexico and parts of he Southwest once again thanks to a stretch of warm, dry weather. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque say Friday marks the 50th consecutive day without measurable rain in ...
November 23, 2017
Severe storms make for double trouble in New Mexico in 2017
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The conditions proved to be just right this year in New Mexico for a wave of severe weather that prompted double the average number of warnings issued by forecasters in a typical year, but the flurry of activity seems to have come to a screeching halt. Forecasters with the ...
Severe storms make for double trouble in New Mexico in 2017
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The conditions proved to be just right this year in New Mexico for a wave of severe weather that prompted double the average number of warnings issued by forecasters in a typical year, but the flurry of activity seems to have come to a screeching halt. Forecasters with the ...
November 22, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for November 21, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Southern New England and eastern Maine recorded 1 to locally 3 inches of ... Moderate drought was introduced in the central Florida Peninsula and ... east-central Utah, and the adjacent fringe of northwestern New Mexico.
California and National Drought Summary for November 21, 2017 and 10 Day Weather Outlook
Sierra Sun Times
Southern New England and eastern Maine recorded 1 to locally 3 inches of ... Moderate drought was introduced in the central Florida Peninsula and ... east-central Utah, and the adjacent fringe of northwestern New Mexico.
November 20, 2017
Rio Grande water fight scheduled in high court
Southwest Farm Press
By the time the serious drought of 2011 arrived, saber rattling had reached a crescendo. Farmers in New Mexico and Texas once again were forced to rely on groundwater wells, further exasperating the problem. Lower court challenges became the norm, and that same year the New Mexico Attorney ...
Wildfire danger high with dry conditions, plenty of fuel in West Texas
LubbockOnline.com
A few wildland blazes and an expected dry winter have some officials in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico worried about winter grass fires. ... ample supply of vegetation produced by heavy rains earlier this year make a dangerous formula for wildfires this winter, forecasters and fire officials said.
Rio Grande water fight scheduled in high court
Southwest Farm Press
By the time the serious drought of 2011 arrived, saber rattling had reached a crescendo. Farmers in New Mexico and Texas once again were forced to rely on groundwater wells, further exasperating the problem. Lower court challenges became the norm, and that same year the New Mexico Attorney ...
Wildfire danger high with dry conditions, plenty of fuel in West Texas
LubbockOnline.com
A few wildland blazes and an expected dry winter have some officials in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico worried about winter grass fires. ... ample supply of vegetation produced by heavy rains earlier this year make a dangerous formula for wildfires this winter, forecasters and fire officials said.
November 16, 2017
Southeastern New Mexico eyes possible winter grass fires
KWTX
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) A few wildland fires and an expected dry winter have some officials in southeastern New Mexico worried about winter grass fires.
Small prescribed burn planned for SF watershed
Los Alamos Monitor
Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to take ... The SFNF works closely with the New Mexico Environment Department and the ...
Southeastern New Mexico eyes possible winter grass fires
KWTX
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) A few wildland fires and an expected dry winter have some officials in southeastern New Mexico worried about winter grass fires.
Small prescribed burn planned for SF watershed
Los Alamos Monitor
Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to take ... The SFNF works closely with the New Mexico Environment Department and the ...
November 15, 2017
Southeastern New Mexico Eyes Possible Winter Grass Fires
U.S. News & World Report
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A few wildland fires and an expected dry winter have some officials in southeastern New Mexico worried about winter grass fires.
Small Prescribed Burn Planned In Santa Fe Watershed To Restore Forest Health, Reduce Risk Of ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE -- Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are ... The SFNF works closely with the New Mexico Environment Department ...
Southeastern New Mexico Eyes Possible Winter Grass Fires
U.S. News & World Report
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A few wildland fires and an expected dry winter have some officials in southeastern New Mexico worried about winter grass fires.
Small Prescribed Burn Planned In Santa Fe Watershed To Restore Forest Health, Reduce Risk Of ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE -- Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are ... The SFNF works closely with the New Mexico Environment Department ...
November 12, 2017
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
Despite a few areas of morning cirrus, insolation will foster warming surface temperatures in east-central New Mexico along with breezy conditions.
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Newsroom America
Despite a few areas of morning cirrus, insolation will foster warming surface temperatures in east-central New Mexico along with breezy conditions.
November 10, 2017
Clouds tease – no rain predicted for a long while
Payson Roundup
A disturbance in the atmosphere out on the Arizona-New Mexico border ... As for drought, the National Weather Service predicts the mild winter will ...
SFNF Plans Gallinas Watershed Burn Today
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers are planning to resume the previously ... burn will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's ...
Clouds tease – no rain predicted for a long while
Payson Roundup
A disturbance in the atmosphere out on the Arizona-New Mexico border ... As for drought, the National Weather Service predicts the mild winter will ...
SFNF Plans Gallinas Watershed Burn Today
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers are planning to resume the previously ... burn will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's ...
November 9, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for November 7, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for November 7, 2017 ... In northern New England, the two D0(L) areas in central Vermont and from coastal .... and SWC, including no snow at some Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico basins.
California and National Drought Summary for November 7, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for November 7, 2017 ... In northern New England, the two D0(L) areas in central Vermont and from coastal .... and SWC, including no snow at some Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico basins.
November 6, 2017
Tiny bug posing threat to New Mexico's $180M pecan industry
Salt Lake Tribune
... in southern New Mexico's Hatch and Mesilla valleys are worried about dwindling water supplies as the state enters its third straight year of drought.
It takes a microclimate to raise a pinyon tree
Phys.Org
Hillside covered with dead pinyon pine trees in northern New Mexico. ... in regional pinyon pine tree recovery after drought events - the microclimate.
Rapidly warming Southwest faces water challenges, choices
New Mexico Political Report
The University of New Mexico Earth and Planetary Studies Department ... Areas of the Southwest have suffered from drought since 1999 and, unlike ...
Tiny bug posing threat to New Mexico's $180M pecan industry
Salt Lake Tribune
... in southern New Mexico's Hatch and Mesilla valleys are worried about dwindling water supplies as the state enters its third straight year of drought.
It takes a microclimate to raise a pinyon tree
Phys.Org
Hillside covered with dead pinyon pine trees in northern New Mexico. ... in regional pinyon pine tree recovery after drought events - the microclimate.
Rapidly warming Southwest faces water challenges, choices
New Mexico Political Report
The University of New Mexico Earth and Planetary Studies Department ... Areas of the Southwest have suffered from drought since 1999 and, unlike ...
November 5, 2017
Protecting a centuries-old tradition
Santa Fe New Mexican
As New Mexico has pulled out of a protracted drought — monitors say most of the state now shows no sign of drought, save for the western border with ...
A water economy?
Santa Fe New Mexican
The history of New Mexico unfortunately is littered with mass migration out of the state due to severe droughts. One doesn't have to look any further ...
Bandelier officials warn of falling trees in wake of fires
Santa Fe New Mexican
LOS ALAMOS — Multiple fires have weakened many trees at Bandelier National Monument in Northern New Mexico, prompting officials to warn ...
Protecting a centuries-old tradition
Santa Fe New Mexican
As New Mexico has pulled out of a protracted drought — monitors say most of the state now shows no sign of drought, save for the western border with ...
A water economy?
Santa Fe New Mexican
The history of New Mexico unfortunately is littered with mass migration out of the state due to severe droughts. One doesn't have to look any further ...
Bandelier officials warn of falling trees in wake of fires
Santa Fe New Mexican
LOS ALAMOS — Multiple fires have weakened many trees at Bandelier National Monument in Northern New Mexico, prompting officials to warn ...
November 4, 2017
In the Water-Scarce Southwest, an Ancient Irrigation System Disrupts Big Agriculture
YES! Magazine
In New Mexico and Colorado, the “acequia” is more than just democratic water ... Its availability fluctuates depending on conditions like drought and ...
Bandelier Officials: Years of Fires Can Cause Falling Trees
U.S. News & World Report
Multiple fires have weakened many trees at Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico, prompting officials to warn hikers about the ...
Pearce amendment seeks to boost forest thinning projects in Lincoln, Gila, Cibola forests
Las Cruces Sun-News
The final bill included an amendment sponsored by New Mexico Rep. ... They come on the heels of decades of fire suppression, which has led to ...
In the Water-Scarce Southwest, an Ancient Irrigation System Disrupts Big Agriculture
YES! Magazine
In New Mexico and Colorado, the “acequia” is more than just democratic water ... Its availability fluctuates depending on conditions like drought and ...
Bandelier Officials: Years of Fires Can Cause Falling Trees
U.S. News & World Report
Multiple fires have weakened many trees at Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico, prompting officials to warn hikers about the ...
Pearce amendment seeks to boost forest thinning projects in Lincoln, Gila, Cibola forests
Las Cruces Sun-News
The final bill included an amendment sponsored by New Mexico Rep. ... They come on the heels of decades of fire suppression, which has led to ...
November 3, 2017
Pearce amendment seeks to boost forest thinning projects in his district
New Mexico Political Report
The final bill included an amendment sponsored by New Mexico Rep. ... Currently, the agency pays for fire suppression and wildfires out of its regular ...
SFNF May Conduct Prescribed Burn On French Mesa
Los Alamos Daily Post
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource ... New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Pearce amendment seeks to boost forest thinning projects in his district
New Mexico Political Report
The final bill included an amendment sponsored by New Mexico Rep. ... Currently, the agency pays for fire suppression and wildfires out of its regular ...
SFNF May Conduct Prescribed Burn On French Mesa
Los Alamos Daily Post
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource ... New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
October 30, 2017
UNM biology dept works to prevent wildfires
UNM Daily Lobo
The University of New Mexico's biology department conducted a study designed to help California learn new fire management techniques. Matthew ...
UNM biology dept works to prevent wildfires
UNM Daily Lobo
The University of New Mexico's biology department conducted a study designed to help California learn new fire management techniques. Matthew ...
October 26, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for October 24, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for October 24, 2017 ... and D1 from central and eastern Arizona into neighboring portions of New Mexico; ...
California and National Drought Summary for October 24, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for October 24, 2017 ... and D1 from central and eastern Arizona into neighboring portions of New Mexico; ...
October 25, 2017
Study: More evidence links earthquakes to energy waste wells
FireEngineering.com
Researchers have linked earthquakes in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, ... In the Raton Basin of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, ...
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Wells Fargo Announce $2 Million in Grants from ...
GlobeNewswire (press release)
... and New Jersey, improve water quality in Iowa, improve water quantity in New Mexico, support healthy and fire-resilient ecosystems in California, ...
Study: More evidence links earthquakes to energy waste wells
FireEngineering.com
Researchers have linked earthquakes in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, ... In the Raton Basin of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, ...
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Wells Fargo Announce $2 Million in Grants from ...
GlobeNewswire (press release)
... and New Jersey, improve water quality in Iowa, improve water quantity in New Mexico, support healthy and fire-resilient ecosystems in California, ...
October 24, 2017
Endangered monsoon?
Payson Roundup
This contrasts with California where the drought continued, which is now ... of a “strong reduction” in monsoon rainfall in Arizona and New Mexico.
Endangered monsoon?
Payson Roundup
This contrasts with California where the drought continued, which is now ... of a “strong reduction” in monsoon rainfall in Arizona and New Mexico.
October 22, 2017
Stable Mesa Prescribed Burn Underway
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe ... Smoke will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment ...
Stable Mesa Prescribed Burn Underway
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe ... Smoke will be monitored to ensure that the New Mexico Environment ...
October 21, 2017
For Some Ranchers A Breed Of Cattle From The Past Offers A Sustainable Investment
KRWG
With the recent drought in the West, ranchers may be forced to find more ... Dr. Alex Rineheart, a hydrogeologist with the New Mexico Bureau of ...
For Some Ranchers A Breed Of Cattle From The Past Offers A Sustainable Investment
KRWG
With the recent drought in the West, ranchers may be forced to find more ... Dr. Alex Rineheart, a hydrogeologist with the New Mexico Bureau of ...
October 20, 2017
Gallinas Watershed prescribed burn to resume October 24
KRQE News 13 (blog)
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire managers will resume the prescribed burn in the Gallinas Watershed on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District next ...
Gallinas Watershed prescribed burn to resume October 24
KRQE News 13 (blog)
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire managers will resume the prescribed burn in the Gallinas Watershed on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District next ...
October 18, 2017
5 firefighters hurt, homes evacuated as fire rages in Santa Cruz Mountains
SFGate
As if last week's Wine Country infernos weren't enough, a new wildfire broke .... “We are concerned any time we get a new fire start anywhere in the state,” ... South Carolina, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and a ...
SFNF: Two Prescribed Burns Proceed
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are taking ... Smoke from both burns is being monitored to ensure that the New Mexico ...
5 firefighters hurt, homes evacuated as fire rages in Santa Cruz Mountains
SFGate
As if last week's Wine Country infernos weren't enough, a new wildfire broke .... “We are concerned any time we get a new fire start anywhere in the state,” ... South Carolina, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and a ...
SFNF: Two Prescribed Burns Proceed
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are taking ... Smoke from both burns is being monitored to ensure that the New Mexico ...
October 17, 2017
Fighting fires before they spark
UNM Newsroom
It's a problem biologists at The University of New Mexico are looking to put a damper on. Now, new research from UNM is giving forest and fire ...
Fire crews monitor two prescribed burns in Santa Fe National Forest
KRQE News 13 (blog)
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire crews are taking advantage of the fall conditions and are working on two prescribed burns in the Santa Fe National ...
Fighting fires before they spark
UNM Newsroom
It's a problem biologists at The University of New Mexico are looking to put a damper on. Now, new research from UNM is giving forest and fire ...
Fire crews monitor two prescribed burns in Santa Fe National Forest
KRQE News 13 (blog)
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire crews are taking advantage of the fall conditions and are working on two prescribed burns in the Santa Fe National ...
October 16, 2017
Where there's smoke, there's science
Santa Fe New Mexican
It's been a smoky summer in New Mexico and all around the West. ... A big fire gives off a big plume made up of a complicated and constantly ...
Where there's smoke, there's science
Santa Fe New Mexican
It's been a smoky summer in New Mexico and all around the West. ... A big fire gives off a big plume made up of a complicated and constantly ...
October 15, 2017
New Mexico natural disasters bring in $296M in FEMA aid
FireEngineering.com
In New Mexico, disasters over the past 20 years have included wildfires and flooding ... In the weeks that followed, New Mexico's congressional delegation ... the flames crossed fire lines and raced through an overgrown, tinder-dry ...
Strong winds intensify California wine country wildfires, prompting hundreds to flee their homes
New York Daily News
... Washington, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North and South Carolina, Oregon and Arizona have descended on the area to aid in fighting the fires.
New Mexico natural disasters bring in $296M in FEMA aid
FireEngineering.com
In New Mexico, disasters over the past 20 years have included wildfires and flooding ... In the weeks that followed, New Mexico's congressional delegation ... the flames crossed fire lines and raced through an overgrown, tinder-dry ...
Strong winds intensify California wine country wildfires, prompting hundreds to flee their homes
New York Daily News
... Washington, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North and South Carolina, Oregon and Arizona have descended on the area to aid in fighting the fires.
October 14, 2017
Forest Service, conservation group adopt new plan to thin forests, reduce fire risks
AZCentral.com
Thinning trees can reduce fire danger, but such efforts have been slow to ... roughly from the Grand Canyon to New Mexico along the Mogollon Rim.
Forest Service, conservation group adopt new plan to thin forests, reduce fire risks
AZCentral.com
Thinning trees can reduce fire danger, but such efforts have been slow to ... roughly from the Grand Canyon to New Mexico along the Mogollon Rim.
October 13, 2017
Three stream commission members resign
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE – Three members of the New Mexico Interstate Stream ... in recent years, though most of New Mexico is drought-free – at least for now.
California and National Drought Summary for October 10, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
October 12 ,2017 - At the beginning of the drought week, a cold front .... favored the trimming away of some D0 in western New Mexico this week.
Forest Service to burn 700 acres near Taos Pines, Palo Flechado Pass
taosnews
Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at nmtracking.org/fire.
Three stream commission members resign
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE – Three members of the New Mexico Interstate Stream ... in recent years, though most of New Mexico is drought-free – at least for now.
California and National Drought Summary for October 10, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
October 12 ,2017 - At the beginning of the drought week, a cold front .... favored the trimming away of some D0 in western New Mexico this week.
Forest Service to burn 700 acres near Taos Pines, Palo Flechado Pass
taosnews
Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at nmtracking.org/fire.
October 12, 2017
Letters: Community needs consensus, not attack
Las Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico never pulled out from the recession like most of the other ... to New Mexico; the Drought Monitor recently counted no drought here -- first ...
Mandatory evacuations in east Sonoma
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Fire officials throughout the fire region have said they expected the ... Meanwhile in Sonoma, firefighters Thursday afternoon were battling fire in and ... by utility crews in Southern California, Nevada, Washington and New Mexico.
Local firefighters head to California to battle wildfires
KOAT Albuquerque
Firefighter teams from New Mexico are en route to help battle one of the ... Wednesday to help battle the Mendocino Lake Complex fire in California.
Letters: Community needs consensus, not attack
Las Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico never pulled out from the recession like most of the other ... to New Mexico; the Drought Monitor recently counted no drought here -- first ...
Mandatory evacuations in east Sonoma
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Fire officials throughout the fire region have said they expected the ... Meanwhile in Sonoma, firefighters Thursday afternoon were battling fire in and ... by utility crews in Southern California, Nevada, Washington and New Mexico.
Local firefighters head to California to battle wildfires
KOAT Albuquerque
Firefighter teams from New Mexico are en route to help battle one of the ... Wednesday to help battle the Mendocino Lake Complex fire in California.
October 11, 2017
Delaware Forest Service seeks new recruits for wildfire training -register by Oct. 16
CapeGazette.com
In 2016, Delaware's wildlfire crew battled the 12,000-acre Whit Fire in ... The Delaware Forest Service is seeking new recruits for its wildfire training ... California, Georgia, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, ...
Delaware Forest Service seeks new recruits for wildfire training -register by Oct. 16
CapeGazette.com
In 2016, Delaware's wildlfire crew battled the 12,000-acre Whit Fire in ... The Delaware Forest Service is seeking new recruits for its wildfire training ... California, Georgia, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, ...
October 6, 2017
Clearer skies in forecast, just in time for Balloon Fiesta, leaf peeping
Santa Fe New Mexican
The fall showers have helped stave off drought conditions throughout most of New Mexico — leaving just one dry sliver on the far western side of the ...
Two prescribed burns planned for Carson National Forest
taosnews
To ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality ... For additional information about the Taos Ski Valley prescribed fire, contact ...
Clearer skies in forecast, just in time for Balloon Fiesta, leaf peeping
Santa Fe New Mexican
The fall showers have helped stave off drought conditions throughout most of New Mexico — leaving just one dry sliver on the far western side of the ...
Two prescribed burns planned for Carson National Forest
taosnews
To ensure that the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality ... For additional information about the Taos Ski Valley prescribed fire, contact ...
October 5, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for October 3, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
About the same time, the western edge of this cold front moved through southern Texas and New Mexico, bringing significant upslope precipitation ...
La Jara Canyon fire scheduled
Valley Courier
TAOS, NM — Fire managers on the Camino Real District of the Carson National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel ...
Supreme Court Declines Hearing New Mexico Tree Clearing Dispute
Wildland Firefighter
Ruling puts fire prevention issue in lower court WASHINGTON (AP) — The ... Court has left in place a lower court ruling that prevents New Mexico.
California and National Drought Summary for October 3, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
About the same time, the western edge of this cold front moved through southern Texas and New Mexico, bringing significant upslope precipitation ...
La Jara Canyon fire scheduled
Valley Courier
TAOS, NM — Fire managers on the Camino Real District of the Carson National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel ...
Supreme Court Declines Hearing New Mexico Tree Clearing Dispute
Wildland Firefighter
Ruling puts fire prevention issue in lower court WASHINGTON (AP) — The ... Court has left in place a lower court ruling that prevents New Mexico.
October 4, 2017
Downpours to ease drought, raise risk of flash flooding from Texas to Iowa
AccuWeather.com
... Oklahoma, the northern Texas Panhandle and adjacent New Mexico," according to AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Eddie Walker.
Forecasters warn of heavy rain, flash flooding in New Mexico
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that the northern two-thirds of New Mexico will likely see ...
Downpours to ease drought, raise risk of flash flooding from Texas to Iowa
AccuWeather.com
... Oklahoma, the northern Texas Panhandle and adjacent New Mexico," according to AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Eddie Walker.
Forecasters warn of heavy rain, flash flooding in New Mexico
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that the northern two-thirds of New Mexico will likely see ...
October 3, 2017
White Mountain communities embrace Firewise
Payson Roundup
The Rodeo-Chediski and Wallow fires burned burned more than 1 million acres in Arizona and 15,407 in New Mexico. The Rodeo-Chediski and ...
White Mountain communities embrace Firewise
Payson Roundup
The Rodeo-Chediski and Wallow fires burned burned more than 1 million acres in Arizona and 15,407 in New Mexico. The Rodeo-Chediski and ...
October 2, 2017
Supreme Court Declines to Hear NM Tree Clearing Dispute
U.S. News & World Report
The issue dates back to 2001 when New Mexico passed a law saying the U.S. Forest Service had failed to reduce the threat of forest fires by not ...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear NM Tree Clearing Dispute
U.S. News & World Report
The issue dates back to 2001 when New Mexico passed a law saying the U.S. Forest Service had failed to reduce the threat of forest fires by not ...
October 1, 2017
Worst wildfire season in two decades costs Montana 400 mln USD
Xinhua
Following a new round of rain and snow, fire restrictions all over the northwestern ... Besides Montana, other states including New Mexico, Arizona and ...
Warnings issued for thunderstorms moving across New Mexico
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities are warning of hail, heavy rain and possible flash flooding from thunderstorms parading across New Mexico ...
Worst wildfire season in two decades costs Montana 400 mln USD
Xinhua
Following a new round of rain and snow, fire restrictions all over the northwestern ... Besides Montana, other states including New Mexico, Arizona and ...
Warnings issued for thunderstorms moving across New Mexico
FireEngineering.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities are warning of hail, heavy rain and possible flash flooding from thunderstorms parading across New Mexico ...
September 29, 2017
Warmer temps, average precipitation could force ski areas to 'make it work' on their own
Santa Fe New Mexican
And for what might be the first time in a decade, the National Weather Service's drought-monitoring map doesn't show a single New Mexico county ...
California and National Drought Summary for September 26, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for September 26, 2017 .... dry (D0) conditions expanded across parts of Arizona and New Mexico due to ...
Warmer temps, average precipitation could force ski areas to 'make it work' on their own
Santa Fe New Mexican
And for what might be the first time in a decade, the National Weather Service's drought-monitoring map doesn't show a single New Mexico county ...
California and National Drought Summary for September 26, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for September 26, 2017 .... dry (D0) conditions expanded across parts of Arizona and New Mexico due to ...
September 28, 2017
New Drought Research on Trees
KPVI News 6
New Drought Research on Trees ... with pathogens or insect pests, has been reported in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, California and Canada.
US, Mexico Forge Preservation Effort for Colorado River
U.S. News & World Report
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. and Mexico are seeking to preserve water supplies to millions of households and farms amid drought and climate ...
Mountain creek closed due to habitat damage from wildfire
FireEngineering.com
Those fish were transported to a federal fish hatchery in New Mexico. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be ...
Cuba Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burns This Fall
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District, Santa Fe ... at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
New Drought Research on Trees
KPVI News 6
New Drought Research on Trees ... with pathogens or insect pests, has been reported in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, California and Canada.
US, Mexico Forge Preservation Effort for Colorado River
U.S. News & World Report
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. and Mexico are seeking to preserve water supplies to millions of households and farms amid drought and climate ...
Mountain creek closed due to habitat damage from wildfire
FireEngineering.com
Those fish were transported to a federal fish hatchery in New Mexico. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be ...
Cuba Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burns This Fall
Los Alamos Daily Post
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District, Santa Fe ... at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
September 27, 2017
Can we save this iconic tree?
Ensia
As climate changes in the American Southwest, heat, drought, wildfire and ... Over the past 10 years, northern New Mexico has seen a decrease in ...
Forest Service faces wildfire budget crisis
NBC Montana
The massive fires are creating a budget crisis for the Forest Service. During the 2017 ... March brought fires in New Mexico and Arizona. In June there ...
Prescribed Fire Training Planned In October On Bureau Of Land Management And State Trust Lands
Los Alamos Daily Post
PENASCO ― Taos BLM, the New Mexico State Land Office, The Nature Conservancy's Fire Learning Network, and the Forest Stewards Guild are ...
Can we save this iconic tree?
Ensia
As climate changes in the American Southwest, heat, drought, wildfire and ... Over the past 10 years, northern New Mexico has seen a decrease in ...
Forest Service faces wildfire budget crisis
NBC Montana
The massive fires are creating a budget crisis for the Forest Service. During the 2017 ... March brought fires in New Mexico and Arizona. In June there ...
Prescribed Fire Training Planned In October On Bureau Of Land Management And State Trust Lands
Los Alamos Daily Post
PENASCO ― Taos BLM, the New Mexico State Land Office, The Nature Conservancy's Fire Learning Network, and the Forest Stewards Guild are ...
September 26, 2017
Questions Surround Chromium At LANL, $9M Project Brings More Water To Navajo Communities
KUNM
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that chromium was detected at concentrations five times ... Authorities believe he fired shots at officers as he left.
Handful of Prescribed Fires Planned for New Mexico District
U.S. News & World Report
Fire officials with a ranger district on the Lincoln National Forest in southern New Mexico are planning a handful of prescribed fires over the next ...
Questions Surround Chromium At LANL, $9M Project Brings More Water To Navajo Communities
KUNM
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that chromium was detected at concentrations five times ... Authorities believe he fired shots at officers as he left.
Handful of Prescribed Fires Planned for New Mexico District
U.S. News & World Report
Fire officials with a ranger district on the Lincoln National Forest in southern New Mexico are planning a handful of prescribed fires over the next ...
September 25, 2017
Escondido Fire has grown to 500 acres
El Defensor Chieftain
This is an update on the lightning-caused Escondido Fire, located in a ... the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and New Mexico State ...
Escondido Fire has grown to 500 acres
El Defensor Chieftain
This is an update on the lightning-caused Escondido Fire, located in a ... the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and New Mexico State ...
September 20, 2017
Autumn brings fire danger to New Mexico
KOB 4
Autumn brings fire danger to New Mexico ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Wildfire can happen any time of year, especially ... That can mean fire danger.
Autumn brings fire danger to New Mexico
KOB 4
Autumn brings fire danger to New Mexico ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Wildfire can happen any time of year, especially ... That can mean fire danger.
September 17, 2017
Are We the Victims of Bad Luck or Climate Change?
History News Network (HNN)
In 1600, Juan de Oñate's conquest of New Mexico nearly collapsed when drought and freezing weather brought conflict and hunger. Half his followers ...
Are We the Victims of Bad Luck or Climate Change?
History News Network (HNN)
In 1600, Juan de Oñate's conquest of New Mexico nearly collapsed when drought and freezing weather brought conflict and hunger. Half his followers ...
September 12, 2017
New Mexico adapts to decades of drought caused by climate change
New Mexico Political Report
For the first time since the federal Drought Monitor began operations in January 2000, New Mexico is completely free of drought or unusually dry ...
New Mexico adapts to decades of drought caused by climate change
New Mexico Political Report
For the first time since the federal Drought Monitor began operations in January 2000, New Mexico is completely free of drought or unusually dry ...
September 8, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for September 5, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for September 5, 2017 ... The Southeast continued to remain drought free, with areas of abnormally dry ... also forecast for northern New Mexico, southwest Colorado, and northern Utah, and ...
California and National Drought Summary for September 5, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for September 5, 2017 ... The Southeast continued to remain drought free, with areas of abnormally dry ... also forecast for northern New Mexico, southwest Colorado, and northern Utah, and ...
September 4, 2017
City issues health alert as wildfire smoke finds its way to New Mexico
KOB 4
City issues health alert as wildfire smoke finds its way to New Mexico ... of wildfires in parts of the country are beginning to affect central New Mexico.
City issues health alert as wildfire smoke finds its way to New Mexico
KOB 4
City issues health alert as wildfire smoke finds its way to New Mexico ... of wildfires in parts of the country are beginning to affect central New Mexico.
September 3, 2017
The costliest natural disasters in the US since 1980
PennLive.com
Drought and heat wave conditions were felt across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, southern Kansas, and western Louisiana during the ...
The costliest natural disasters in the US since 1980
PennLive.com
Drought and heat wave conditions were felt across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, southern Kansas, and western Louisiana during the ...
September 2, 2017
Decade of disaster: a timeline of $1bn extreme weather damage in the US
The Guardian
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona wildfires; tropical storm Lee; southern drought; Hurricane Irene; three bouts of severe weather – midwest, south-east, ...
Taos Pueblo: Evoking the Story of Ancestral Puebloans for 1000 Years
Ancient Origins
This drought led to the abandonment of sites like Mesa Verde and Chaco ... In 1610, Santa Fe was made the territorial capital of Spanish New Mexico, and the ... "Church, Taos Pueblo National Historic Landmark, New Mexico, 1942".
Bosque fire burning in Socorro County
KOB 4
SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. -- A 25- to 30-acre fire is burning along the Bosque in Socorro County, an official with the New Mexico State Forestry ...
Decade of disaster: a timeline of $1bn extreme weather damage in the US
The Guardian
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona wildfires; tropical storm Lee; southern drought; Hurricane Irene; three bouts of severe weather – midwest, south-east, ...
Taos Pueblo: Evoking the Story of Ancestral Puebloans for 1000 Years
Ancient Origins
This drought led to the abandonment of sites like Mesa Verde and Chaco ... In 1610, Santa Fe was made the territorial capital of Spanish New Mexico, and the ... "Church, Taos Pueblo National Historic Landmark, New Mexico, 1942".
Bosque fire burning in Socorro County
KOB 4
SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. -- A 25- to 30-acre fire is burning along the Bosque in Socorro County, an official with the New Mexico State Forestry ...
September 1, 2017
No rain here: Valley's dry, drought lingers in McAllen
Valley morning Star
Spanish for the dog star Sirius, it refers to a high pressure area which in July and August parks itself over southeast New Mexico, West Texas and ...
Texas still not drought-free despite Harvey
Plainview Daily Herald
However, moderate drought conditions persist in five Texas counties. ... to Upper Midwest, southwestern Florida, parts of New Mexico and much of ...
No rain here: Valley's dry, drought lingers in McAllen
Valley morning Star
Spanish for the dog star Sirius, it refers to a high pressure area which in July and August parks itself over southeast New Mexico, West Texas and ...
Texas still not drought-free despite Harvey
Plainview Daily Herald
However, moderate drought conditions persist in five Texas counties. ... to Upper Midwest, southwestern Florida, parts of New Mexico and much of ...
August 31, 2017
Resources, safety concerns hamper firefighting efforts
Mail Tribune
The fire is only 5 percent contained, though Brookings is better protected ... said, “In May and June, we had a lot of fires in Arizona and New Mexico, ...
Resources, safety concerns hamper firefighting efforts
Mail Tribune
The fire is only 5 percent contained, though Brookings is better protected ... said, “In May and June, we had a lot of fires in Arizona and New Mexico, ...
August 30, 2017
A few good ways to help out Texas
Santa Fe New Mexican
And compared to last year, when 87 percent of New Mexico showed the state to be abnormally dry, with 27 percent in moderate drought and 1.1 ...
A few good ways to help out Texas
Santa Fe New Mexican
And compared to last year, when 87 percent of New Mexico showed the state to be abnormally dry, with 27 percent in moderate drought and 1.1 ...
August 29, 2017
With New Mexico water, comes New Mexico weeds
KVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES - For the first time in nearly two decades, the state of New Mexico is no longer in a drought. The United States Drought Monitor indicates ...
With New Mexico water, comes New Mexico weeds
KVIA El Paso
LAS CRUCES - For the first time in nearly two decades, the state of New Mexico is no longer in a drought. The United States Drought Monitor indicates ...
August 25, 2017
By one measure, New Mexico is drought free
Albuquerque Journal
“This is the first time since the drought monitor started in late 1999 that New Mexico hasn't had any designation” of drought or abnormal dryness, said ...
Wet weather erases drought, dryness in New Mexico
KRQE News 13
Weekly reports on the impacts of drought across the United States show New Mexico is free from any of the colors that indicate dry conditions, marking ...
Zinke Won't Eliminate Monuments, Wet Weather Erases Drought
KUNM
National weather forecasters are warning of more storms around New Mexico as the state celebrates the disappearance of any signs of drought or ...
Storms flood parts of Doña Ana County, bring state out of drought
Las Cruces Sun-News
Storms flood parts of Doña Ana County, bring state out of drought ... David DuBois, the state climatologist for New Mexico and an associate professor ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 22, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Temperatures were below normal for Maine southward into New Hampshire ... stretching southwestward into the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico.
By one measure, New Mexico is drought free
Albuquerque Journal
“This is the first time since the drought monitor started in late 1999 that New Mexico hasn't had any designation” of drought or abnormal dryness, said ...
Wet weather erases drought, dryness in New Mexico
KRQE News 13
Weekly reports on the impacts of drought across the United States show New Mexico is free from any of the colors that indicate dry conditions, marking ...
Zinke Won't Eliminate Monuments, Wet Weather Erases Drought
KUNM
National weather forecasters are warning of more storms around New Mexico as the state celebrates the disappearance of any signs of drought or ...
Storms flood parts of Doña Ana County, bring state out of drought
Las Cruces Sun-News
Storms flood parts of Doña Ana County, bring state out of drought ... David DuBois, the state climatologist for New Mexico and an associate professor ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 22, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Temperatures were below normal for Maine southward into New Hampshire ... stretching southwestward into the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico.
August 18, 2017
Sen. Udall speaks at water conference
El Defensor Chieftain
Tom Udall speaks at the water conference at New Mexico Tech on Tuesday. ... Cooperation will be the only successful strategy...to prepare for drought, to adapt to climate change, and to modernize our integrated water system.
Leaked climate report paints dry picture of US Southwest
New Mexico Political Report
Here in New Mexico and the rest of the southwestern U.S., scientists are .... Hot summers will become more frequent, and droughts in the Southwest ...
Sen. Udall speaks at water conference
El Defensor Chieftain
Tom Udall speaks at the water conference at New Mexico Tech on Tuesday. ... Cooperation will be the only successful strategy...to prepare for drought, to adapt to climate change, and to modernize our integrated water system.
Leaked climate report paints dry picture of US Southwest
New Mexico Political Report
Here in New Mexico and the rest of the southwestern U.S., scientists are .... Hot summers will become more frequent, and droughts in the Southwest ...
August 17, 2017
Jarratts leave dairy farming behind for new beef business
Valencia County News Bulletin
LOS LUNAS — After nearly 60 years in the dairy business, the Jarratt Dairy on South Los Lentes Road in Los Lunas has closed. The farm could not ...
Sudden Droughts And Wildfires Are A Vision Of Montana's Future, Says State Climatologist
MTPR
Extreme fires, flash droughts, and fast-melting snowpacks are all predicted in the ... Yet despite all the doom and gloom, Montana has actually got it pretty good compared to states like Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, where it ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 15, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for August 15, 2017 ... Dry conditions continued in parts of Maine and moderate drought (D1) conditions .... U.S., part of the west, most notably western New Mexico, ad eastern Alaska.
Jarratts leave dairy farming behind for new beef business
Valencia County News Bulletin
LOS LUNAS — After nearly 60 years in the dairy business, the Jarratt Dairy on South Los Lentes Road in Los Lunas has closed. The farm could not ...
Sudden Droughts And Wildfires Are A Vision Of Montana's Future, Says State Climatologist
MTPR
Extreme fires, flash droughts, and fast-melting snowpacks are all predicted in the ... Yet despite all the doom and gloom, Montana has actually got it pretty good compared to states like Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, where it ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 15, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for August 15, 2017 ... Dry conditions continued in parts of Maine and moderate drought (D1) conditions .... U.S., part of the west, most notably western New Mexico, ad eastern Alaska.
August 16, 2017
US: 'Zero' chance of Colorado River water shortage in 2018
Santa Fe New Mexican
... in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. ... A drought shortage declaration would cut 11.4 percent of Arizona's ...
Udall Delivers Keynote Address At New Mexico WRRI's Annual Water Conference: 'Federal Water ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Discusses his legislation to improve water policy for New Mexico communities, including the 2017 New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act. Courtesy ...
NASA says Land is taking longer to recover from Drought
Clarksville Online
A new study with NASA participation finds that land ecosystems took ... the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; the U.S. Forest Service, Ogden, ...
US: 'Zero' chance of Colorado River water shortage in 2018
Santa Fe New Mexican
... in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. ... A drought shortage declaration would cut 11.4 percent of Arizona's ...
Udall Delivers Keynote Address At New Mexico WRRI's Annual Water Conference: 'Federal Water ...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Discusses his legislation to improve water policy for New Mexico communities, including the 2017 New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act. Courtesy ...
NASA says Land is taking longer to recover from Drought
Clarksville Online
A new study with NASA participation finds that land ecosystems took ... the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; the U.S. Forest Service, Ogden, ...
August 13, 2017
Jones Fire, near Fall Creek, closes forest road, hiking trails, campgrounds
The Register-Guard
4 has grown to 756 acres, said Nick Smokovich, who represents the Gila National Forest in New Mexico but has been helping local crews with that fire ...
Fire greater threat to Rim Runs than smoke
Herald and News
The west rim, while under construction, and a fire west of the national park were ... Alabama, Maryland, Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and New Mexico.
Jones Fire, near Fall Creek, closes forest road, hiking trails, campgrounds
The Register-Guard
4 has grown to 756 acres, said Nick Smokovich, who represents the Gila National Forest in New Mexico but has been helping local crews with that fire ...
Fire greater threat to Rim Runs than smoke
Herald and News
The west rim, while under construction, and a fire west of the national park were ... Alabama, Maryland, Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and New Mexico.
August 12, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for August 8, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Northwest Iowa saw the addition of severe drought (D2) in areas where ... of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona and the removal of moderate drought ...
California and National Drought Summary for August 8, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Northwest Iowa saw the addition of severe drought (D2) in areas where ... of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona and the removal of moderate drought ...
August 11, 2017
NM not as dry, but drought still persists
New Mexico Political Report
New Mexico still isn't out of the woods when it comes to its long-running drought. That's what Phil King, a civil engineering professor at New Mexico ...
NM WRRI annual water conference to be held at New Mexico Tech
KRWG
NM WRRI annual water conference to be held at New Mexico Tech ... The public is invited to attend the New Mexico Water Resources Research ... on federal efforts related to water, including action on the federal Drought Bill. Sen.
Forest Service: Island Fire benefitting wilderness
Oroville Mercury Register
Forest Service: Island Fire benefitting wilderness ... stems from states such as Montana and New Mexico, but also fires in Yosemite in the early '70s.
Smokey Bear Is Getting A Makeover — And A Snapchat
GOOD Magazine
Partly to raise awareness about the little-known causes of forest fires and ... real-life Smokey Bear was rescued from a New Mexico blaze as a cub in ...
NM not as dry, but drought still persists
New Mexico Political Report
New Mexico still isn't out of the woods when it comes to its long-running drought. That's what Phil King, a civil engineering professor at New Mexico ...
NM WRRI annual water conference to be held at New Mexico Tech
KRWG
NM WRRI annual water conference to be held at New Mexico Tech ... The public is invited to attend the New Mexico Water Resources Research ... on federal efforts related to water, including action on the federal Drought Bill. Sen.
Forest Service: Island Fire benefitting wilderness
Oroville Mercury Register
Forest Service: Island Fire benefitting wilderness ... stems from states such as Montana and New Mexico, but also fires in Yosemite in the early '70s.
Smokey Bear Is Getting A Makeover — And A Snapchat
GOOD Magazine
Partly to raise awareness about the little-known causes of forest fires and ... real-life Smokey Bear was rescued from a New Mexico blaze as a cub in ...
August 10, 2017
In Brief - New Mexico News - Aug 9, 2017
Las Vegas Optic
Fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest called the lightning-caused Cow Fire out Monday at noon.
In Brief - New Mexico News - Aug 9, 2017
Las Vegas Optic
Fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest called the lightning-caused Cow Fire out Monday at noon.
August 4, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for August 1, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for August 1, 2017 .... Utah, western Colorado, eastern Arizona, and over much of New Mexico.
California and National Drought Summary for August 1, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for August 1, 2017 .... Utah, western Colorado, eastern Arizona, and over much of New Mexico.
August 3, 2017
Monsoons dampen growth of midsummer wildfires
taosnews
A small fire on a ridge above Pilar at the end of July was the latest in a ... and early summer in Northern New Mexico — prime conditions for larger fires ...
Monsoons dampen growth of midsummer wildfires
taosnews
A small fire on a ridge above Pilar at the end of July was the latest in a ... and early summer in Northern New Mexico — prime conditions for larger fires ...
August 2, 2017
Officials eye fire preparedness as Bastrop County hits severe drought
Austin American-Statesman
John Cyrier, officials had to rely on smaller aircraft to fight the fire while waiting on resources from as far away as Tennessee, New Mexico and Arizona ...
BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Western Arizona
Parker Pioneer
For fire restriction information in Arizona and New Mexico, call Toll Free: 1-877-864-6985. You can also visit the website: http://www.firerestrictions.us/.
SFNF: Fire Crews Complete Operations On Peggy Fire
Los Alamos Daily Post
Air quality information and health protection measures are posted online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website: https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Officials eye fire preparedness as Bastrop County hits severe drought
Austin American-Statesman
John Cyrier, officials had to rely on smaller aircraft to fight the fire while waiting on resources from as far away as Tennessee, New Mexico and Arizona ...
BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Western Arizona
Parker Pioneer
For fire restriction information in Arizona and New Mexico, call Toll Free: 1-877-864-6985. You can also visit the website: http://www.firerestrictions.us/.
SFNF: Fire Crews Complete Operations On Peggy Fire
Los Alamos Daily Post
Air quality information and health protection measures are posted online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website: https://nmtracking.org/fire.
August 1, 2017
Air quality predicted to get worse as fire season continues
KPAX-TV
Air quality predicted to get worse as fire season continues ... it flows just like water,” said William Basye, a Regional Field Specialist out of New Mexico.
Air quality predicted to get worse as fire season continues
KPAX-TV
Air quality predicted to get worse as fire season continues ... it flows just like water,” said William Basye, a Regional Field Specialist out of New Mexico.
July 29, 2017
A new gold rush is on, sparked by California's post-drought snowmelt
Los Angeles Times
Ovid tells the tale of Midas, John Huston of a similar malady in the mountains of Mexico, and television cameras bring home the frenzy on the Bering ...
Firefighters claim Bernalillo County shorted them money for wildfire work
KRQE News 13
Sanchez says two Bernalillo County firefighters sent to the Bonita Fire in northern New Mexico and one deployed to the Highline Fire in Arizona ...
Peggy Fire Update July 28, 2017
NM Fire Info
Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning. Size: 728 acres. Location: Peggy Mesa, approximately 2 ...
A new gold rush is on, sparked by California's post-drought snowmelt
Los Angeles Times
Ovid tells the tale of Midas, John Huston of a similar malady in the mountains of Mexico, and television cameras bring home the frenzy on the Bering ...
Firefighters claim Bernalillo County shorted them money for wildfire work
KRQE News 13
Sanchez says two Bernalillo County firefighters sent to the Bonita Fire in northern New Mexico and one deployed to the Highline Fire in Arizona ...
Peggy Fire Update July 28, 2017
NM Fire Info
Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning. Size: 728 acres. Location: Peggy Mesa, approximately 2 ...
July 28, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for July 25, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for July 25, 2017 .... D0 or D1 were trimmed in parts of western New Mexico and southern Nevada. But other ...
Fire officials begin to scale back after start of monsoon season
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A month and a half into the monsoon and New Mexico is just now seeing its first big storms, allowing forest officials to ...
Up in smoke: Opportunities on climate, renewables shunned during Martinez administration
New Mexico Political Report
Since taking office five years earlier, Martinez had presided over similar meetings across New Mexico while various fires and millions of acres of forest ...
Crews work to contain Lodgepole fire
KFYR-TV
Low winds, so it stopped pushing the fire," said Engrav. ... community, but at the same time, it's really small," said Ryan Vigil, Sante Fe, New Mexico.
Whittier Fire Update: July 27, 2017
Santa Barbara Independent
Current Situation: The Whittier Fire is now being managed by Los Padres ... outside the region, from Arizona and New Mexico all the way to Virginia.
Peggy Fire Update – July 27, 2017
NM Fire Info
Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning. Size: 715 acres. Location: Peggy Mesa, approximately 2 ...
1860 Fire Will Continue to be Monitored
NM Fire Info
Advisories: Smoke may be visible from the Canjilon area so use caution if traveling along U.S. Highway 84 or New Mexico State Road 115. Individuals ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 25, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for July 25, 2017 .... D0 or D1 were trimmed in parts of western New Mexico and southern Nevada. But other ...
Fire officials begin to scale back after start of monsoon season
KRQE News 13
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A month and a half into the monsoon and New Mexico is just now seeing its first big storms, allowing forest officials to ...
Up in smoke: Opportunities on climate, renewables shunned during Martinez administration
New Mexico Political Report
Since taking office five years earlier, Martinez had presided over similar meetings across New Mexico while various fires and millions of acres of forest ...
Crews work to contain Lodgepole fire
KFYR-TV
Low winds, so it stopped pushing the fire," said Engrav. ... community, but at the same time, it's really small," said Ryan Vigil, Sante Fe, New Mexico.
Whittier Fire Update: July 27, 2017
Santa Barbara Independent
Current Situation: The Whittier Fire is now being managed by Los Padres ... outside the region, from Arizona and New Mexico all the way to Virginia.
Peggy Fire Update – July 27, 2017
NM Fire Info
Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning. Size: 715 acres. Location: Peggy Mesa, approximately 2 ...
1860 Fire Will Continue to be Monitored
NM Fire Info
Advisories: Smoke may be visible from the Canjilon area so use caution if traveling along U.S. Highway 84 or New Mexico State Road 115. Individuals ...
July 27, 2017
Monsoon rains dampen wildfire fears
Santa Fe New Mexican
So far in 2017, New Mexico has seen about 20 wildfires, which have ... to the drought year of 2011, when the state lost 1.2 million acres to 1,800 fires, ... With New Mexico's monsoon weather pattern entering full throttle this week, ...
If You Live in These States, It's Time to Worry About Climate Change
The Cheat Sheet
New Mexico, specifically, is likely to experience increased drought, which could in turn fuel more wild and forest fires and hurt agricultural operations ...
La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions
The Durango Herald
Durango Fire Protection District (includes the Animas Valley corridor, from the north county line to the New Mexico state line). For permits, call ...
Memorial would honor New Mexico's fallen firefighters
Ruidoso News
“It was a little disheartening to know that New Mexico didn't have one,” Long said. According to reporting to the U.S. Fire Administration, 26 on-duty ...
Smokey's Corner: Striking a social and ecological balance towards a healthy forest
Ruidoso News
It is not a question of whether, but a question of when fire will happen on our flammable New Mexico landscapes. Fires in the Ruidoso area have ...
Landowners support road restrictions
El Defensor Chieftain
County Fire Marshal Mark Mercer said the two wildland fires county crews had ... He also said county crews helped with two structure fires in Socorro, ... said new regulations put in place by the New Mexico State Supreme Court on ...
Monsoon rains dampen wildfire fears
Santa Fe New Mexican
So far in 2017, New Mexico has seen about 20 wildfires, which have ... to the drought year of 2011, when the state lost 1.2 million acres to 1,800 fires, ... With New Mexico's monsoon weather pattern entering full throttle this week, ...
If You Live in These States, It's Time to Worry About Climate Change
The Cheat Sheet
New Mexico, specifically, is likely to experience increased drought, which could in turn fuel more wild and forest fires and hurt agricultural operations ...
La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions
The Durango Herald
Durango Fire Protection District (includes the Animas Valley corridor, from the north county line to the New Mexico state line). For permits, call ...
Memorial would honor New Mexico's fallen firefighters
Ruidoso News
“It was a little disheartening to know that New Mexico didn't have one,” Long said. According to reporting to the U.S. Fire Administration, 26 on-duty ...
Smokey's Corner: Striking a social and ecological balance towards a healthy forest
Ruidoso News
It is not a question of whether, but a question of when fire will happen on our flammable New Mexico landscapes. Fires in the Ruidoso area have ...
Landowners support road restrictions
El Defensor Chieftain
County Fire Marshal Mark Mercer said the two wildland fires county crews had ... He also said county crews helped with two structure fires in Socorro, ... said new regulations put in place by the New Mexico State Supreme Court on ...
July 26, 2017
Ramah Farmers Continue to Fight Against Numerous Challenges
U.S. News & World Report
RAMAH, N.M. (AP) — After church service Sunday in late February, Tucker Simons drove with his wife and their two baby daughters to Ramah Lake, ... Extreme drought conditions caused Ramah Lake to dry out completely in 2014.
US western agricultural states getting hammered by drought
Xinhua
U.S. western agricultural states getting hammered by drought ... U.S. Drought Monitor data released last week showed 50 percent of North Dakota in ... Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas, that left tens of thousands ...
Job Corps students work and learn at Lincoln-area fires
Helena Independent Record
Job Corps students work and learn at Lincoln-area fires ... José Rodriguez, 19, of Farmington, New Mexico, said he liked traveling to work on fires and ...
Peggy Fire Update, July 25, 2017
NM Fire Info
Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning struck a single standing dead tree (snag) with fire ...
Ramah Farmers Continue to Fight Against Numerous Challenges
U.S. News & World Report
RAMAH, N.M. (AP) — After church service Sunday in late February, Tucker Simons drove with his wife and their two baby daughters to Ramah Lake, ... Extreme drought conditions caused Ramah Lake to dry out completely in 2014.
US western agricultural states getting hammered by drought
Xinhua
U.S. western agricultural states getting hammered by drought ... U.S. Drought Monitor data released last week showed 50 percent of North Dakota in ... Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas, that left tens of thousands ...
Job Corps students work and learn at Lincoln-area fires
Helena Independent Record
Job Corps students work and learn at Lincoln-area fires ... José Rodriguez, 19, of Farmington, New Mexico, said he liked traveling to work on fires and ...
Peggy Fire Update, July 25, 2017
NM Fire Info
Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning struck a single standing dead tree (snag) with fire ...
July 25, 2017
Former Las Cruces fire chief jumps into race for 2nd Congressional District seat
Santa Fe New Mexican
Former Las Cruces fire chief jumps into race for 2nd Congressional District ... fire chief Adolf Zubia has joined the race for Congress in New Mexico's ...
Sunrise fire near Superior now No. 2 nationally
The Missoulian
Smoke billows from the Goat Creek Fire above Rock Creek last week. ... TARKIO — The Sunrise fire burning south of Superior has been bumped up to ... one from Helena and the other from New Mexico, are due in Monday with “a ...
Former Las Cruces fire chief jumps into race for 2nd Congressional District seat
Santa Fe New Mexican
Former Las Cruces fire chief jumps into race for 2nd Congressional District ... fire chief Adolf Zubia has joined the race for Congress in New Mexico's ...
Sunrise fire near Superior now No. 2 nationally
The Missoulian
Smoke billows from the Goat Creek Fire above Rock Creek last week. ... TARKIO — The Sunrise fire burning south of Superior has been bumped up to ... one from Helena and the other from New Mexico, are due in Monday with “a ...
July 24, 2017
NM Fire Info
NM Fire Info
July 23, 2017. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning struck a single standing dead tree (snag). The fire subsequently spread into surrounding ...
SFNF Fire Crews Complete Operations on Alameda Fire
NM Fire Info
SANTA FE, NM – July 23, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) took advantage of a lightning strike ...
NM Fire Info
NM Fire Info
July 23, 2017. Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning struck a single standing dead tree (snag). The fire subsequently spread into surrounding ...
SFNF Fire Crews Complete Operations on Alameda Fire
NM Fire Info
SANTA FE, NM – July 23, 2017 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) took advantage of a lightning strike ...
July 23, 2017
SFNF Update: Peggy Fire On Jemez Ranger District
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Peggy Fire is burning through thick vegetation and tree litter within its ... Fire Information: Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire ...
SFNF Update: Peggy Fire On Jemez Ranger District
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Peggy Fire is burning through thick vegetation and tree litter within its ... Fire Information: Fire updates are posted on the New Mexico Fire ...
July 22, 2017
Monsoon Ends Fire Restrictions in Cibola National Forest
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — No fire restrictions remain in effect in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands as fire danger has been ...
New wildfire on cliffs above monument visitor center near Pilar
Albuquerque Journal
The fire is is believed to have been started a lightning strike and flared up today, putting up a column of smoke, says the New Mexico Fire Information ...
Arizona summer camps evacuate as wildfires sweep US West
WPXI Pittsburgh
(AP) - An Arizona forest fire that shut down youth summer camps, forced ... Authorities estimated that the fire burned a handful of homes, but did not ... were also battling wildfires in California, New Mexico, Utah and Washington state.
Monsoon Ends Fire Restrictions in Cibola National Forest
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — No fire restrictions remain in effect in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands as fire danger has been ...
New wildfire on cliffs above monument visitor center near Pilar
Albuquerque Journal
The fire is is believed to have been started a lightning strike and flared up today, putting up a column of smoke, says the New Mexico Fire Information ...
Arizona summer camps evacuate as wildfires sweep US West
WPXI Pittsburgh
(AP) - An Arizona forest fire that shut down youth summer camps, forced ... Authorities estimated that the fire burned a handful of homes, but did not ... were also battling wildfires in California, New Mexico, Utah and Washington state.
July 21, 2017
Fire Season 2017 Update: Wildfires in California to Worsen, While Monsoon Douses Southwest
Newsweek
But luckily there is relief in sight for the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Meanwhile, a number of fires have sprouted ...
East Mountain property owners file claim in Dog Head Fire
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A year after the Dog Head Fire burned their homes and blackened their land, 23 East Mountains property owners have filed ...
Restoring US Forests Can Help Solve Our Water Infrastructure Crisis
HuffPost
In my home state of New Mexico, the Cerro Grande fire of 2000 cost an ... and lack funding to do restoration that could prevent future forest fires.
Santa Fe NF Monitoring Peggy Fire on Jemez Ranger District
NM Fire Info
Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning. Size: Approximately 11 acres. Location: On the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, the ...
Fire Season 2017 Update: Wildfires in California to Worsen, While Monsoon Douses Southwest
Newsweek
But luckily there is relief in sight for the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Meanwhile, a number of fires have sprouted ...
East Mountain property owners file claim in Dog Head Fire
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A year after the Dog Head Fire burned their homes and blackened their land, 23 East Mountains property owners have filed ...
Restoring US Forests Can Help Solve Our Water Infrastructure Crisis
HuffPost
In my home state of New Mexico, the Cerro Grande fire of 2000 cost an ... and lack funding to do restoration that could prevent future forest fires.
Santa Fe NF Monitoring Peggy Fire on Jemez Ranger District
NM Fire Info
Start Date: July 18, 2017. Cause: Lightning. Size: Approximately 11 acres. Location: On the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, the ...
July 20, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for July 18, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for July 18, 2017 .... D0 expanded in Arizona, Utah, southern Nevada, northwest New Mexico, and ...
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Coronado National Forest
Arizona Public Media
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Coronado National Forest ... Clark Maxwell, a meteorologist with the Southwest Fire Coordination Center in New Mexico.
Native Arizona trout rescued from toxic ash flows from Frye Fire
KPNX 12 News TV
Native Arizona trout rescued from toxic ash flows from Frye Fire ... Frye Creek, transporting them to the Mora National Fish Hatchery in New Mexico.
Cow Fire Ignites On Santa Fe National Forest
Los Alamos Daily Post
... on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
AZGFD Helps Rescue Population of Native Gila Trout Following Frye Fire
AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
During the aftermath of the 48,000-acre Frye fire, the 13 biologists and ... a rare trout species native to Arizona and New Mexico, from Ash Creek and ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 18, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for July 18, 2017 .... D0 expanded in Arizona, Utah, southern Nevada, northwest New Mexico, and ...
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Coronado National Forest
Arizona Public Media
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Coronado National Forest ... Clark Maxwell, a meteorologist with the Southwest Fire Coordination Center in New Mexico.
Native Arizona trout rescued from toxic ash flows from Frye Fire
KPNX 12 News TV
Native Arizona trout rescued from toxic ash flows from Frye Fire ... Frye Creek, transporting them to the Mora National Fish Hatchery in New Mexico.
Cow Fire Ignites On Santa Fe National Forest
Los Alamos Daily Post
... on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
AZGFD Helps Rescue Population of Native Gila Trout Following Frye Fire
AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
During the aftermath of the 48,000-acre Frye fire, the 13 biologists and ... a rare trout species native to Arizona and New Mexico, from Ash Creek and ...
July 19, 2017
A history of American fire lookout towers (and 7 you can stay in overnight)
Mother Nature Network (blog)
Fire lookout towers still stand vigilant today, not just across New Mexico but the .... Two historic fire lookouts in New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest, ...
Getting out: A horse owner's guide to planning for a wildfire evacuation
Tri-State Livestock News
"We were more out on the mesa in New Mexico and would have fires from time to time," she said. "We would go in, help load, evacuate, and help ...
Fire departments tackle new system
Quay County Sun
Fire departments are used to receiving the funds in a lump sum in July, but this will change to monthly distribution, said Brian Moore, New Mexico ...
WV Forestry dispatches members to fight wildfires
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Last week, crews were making progress against dozens of wildfires across California, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, the Associated Press ...
A history of American fire lookout towers (and 7 you can stay in overnight)
Mother Nature Network (blog)
Fire lookout towers still stand vigilant today, not just across New Mexico but the .... Two historic fire lookouts in New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest, ...
Getting out: A horse owner's guide to planning for a wildfire evacuation
Tri-State Livestock News
"We were more out on the mesa in New Mexico and would have fires from time to time," she said. "We would go in, help load, evacuate, and help ...
Fire departments tackle new system
Quay County Sun
Fire departments are used to receiving the funds in a lump sum in July, but this will change to monthly distribution, said Brian Moore, New Mexico ...
WV Forestry dispatches members to fight wildfires
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Last week, crews were making progress against dozens of wildfires across California, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, the Associated Press ...
July 18, 2017
The Last Tropical Storm Don, in 2011, Was One of the Strangest Landfalls We've Ever Seen
The Weather Channel
Drought monitor analysis on July 26, 2011, three days before the landfall of Don. Areas in dark brown denote the worst drought category, exceptional ... as large swaths of Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico, among other states.
Wildfire second reported in Guadalupe Ranger District
Carlsbad Current-Argus
According to the New Mexico Fire Information website, two engines and six firefighters were ... It is the second reported fire within a week in the district.
Officials warn of wildfire danger in populated areas
Golden Transcript
All of those things are as likely to be impacted by fire as a forest is. ... four times to battle blazes in other areas of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.
The Last Tropical Storm Don, in 2011, Was One of the Strangest Landfalls We've Ever Seen
The Weather Channel
Drought monitor analysis on July 26, 2011, three days before the landfall of Don. Areas in dark brown denote the worst drought category, exceptional ... as large swaths of Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico, among other states.
Wildfire second reported in Guadalupe Ranger District
Carlsbad Current-Argus
According to the New Mexico Fire Information website, two engines and six firefighters were ... It is the second reported fire within a week in the district.
Officials warn of wildfire danger in populated areas
Golden Transcript
All of those things are as likely to be impacted by fire as a forest is. ... four times to battle blazes in other areas of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.
July 17, 2017
Deadly drought and heat: The West's conflagrations
WND.com
Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico are facing the same danger. Alaska has more than 300 fires with 625,000 acres affected so far.
NMSU AgSprint client aims to address food insecurity in rural New Mexico
KRWG
A New Mexico-based agricultural technology company is working to solve a global food ... With Revolution Agriculture systems placed in New Mexico, Brion said, a desert state with a continuing drought problem and issues of water ...
Julie Doll: Prairie chickens and politics
The Garden City Telegram
Environmentalists and federal officials exploited the situation to justify new ... parts of five states: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico. ... They argued that the birds' numbers would rebound when the drought ended.
Firefighters urge residents to create a 'defensible space' around homes
KOAT Albuquerque
There have been several fires all over New Mexico in the past few months ... It's exactly what Kim Hanon is doing to her home after the grass fire in ...
Wildfire in Queen contained
Carlsbad Current-Argus
A wildfire just 12 miles from Queen, New Mexico is 100 percent contained, U.S. Forest Service officials said. The Rock Pile Fire consumed about 13 ...
Deadly drought and heat: The West's conflagrations
WND.com
Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico are facing the same danger. Alaska has more than 300 fires with 625,000 acres affected so far.
NMSU AgSprint client aims to address food insecurity in rural New Mexico
KRWG
A New Mexico-based agricultural technology company is working to solve a global food ... With Revolution Agriculture systems placed in New Mexico, Brion said, a desert state with a continuing drought problem and issues of water ...
Julie Doll: Prairie chickens and politics
The Garden City Telegram
Environmentalists and federal officials exploited the situation to justify new ... parts of five states: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico. ... They argued that the birds' numbers would rebound when the drought ended.
Firefighters urge residents to create a 'defensible space' around homes
KOAT Albuquerque
There have been several fires all over New Mexico in the past few months ... It's exactly what Kim Hanon is doing to her home after the grass fire in ...
Wildfire in Queen contained
Carlsbad Current-Argus
A wildfire just 12 miles from Queen, New Mexico is 100 percent contained, U.S. Forest Service officials said. The Rock Pile Fire consumed about 13 ...
July 16, 2017
Smokejumpers convene in New Mexico to aid with extinguishing wildfires
Rio Rancho Observer
“New Mexico right now is under high fire danger and the state is bringing in resources to help out and lend a hand,” Stanzak said. “The same thing ...
Ancestral Puebloans used fire to communicate across vast distances
The Durango Herald
The fire tower at Chimney Rock National Monument, built in 1940 by the Civilian ... which is on protected Navajo Nation land in northern New Mexico.
Working to reduce the risk of wildfire
Santa Fe New Mexican
Our state partners at the New Mexico State Forestry Division are assisting with ... sustainable forests and watersheds for the benefit of all New Mexicans. ... the end result will be a more resilient, healthier forest and a more fire-wise ...
Smokejumpers convene in New Mexico to aid with extinguishing wildfires
Rio Rancho Observer
“New Mexico right now is under high fire danger and the state is bringing in resources to help out and lend a hand,” Stanzak said. “The same thing ...
Ancestral Puebloans used fire to communicate across vast distances
The Durango Herald
The fire tower at Chimney Rock National Monument, built in 1940 by the Civilian ... which is on protected Navajo Nation land in northern New Mexico.
Working to reduce the risk of wildfire
Santa Fe New Mexican
Our state partners at the New Mexico State Forestry Division are assisting with ... sustainable forests and watersheds for the benefit of all New Mexicans. ... the end result will be a more resilient, healthier forest and a more fire-wise ...
July 15, 2017
Effort to Bring Water to Eastern New Mexico Inches Along
U.S. News & World Report
It wasn't until 2009 that Congress approved the pipeline project in the face of what eventually became an unprecedented drought in New Mexico.
Taylor Canyon Fire at 4728 acres
El Defensor Chieftain
Resources from the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, and New Mexico State Forestry - Returning Hero's ...
Drones can help, hinder fighting wildfires
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
... Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) that ... If an unauthorized drone is detected flying over or near a wildfire, fire ...
Effort to Bring Water to Eastern New Mexico Inches Along
U.S. News & World Report
It wasn't until 2009 that Congress approved the pipeline project in the face of what eventually became an unprecedented drought in New Mexico.
Taylor Canyon Fire at 4728 acres
El Defensor Chieftain
Resources from the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, and New Mexico State Forestry - Returning Hero's ...
Drones can help, hinder fighting wildfires
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
... Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) that ... If an unauthorized drone is detected flying over or near a wildfire, fire ...
July 14, 2017
Fire Follow-up: 'New Mexico in Focus' looks at Las Conchas blaze
Albuquerque Journal
It was interesting for her to have a crew return six years later to see how the landscape has changed. The story is part of tonight's New Mexico PBS' ...
Beyond the concepts of 'land management' are real people, sacrifice
New Mexico Political Report
On the edge of the Valle Grande in northern New Mexico stands a grove of ... As the Thompson Ridge Fire approached the cabins in early June, the ...
Smokey's Corner: Highlights for Smokey Bear Ranger District
Ruidoso News
Fuel Treatments: Fire personnel took a break from the West Mountain pile burn (located southeast of NM State Hwy 246, 6 1/2 miles north of Capitan, ...
Wildfires force children to flee from California summer camp
Cash Gazette
Other states including Oregon, Washington, Idaho and New Mexico are either battling fires or monitoring conditions in order to prevent them.
Fire Follow-up: 'New Mexico in Focus' looks at Las Conchas blaze
Albuquerque Journal
It was interesting for her to have a crew return six years later to see how the landscape has changed. The story is part of tonight's New Mexico PBS' ...
Beyond the concepts of 'land management' are real people, sacrifice
New Mexico Political Report
On the edge of the Valle Grande in northern New Mexico stands a grove of ... As the Thompson Ridge Fire approached the cabins in early June, the ...
Smokey's Corner: Highlights for Smokey Bear Ranger District
Ruidoso News
Fuel Treatments: Fire personnel took a break from the West Mountain pile burn (located southeast of NM State Hwy 246, 6 1/2 miles north of Capitan, ...
Wildfires force children to flee from California summer camp
Cash Gazette
Other states including Oregon, Washington, Idaho and New Mexico are either battling fires or monitoring conditions in order to prevent them.
July 13, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for July 11, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Since the beginning of the month, storm activity has been spotty across portions of Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico yielding limited precipitation ...
Hot Summer and Fire Bans Continue For Colorado; Ozone Alert Lifted
Colorado Public Radio
Several wildfires continue to burn around the West including states Nevada, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming. Here are the fires, and links to ...
Wildfires Blaze through Western US and Canada
The National Law Review
More than 14 fires are burning in Nevada and a state of emergency was ... Washington, Idaho and New Mexico are either battling fires or monitoring ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 11, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Since the beginning of the month, storm activity has been spotty across portions of Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico yielding limited precipitation ...
Hot Summer and Fire Bans Continue For Colorado; Ozone Alert Lifted
Colorado Public Radio
Several wildfires continue to burn around the West including states Nevada, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming. Here are the fires, and links to ...
Wildfires Blaze through Western US and Canada
The National Law Review
More than 14 fires are burning in Nevada and a state of emergency was ... Washington, Idaho and New Mexico are either battling fires or monitoring ...
July 12, 2017
California fires are early, unpredictable after winter rain
Santa Fe New Mexican
... spell and thick grass that grew after drought-busting winter downpours are making for early ... against dozens of wildfires across California, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. ... Three new fires made trouble in the state Tuesday.
California fires are early, unpredictable after winter rain
Santa Fe New Mexican
... spell and thick grass that grew after drought-busting winter downpours are making for early ... against dozens of wildfires across California, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. ... Three new fires made trouble in the state Tuesday.
July 9, 2017
Santa Fe in Bloom: Going wild for wildflowers
Santa Fe New Mexican
... to majestic perennials like phlox, red hot pokers and hummingbird mint spiking up in gardens all over Northern New Mexico, the scene has become ...
Santa Fe in Bloom: Going wild for wildflowers
Santa Fe New Mexican
... to majestic perennials like phlox, red hot pokers and hummingbird mint spiking up in gardens all over Northern New Mexico, the scene has become ...
July 6, 2017
Is western US heat so far this season a sign of what's to come for the rest of summer?
AccuWeather.com
"This year we believe that ample moisture will bring a generous supply of showers and thunderstorms from eastern Arizona and New Mexico to the ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 4, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
July 6, 2017 - This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw scattered showers and .... northern New Mexico, northern Wyoming, and southwestern Montana.
Is western US heat so far this season a sign of what's to come for the rest of summer?
AccuWeather.com
"This year we believe that ample moisture will bring a generous supply of showers and thunderstorms from eastern Arizona and New Mexico to the ...
California and National Drought Summary for July 4, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
July 6, 2017 - This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw scattered showers and .... northern New Mexico, northern Wyoming, and southwestern Montana.
July 4, 2017
New Mexico Water Agency Finds Innovative Way to Protect Headwaters
News Deeply
Drought new mexico The Rio Grande, a main source of water for New Mexico residents and farmers, in August 2016. The local water utility has ...
How Bad is New Mexico's Drought? Scene from documentary Wishing for Rain in New Mexico
YouTube
One scene from the documentary Wishing for Rain in New Mexico. This scene explains how bad the drought is, how low the reservoirs are.
New Mexico Water Agency Finds Innovative Way to Protect Headwaters
News Deeply
Drought new mexico The Rio Grande, a main source of water for New Mexico residents and farmers, in August 2016. The local water utility has ...
How Bad is New Mexico's Drought? Scene from documentary Wishing for Rain in New Mexico
YouTube
One scene from the documentary Wishing for Rain in New Mexico. This scene explains how bad the drought is, how low the reservoirs are.
June 27, 2017
Nara Visa volunteer firefighter was 'pillar to our community'
Santa Fe New Mexican
He went on to join the rodeo team at New Mexico State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, even riding professionally for a time.
USDA faces budget cuts
Quay County Sun
The federal subsidies from crop insurance is the only thing that has kept farmers in the eastern New Mexico region going through the drought, said ...
Nara Visa volunteer firefighter was 'pillar to our community'
Santa Fe New Mexican
He went on to join the rodeo team at New Mexico State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, even riding professionally for a time.
USDA faces budget cuts
Quay County Sun
The federal subsidies from crop insurance is the only thing that has kept farmers in the eastern New Mexico region going through the drought, said ...
June 17, 2017
Senators Advance Legislation To Address Drought Challenges
ABQ Free Press (registration) (blog)
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have introduced the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act, which would improve the efficiency and ...
Senators Advance Legislation To Address Drought Challenges
ABQ Free Press (registration) (blog)
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have introduced the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act, which would improve the efficiency and ...
June 16, 2017
Udall, Heinrich Advance Legislation To Address Drought Challenges In NM
Senator Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act that would improve the ...
Udall, Heinrich Advance Legislation To Address Drought Challenges In NM
Senator Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act that would improve the ...
June 15, 2017
Udall, Heinrich Advance Legislation To Address Drought Challenges In NM
KRWG
Commentary: U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act that would improve the efficiency ...
Udall, Heinrich Advance Legislation To Address Drought Challenges In NM
KRWG
Commentary: U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act that would improve the efficiency ...
June 13, 2017
Southwest drought status is mostly nonexistent
Southwest Farm Press
Latest available drought monitor maps from Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico indicate the region is all but drought free. Texas shows 1 percent of the ...
Southwest drought status is mostly nonexistent
Southwest Farm Press
Latest available drought monitor maps from Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico indicate the region is all but drought free. Texas shows 1 percent of the ...
June 3, 2017
Tropical Development Ahead? Gulf Coast Heavy Rain Threat, Regardless, Including Drought ...
The Weather Channel
An area of the Gulf of Mexico will be watched for possible tropical development into next week. Possible development may involve a remnant of an ...
Tropical Development Ahead? Gulf Coast Heavy Rain Threat, Regardless, Including Drought ...
The Weather Channel
An area of the Gulf of Mexico will be watched for possible tropical development into next week. Possible development may involve a remnant of an ...
June 2, 2017
Prominent New Mexicans divided on withdrawal from climate deal
Santa Fe New Mexican
The reaction in New Mexico was swift and sharply divided. .... of entire regions of the world and, in New Mexico, devastating drought and wildfires.
Prominent New Mexicans divided on withdrawal from climate deal
Santa Fe New Mexican
The reaction in New Mexico was swift and sharply divided. .... of entire regions of the world and, in New Mexico, devastating drought and wildfires.
May 25, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for May 23, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for May 23, 2017 .... On May 21, topsoil moisture in New Mexico was rated 55% very short to short, ...
California and National Drought Summary for May 23, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for May 23, 2017 .... On May 21, topsoil moisture in New Mexico was rated 55% very short to short, ...
May 17, 2017
The Heart of Darkness
Santa Fe Reporter
Kathleen Brennan, a documentarian, and Shawn Skabelund, an installation artist, are here as part of the East Jemez Landscapes Futures project, ...
The Heart of Darkness
Santa Fe Reporter
Kathleen Brennan, a documentarian, and Shawn Skabelund, an installation artist, are here as part of the East Jemez Landscapes Futures project, ...
May 14, 2017
Rio Grande to get great again in 2017
Santa Fe New Mexican
“We have been in extreme drought for many years here in New Mexico. All of our reservoirs are now really low. This above average snowpack is a ...
Rio Grande to get great again in 2017
Santa Fe New Mexican
“We have been in extreme drought for many years here in New Mexico. All of our reservoirs are now really low. This above average snowpack is a ...
May 11, 2017
Drought conditions officially over in Massachusetts
Metro US
April showers bring May flowers, and also an end to the drought in ... than average have expanded the moderate drought in western New Mexico and ...
Drought conditions officially over in Massachusetts
Metro US
April showers bring May flowers, and also an end to the drought in ... than average have expanded the moderate drought in western New Mexico and ...
May 09, 2017
Drought, multi-seasonal climate, and wildfire in northern New Mexico
USGS Publications Warehouse
Wildfire is increasingly a concern in the USA, where 10 million acres burned in 2015. Climate is a primary driver of wildfire, and understanding ...
Drought, multi-seasonal climate, and wildfire in northern New Mexico
USGS Publications Warehouse
Wildfire is increasingly a concern in the USA, where 10 million acres burned in 2015. Climate is a primary driver of wildfire, and understanding ...
May 08, 2017
Forecast is for low stream flow
Ruidoso News
During April, above normal precipitation events occurred over most of the state, improving drought conditions across eastern New Mexico, he wrote.
Forecast is for low stream flow
Ruidoso News
During April, above normal precipitation events occurred over most of the state, improving drought conditions across eastern New Mexico, he wrote.
May 07, 2017
Climate change? Just the facts, ma'am
Las Cruces Sun-News
In addition to his other duties, DuBois chairs the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Workgroup for the governor's Drought Task Force. This group meets ...
Climate change? Just the facts, ma'am
Las Cruces Sun-News
In addition to his other duties, DuBois chairs the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Workgroup for the governor's Drought Task Force. This group meets ...
May 04, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for May 2, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
The short-term drought areas in southern Georgia and Florida had ... The precipitation over the Rocky Mountains and into northern New Mexico ...
California and National Drought Summary for May 2, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
The short-term drought areas in southern Georgia and Florida had ... The precipitation over the Rocky Mountains and into northern New Mexico ...
April 30, 2017
April shower brings largest snowfall of season
Santa Fe New Mexican
“We kind of clawed our way completely out of drought” about six months ago, ... April snowstorms are not unusual for Northern New Mexico, which ...
April shower brings largest snowfall of season
Santa Fe New Mexican
“We kind of clawed our way completely out of drought” about six months ago, ... April snowstorms are not unusual for Northern New Mexico, which ...
April 19,2017
'Managing Risk and Thinking Ahead' drought workshop set for April 26 in Clovis
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
If you're a farmer, dairy owner or rancher in Eastern New Mexico or West Texas, you may want to attend the “Managing Risk and Thinking Ahead” ...
Winter snowpack sufficient to boost NM irrigation
Southwest Farm Press
A monitoring site just north of the Colorado-New Mexico state line shows that as much snow has accumulated this year as had been reported since the ...
Deadline Looms for New Water-Sharing Deal Between US and Mexico
WhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog)
Today, drought conditions in the American West and growing political tensions with Mexico give those talks a new sense of urgency — and uncertainty ...
'Managing Risk and Thinking Ahead' drought workshop set for April 26 in Clovis
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
If you're a farmer, dairy owner or rancher in Eastern New Mexico or West Texas, you may want to attend the “Managing Risk and Thinking Ahead” ...
Winter snowpack sufficient to boost NM irrigation
Southwest Farm Press
A monitoring site just north of the Colorado-New Mexico state line shows that as much snow has accumulated this year as had been reported since the ...
Deadline Looms for New Water-Sharing Deal Between US and Mexico
WhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog)
Today, drought conditions in the American West and growing political tensions with Mexico give those talks a new sense of urgency — and uncertainty ...
April 18, 2017
New Mexico wildlife officials warn of bear activity
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico wildlife officials say bears are expected to be busy ... years of good precipitation following what has been a long-running drought. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday issued a ...
New Mexico wildlife officials warn of bear activity
Albuquerque Journal
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico wildlife officials say bears are expected to be busy ... years of good precipitation following what has been a long-running drought. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday issued a ...
April 16, 2017
San Ysidro exhibit inspired by the patron saint of farmers, gardeners
Albuquerque Journal
Sixty-five New Mexico artists submitted work for an exhibit on San Ysidro at the ... His divine intercession is invoked for rain and against drought. “New ...
San Ysidro exhibit inspired by the patron saint of farmers, gardeners
Albuquerque Journal
Sixty-five New Mexico artists submitted work for an exhibit on San Ysidro at the ... His divine intercession is invoked for rain and against drought. “New ...
April 14, 2017
Officials Roll Out Good News on New Mexico Water Front
U.S. News & World Report
Still, he said snowpack along the Colorado-New Mexico state line and the ... mile of New Mexico was dealing with some level of dryness or drought.
Officials Roll Out Good News on New Mexico Water Front
U.S. News & World Report
Still, he said snowpack along the Colorado-New Mexico state line and the ... mile of New Mexico was dealing with some level of dryness or drought.
April 13, 2017
Steve and Ted: Drought is good for New Hampshire Moose
KNSS
I'm gonna play it played in New Mexico. Now killing a couple of animals at least. Last year's drought very tough on farmers and towns in New ...
Steve and Ted: Drought is good for New Hampshire Moose
KNSS
I'm gonna play it played in New Mexico. Now killing a couple of animals at least. Last year's drought very tough on farmers and towns in New ...
April 8, 2017
Drought conditions slowing returning to New Mexico
KOB 4
The recent rain and snow definitely haven't hurt, but warming temperatures are working against the state, especially when they combine with dry ...
Drought conditions slowing returning to New Mexico
KOB 4
The recent rain and snow definitely haven't hurt, but warming temperatures are working against the state, especially when they combine with dry ...
April 7, 2017
Boats left high and dry by drought back on Great Salt Lake
NBC2 News
New Mexico has become the first state to require all local and state law enforcement agencies to provide officers with antidote kits as the state works to ...
Boats left high and dry by drought back on Great Salt Lake
NBC2 News
New Mexico has become the first state to require all local and state law enforcement agencies to provide officers with antidote kits as the state works to ...
April 4, 2017
"Flash Drought" to blame for recent dry conditions in
MyHighPlains
AMARILLO, TX - Recent dry conditions in East New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle have "Flash Drought" to thank. Hydrologists describe flash ...
"Flash Drought" to blame for recent dry conditions in
MyHighPlains
AMARILLO, TX - Recent dry conditions in East New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle have "Flash Drought" to thank. Hydrologists describe flash ...
April 2, 2017
Water shortages expected in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE — In all but one corner of New Mexico, water managers are ... of the statewide roadmap for navigating the uncertainties of drought.
Water shortages expected in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE — In all but one corner of New Mexico, water managers are ... of the statewide roadmap for navigating the uncertainties of drought.
April 1, 2017
Drought planning: Water shortages expected in New Mexico
SFGate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — In all but one corner of New Mexico, water managers are projecting shortages in drinking and irrigation supplies given ...
Drought planning: Water shortages expected in New Mexico
SFGate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — In all but one corner of New Mexico, water managers are projecting shortages in drinking and irrigation supplies given ...
March 31, 2017
NM hit by 'flash drought' weather phenomenon
Los Alamos Monitor
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Across New Mexico, unusually warm March weather and virtually no rain for a month prompted dust storms that closed ...
NM hit by 'flash drought' weather phenomenon
Los Alamos Monitor
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Across New Mexico, unusually warm March weather and virtually no rain for a month prompted dust storms that closed ...
March 30, 2017
New Mexico hit by 'flash drought' weather phenomenon
Fox News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Across New Mexico, unusually warm March weather and virtually no rain for a month combined to create a weather ...
NM Gets Record Tobacco Settlement Payment, NM Hit By 'Flash Drought' Weather Phenomenon
KUNM
National Weather Service hydrologist Royce Fontenot says New Mexico's flash drought is ending as quickly as it began thanks to rain this week.
New Mexico hit by 'flash drought' weather phenomenon
Fox News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Across New Mexico, unusually warm March weather and virtually no rain for a month combined to create a weather ...
NM Gets Record Tobacco Settlement Payment, NM Hit By 'Flash Drought' Weather Phenomenon
KUNM
National Weather Service hydrologist Royce Fontenot says New Mexico's flash drought is ending as quickly as it began thanks to rain this week.
March 24, 2017
State At Risk For Flash Drought, Decision Bars San Juan County From Cooperating With ICE
KUNM
Public schools, the University of New Mexico and several other institutions benefit from the State Land office, which is a self-funded agency.
California and National Drought Summary for March 21, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for March 21, 2017 .... Outside of New Mexico, conditions remained unchanged to region's predominantly ...
State At Risk For Flash Drought, Decision Bars San Juan County From Cooperating With ICE
KUNM
Public schools, the University of New Mexico and several other institutions benefit from the State Land office, which is a self-funded agency.
California and National Drought Summary for March 21, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
California and National Drought Summary for March 21, 2017 .... Outside of New Mexico, conditions remained unchanged to region's predominantly ...
March 23, 2017
Drought Threatens Return With Warm, Dry Weather
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters with the National Weather Service say warm temperatures and dry weather are combining to create a flash ...
Drought Threatens Return With Warm, Dry Weather
U.S. News & World Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Forecasters with the National Weather Service say warm temperatures and dry weather are combining to create a flash ...
March 22, 2017
NMSU project uses satellite technology to evaluate southern New Mexico water resources
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
NMSU project uses satellite technology to evaluate southern New Mexico ... We have been in drought during the past 15 years, which means we are ...
NMSU project uses satellite technology to evaluate southern New Mexico water resources
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
NMSU project uses satellite technology to evaluate southern New Mexico ... We have been in drought during the past 15 years, which means we are ...
March 21, 2017
Storm to increase fire threat, then bring drought relief to central Plains late this week
AccuWeather.com
The worst conditions will be from western Texas and southeastern New Mexico to eastern Colorado. Multiple wildfires have already caused problems ...
Storm to increase fire threat, then bring drought relief to central Plains late this week
AccuWeather.com
The worst conditions will be from western Texas and southeastern New Mexico to eastern Colorado. Multiple wildfires have already caused problems ...
March 17, 2017
North Dakota, Idaho at Increased Risk for Floods This Spring as Drought Worsens in Southern ...
The Weather Channel
... to expand across parts of the southern Plains this spring (April-June), causing drought to develop in northwest Texas and far eastern New Mexico.
North Dakota, Idaho at Increased Risk for Floods This Spring as Drought Worsens in Southern ...
The Weather Channel
... to expand across parts of the southern Plains this spring (April-June), causing drought to develop in northwest Texas and far eastern New Mexico.
March 15, 2017
Weakened by climate changes, piñons under attack
Santa Fe New Mexican
In 2002, the bark beetle preyed on drought-weakened piñons, decimating larger numbers of trees in Northern New Mexico and leaving wide gaps in ...
Weakened by climate changes, piñons under attack
Santa Fe New Mexican
In 2002, the bark beetle preyed on drought-weakened piñons, decimating larger numbers of trees in Northern New Mexico and leaving wide gaps in ...
March 10, 2017
Drought levels on the increase in Colorado, report shows, especially on the Eastern Plains
The Denver Post
Drought levels on the increase in Colorado, report shows, especially on the ... That includes the entire Front Range from New Mexico to Wyoming, ...
Drought levels on the increase in Colorado, report shows, especially on the Eastern Plains
The Denver Post
Drought levels on the increase in Colorado, report shows, especially on the ... That includes the entire Front Range from New Mexico to Wyoming, ...
Feb. 25, 2017
Colorado River drought woes could affect 41 million Americans
RT
Colorado River drought woes could affect 41 million Americans ... part of the river that drains portions of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
Colorado River drought woes could affect 41 million Americans
RT
Colorado River drought woes could affect 41 million Americans ... part of the river that drains portions of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
Feb. 16, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for February 14, 2017 – All Of Mariposa County Drops to ...
Sierra Sun Times
Meanwhile, an upper-level low over northern Mexico, along with a surface ... Conditions in eastern, far western, and part of the Southern Tier of New ...
California and National Drought Summary for February 14, 2017 – All Of Mariposa County Drops to ...
Sierra Sun Times
Meanwhile, an upper-level low over northern Mexico, along with a surface ... Conditions in eastern, far western, and part of the Southern Tier of New ...
Feb. 01, 2017
Rain, snow bolster snowpack during New Mexico winter
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's drought has eased after an abundance of rain and snow that built up the state's snowpack, but dry ...
Rain, snow bolster snowpack during New Mexico winter
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's drought has eased after an abundance of rain and snow that built up the state's snowpack, but dry ...
Jan. 31, 2017
Rain, snow ease drought in New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An abundance of rain and snow earlier this year has eased New Mexico's drought picture and pumped up the state's ...
Rain, snow bolster snowpack during New Mexico winter
Washington Times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's drought has eased after an abundance of rain and snow that built up the state's snowpack, but dry ...
Rain, snow ease drought in New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An abundance of rain and snow earlier this year has eased New Mexico's drought picture and pumped up the state's ...
Rain, snow bolster snowpack during New Mexico winter
Washington Times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's drought has eased after an abundance of rain and snow that built up the state's snowpack, but dry ...
Jan. 26, 2017
All of California is Now Out of Exceptional Drought in New California and National Drought ...
Sierra Sun Times
All of California is Now Out of Exceptional Drought in New California and National ... Moderate to heavy precipitation (1.5 to 3.0 inches) fell on New Jersey ... across New Mexico outside east-central and west-central parts of the state.
All of California is Now Out of Exceptional Drought in New California and National Drought ...
Sierra Sun Times
All of California is Now Out of Exceptional Drought in New California and National ... Moderate to heavy precipitation (1.5 to 3.0 inches) fell on New Jersey ... across New Mexico outside east-central and west-central parts of the state.
Jan. 24, 2017
If Trump ends NAFTA, New Mexico's economy could be affected
KOB.com
It may effectively end competition with Mexico, where chile production is currently booming. In New Mexico, drought and water restrictions will be a ...
If Trump ends NAFTA, New Mexico's economy could be affected
KOB.com
It may effectively end competition with Mexico, where chile production is currently booming. In New Mexico, drought and water restrictions will be a ...
Jan. 22, 2017
More snow expected for Northern New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
The National Drought Mitigation Center reports that about 60 percent of New Mexico is abnormally dry, with moderate drought conditions existing in ...
Western drought watchers eye Lake Mead water level
Las Cruces Sun-News
In a new report about an ongoing problem, an advocacy group is trying to project ... River if the water level continues to fall at drought-stricken Lake Mead. ... and New Mexico downstream to Arizona, Nevada, California and Mexico.
More snow expected for Northern New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
The National Drought Mitigation Center reports that about 60 percent of New Mexico is abnormally dry, with moderate drought conditions existing in ...
Western drought watchers eye Lake Mead water level
Las Cruces Sun-News
In a new report about an ongoing problem, an advocacy group is trying to project ... River if the water level continues to fall at drought-stricken Lake Mead. ... and New Mexico downstream to Arizona, Nevada, California and Mexico.
Jan. 21, 2017
Drought watchers eye declining Lake Mead water level
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Colorado River brings Rocky Mountain snowmelt from headwaters in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico downstream to Arizona, Nevada ...
Drought watchers eye declining Lake Mead water level
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Colorado River brings Rocky Mountain snowmelt from headwaters in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico downstream to Arizona, Nevada ...
Jan. 19, 2017
NMSU forest researchers evaluate nursery protocol to improve survival rate of seedlings
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
Because of the increasing severity of forest fires in New Mexico and Arizona in ... As the drought continues to move north and is impacting the higher ...
NMSU forest researchers evaluate nursery protocol to improve survival rate of seedlings
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
Because of the increasing severity of forest fires in New Mexico and Arizona in ... As the drought continues to move north and is impacting the higher ...
Jan. 13, 2017
California and National Drought Summary for January 10, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Accordingly, major drought improvements were made not only to California .... Similar to the northern Rockies, southern New Mexico will need to be ...
California and National Drought Summary for January 10, 2017
Sierra Sun Times
Accordingly, major drought improvements were made not only to California .... Similar to the northern Rockies, southern New Mexico will need to be ...
Jan. 06, 2017
Feet of Snow for California to Dent Drought, If Forecast Right
TimeGazette
Feet of Snow for California to Dent Drought, If Forecast Right ... snow was expected to continue in those states, as well as Arizona and New Mexico, ...
Feet of Snow for California to Dent Drought, If Forecast Right
TimeGazette
Feet of Snow for California to Dent Drought, If Forecast Right ... snow was expected to continue in those states, as well as Arizona and New Mexico, ...
Jan. 05, 2017
Western storms expected in New Mexico
Alamogordo Daily News
In New Mexico, forecasters said a blustery winter storm will produce significant ... casting a shadow on the state that's hoping for an end to the drought.
Western storms expected in New Mexico
Alamogordo Daily News
In New Mexico, forecasters said a blustery winter storm will produce significant ... casting a shadow on the state that's hoping for an end to the drought.
Jan. 04, 2017
Wet winter weather slams the West from Oregon to New Mexico
Hawaii News Now
Wet winter weather slams the West from Oregon to New Mexico ... as normal, casting a shadow on the state that's hoping for an end to the drought.
Wet winter weather slams the West from Oregon to New Mexico
Hawaii News Now
Wet winter weather slams the West from Oregon to New Mexico ... as normal, casting a shadow on the state that's hoping for an end to the drought.
Dec. 28, 2016
California, at Forefront of Climate Fight, Won't Back Down to Trump
An elevated role on climate change is a sign of how California, one of the world's 10 largest economies, plans to resist the incoming administration's policies.
California, at Forefront of Climate Fight, Won't Back Down to Trump
An elevated role on climate change is a sign of how California, one of the world's 10 largest economies, plans to resist the incoming administration's policies.
Dec. 22, 2016
US water projects aimed at easing drought in the West to get $225M
Wyoming Tribune
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal government will spend nearly a quarter-billion dollars to finance several dozen projects aimed at easing ...
US water projects aimed at easing drought in the West to get $225M
Wyoming Tribune
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal government will spend nearly a quarter-billion dollars to finance several dozen projects aimed at easing ...
Dec. 21, 2016
US Water Projects Aimed at Easing Drought to Get $225M
ABC News
Nearly $18 million is dedicated to projects in New Mexico, where Hispanic families have been using acequias, or earthen canals, for centuries to water ...
Dust, widening drought means brown Christmas
Plainview Daily Herald
An approaching upper level disturbance was then expected to cause light precipitation to develop across eastern New Mexico late Wednesday night.
US Water Projects Aimed at Easing Drought to Get $225M
ABC News
Nearly $18 million is dedicated to projects in New Mexico, where Hispanic families have been using acequias, or earthen canals, for centuries to water ...
Dust, widening drought means brown Christmas
Plainview Daily Herald
An approaching upper level disturbance was then expected to cause light precipitation to develop across eastern New Mexico late Wednesday night.
Dec. 16, 2016
Forecasters: Santa Fe to avoid brunt of major winter storm
Santa Fe New Mexican
A snowstorm headed for Northern New Mexico is expected to bring .... have remained milder than this time last year, according to the U.S. Drought ...
Forecasters: Santa Fe to avoid brunt of major winter storm
Santa Fe New Mexican
A snowstorm headed for Northern New Mexico is expected to bring .... have remained milder than this time last year, according to the U.S. Drought ...
Dec. 12, 2016
Solar jobs for miners; millipede discovery; drought's effects
High Country News
In New Mexico, one rural cooperative is building solar fields to attract new businesses looking to power themselves with renewable energy. -Lyndsey ...
Solar jobs for miners; millipede discovery; drought's effects
High Country News
In New Mexico, one rural cooperative is building solar fields to attract new businesses looking to power themselves with renewable energy. -Lyndsey ...
Dec. 10, 2016
Ruling ends New Mexico county's effort to combat fire danger
Santa Fe New Mexican
A court ruling has dashed any hopes the southern New Mexico county had to address fire danger on national forest lands due to the inaction of the ...
Ruling ends New Mexico county's effort to combat fire danger
Santa Fe New Mexican
A court ruling has dashed any hopes the southern New Mexico county had to address fire danger on national forest lands due to the inaction of the ...
Dec. 09, 2016
Ruling ends New Mexico county's effort to combat fire danger
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico enacted the so called “self-help” law for local communities in ... Mexico headed into what ultimately became an unprecedented drought.
Ruling ends New Mexico county's effort to combat fire danger
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico enacted the so called “self-help” law for local communities in ... Mexico headed into what ultimately became an unprecedented drought.
Dec. 08, 2016
Northeast Christmas tree farmers get drought in their stockings
Christian Science Monitor
Drought has killed many young trees on farms across New England. .... a climate researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, said ...
Northeast Christmas tree farmers get drought in their stockings
Christian Science Monitor
Drought has killed many young trees on farms across New England. .... a climate researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, said ...
Dec. 01, 2016
California and National Drought Summary for November 29, 2016
Sierra Sun Times
Drought contracted in parts of the Ohio to Lower Mississippi Valleys and .... November 27 USDA reports still indicated 67% of New Mexico's topsoil, ...
California and National Drought Summary for November 29, 2016
Sierra Sun Times
Drought contracted in parts of the Ohio to Lower Mississippi Valleys and .... November 27 USDA reports still indicated 67% of New Mexico's topsoil, ...
Nov. 30, 2016
New Mexico playing catch-up as it heads into winter
SFGate
Hydrologist Royce Fontenot said during a drought monitoring meeting Tuesday ... Fontenot pointed to improved snowpack in New Mexico's northern ...
CSU climatologists monitor drought day and night
Journal Advocate
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map of Colorado shows most of Logan ... Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona, with the support of the National ...
New Mexico playing catch-up as it heads into winter
SFGate
Hydrologist Royce Fontenot said during a drought monitoring meeting Tuesday ... Fontenot pointed to improved snowpack in New Mexico's northern ...
CSU climatologists monitor drought day and night
Journal Advocate
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map of Colorado shows most of Logan ... Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona, with the support of the National ...
Nov. 29, 2016
CSU climatologists monitor drought day and night
Colorado State News
The team is also tasked with monitoring drought conditions across the Intermountain West region of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and ...
CSU climatologists monitor drought day and night
Colorado State News
The team is also tasked with monitoring drought conditions across the Intermountain West region of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and ...
Nov. 22, 2016
Storm brings snow to Northern New Mexico mountains
taosnews
About 60 percent of New Mexico is abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions exist across about 5 percent of the state, according to the ...
Storm brings snow to Northern New Mexico mountains
taosnews
About 60 percent of New Mexico is abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions exist across about 5 percent of the state, according to the ...
Nov. 20, 2016
Water rights transfer pitting acequia users against wealthy oilman
Santa Fe New Mexican
Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican ... This time it's residents of the Northern New Mexico village of Pecos versus a wealthy Texas gas .... But Pecos residents say their general concerns about drought and water transfers are ...
Drought, water insecurity seen as a personal matter
The Desert Sun
We call on our new president, Donald Trump, to continue with these ... New Mexico and Nevada devoted to the protection and sustainability of the ...
Water rights transfer pitting acequia users against wealthy oilman
Santa Fe New Mexican
Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican ... This time it's residents of the Northern New Mexico village of Pecos versus a wealthy Texas gas .... But Pecos residents say their general concerns about drought and water transfers are ...
Drought, water insecurity seen as a personal matter
The Desert Sun
We call on our new president, Donald Trump, to continue with these ... New Mexico and Nevada devoted to the protection and sustainability of the ...
Nov. 19, 2016
This Georgia drought bears the mark of fire
MyAJC
This Georgia drought bears the mark of fire Firefighters Valerie Lopez and Mark Tabarez from southeast New Mexico put out hot spots at the Rock ...
This Georgia drought bears the mark of fire
MyAJC
This Georgia drought bears the mark of fire Firefighters Valerie Lopez and Mark Tabarez from southeast New Mexico put out hot spots at the Rock ...
Nov. 18, 2016
Large Forest Die-Offs Can Have Effects That Ricochet to Distant Ecosystems
Lab Manager Magazine
But the new study shows major forest losses can alter global climate by ... apparently killed by drought and beetles, in central New Mexico in 2014.
Large Forest Die-Offs Can Have Effects That Ricochet to Distant Ecosystems
Lab Manager Magazine
But the new study shows major forest losses can alter global climate by ... apparently killed by drought and beetles, in central New Mexico in 2014.
Nov. 15, 2016
Southwest drought disappearing but worries arise
Southwest Farm Press
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, released Nov. 8, shows only 4 percent of New Mexico in drought this week.
Southwest drought disappearing but worries arise
Southwest Farm Press
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, released Nov. 8, shows only 4 percent of New Mexico in drought this week.
Nov. 9, 2016
Cooler air moves in but the drought continues
AccuWeather.com (blog)
Not everyone will be dry, though, an upper low sitting over West Texas, New Mexico and Mexico will keep it unsettled near the Rio Grande over the ...
Cooler air moves in but the drought continues
AccuWeather.com (blog)
Not everyone will be dry, though, an upper low sitting over West Texas, New Mexico and Mexico will keep it unsettled near the Rio Grande over the ...
Nov. 2, 2016
Drought and wildfires plague a region typically known for its 'rainforest-like' climate
Washington Post
On Monday, a gas pipeline exploded in Alabama, setting off three new ... called in reinforcements from California, New Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, ... The drought behind this rash of wildfires has been building throughout the year.
Drought and wildfires plague a region typically known for its 'rainforest-like' climate
Washington Post
On Monday, a gas pipeline exploded in Alabama, setting off three new ... called in reinforcements from California, New Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, ... The drought behind this rash of wildfires has been building throughout the year.
Nov. 1, 2016
Rare New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse Populations Discovered
ABC News
Biologists blame drought, wildfires, flooding and grazing in the habitat of the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse for the rodent's declining numbers.
Rare New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse Populations Discovered
ABC News
Biologists blame drought, wildfires, flooding and grazing in the habitat of the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse for the rodent's declining numbers.
Oct. 28, 2016
New Mexico mostly out of drought for now
KFDA
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Less than 4 percent of New Mexico is in drought according to the most recent data, but officials expect that number to ...
NM nearly free of drought, but not for much longer
Albuquerque Journal
But discussions during Thursday's meeting of the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Workgroup leave no doubt that percentage will increase after the ...
New Mexico mostly out of drought for now
KFDA
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Less than 4 percent of New Mexico is in drought according to the most recent data, but officials expect that number to ...
NM nearly free of drought, but not for much longer
Albuquerque Journal
But discussions during Thursday's meeting of the New Mexico Drought Monitoring Workgroup leave no doubt that percentage will increase after the ...
Oct. 23, 2016
At ground zero of Alabama's drought: 'It's an agricultural disaster'
AL.com
What does a harsh drought look like at ground zero? ... Much of that hay, Thompson said, is arriving from New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and ...
At ground zero of Alabama's drought: 'It's an agricultural disaster'
AL.com
What does a harsh drought look like at ground zero? ... Much of that hay, Thompson said, is arriving from New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and ...
Oct. 20,2016
Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico Turns 100
PR Web (press release)
Through cycles of wet seasons and severe drought, the dam has provided consistent ... A highlight of the event was when officials unveiled a new plaque ... Elephant Butte is the largest dam in New Mexico, standing 301 feet tall and ...
Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico Turns 100
PR Web (press release)
Through cycles of wet seasons and severe drought, the dam has provided consistent ... A highlight of the event was when officials unveiled a new plaque ... Elephant Butte is the largest dam in New Mexico, standing 301 feet tall and ...
Oct. 15, 2016
U.S. megadrought is around the corner: What it will mean to Canadians
Globalnews.ca
There are two scenarios for the drought conditions in the southwest: one, ... New Mexico, for example, exports about $180 million worth of goods to ...
U.S. megadrought is around the corner: What it will mean to Canadians
Globalnews.ca
There are two scenarios for the drought conditions in the southwest: one, ... New Mexico, for example, exports about $180 million worth of goods to ...
Oct. 14, 2016
Albuquerque Filmmaker Says It's Time to Re-Think Water Conservation in Drought-Stricken Areas
EIN News (press release)
Her documentary “Wishing for Rain in New Mexico” is chock-full of ideas for people to change the way they view rain and drought. “Instead of being at ...
Albuquerque Filmmaker Says It's Time to Re-Think Water Conservation in Drought-Stricken Areas
EIN News (press release)
Her documentary “Wishing for Rain in New Mexico” is chock-full of ideas for people to change the way they view rain and drought. “Instead of being at ...
Oct. 12, 2016
Drought workshop to be held at NMSU
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
If you're a farmer or rancher, you may want to attend the one-day drought outlook and impacts workshop Oct. 25 at New Mexico State University.
Megadrought Might Happen in American Southwest
Jobs & Hire
Now in its third straight year of drought conditions, California is ... The American Southwest is at risk of a megadrought that can last for more than 35 ... Oklahoma, Kansan, Colorado and New Mexico, while, Chicago, New York and ...
Drought workshop to be held at NMSU
New Mexico State University NewsCenter
If you're a farmer or rancher, you may want to attend the one-day drought outlook and impacts workshop Oct. 25 at New Mexico State University.
Megadrought Might Happen in American Southwest
Jobs & Hire
Now in its third straight year of drought conditions, California is ... The American Southwest is at risk of a megadrought that can last for more than 35 ... Oklahoma, Kansan, Colorado and New Mexico, while, Chicago, New York and ...
Oct. 11, 2016
A Mega-Drought Is Coming to America's Southwest
The Atlantic
Central Mexico suffered two mega-droughts in the 16th century, but, ... A new study, published last week in Science Advances, says that climate ...
Environmental impacts of Western drought matter to small farmers
The Hill (blog)
By the end of the month, 50 percent or more of the topsoil was rated short or very short of moisture (dry or very dry) in New Mexico (73%), California ...
A Mega-Drought Is Coming to America's Southwest
The Atlantic
Central Mexico suffered two mega-droughts in the 16th century, but, ... A new study, published last week in Science Advances, says that climate ...
Environmental impacts of Western drought matter to small farmers
The Hill (blog)
By the end of the month, 50 percent or more of the topsoil was rated short or very short of moisture (dry or very dry) in New Mexico (73%), California ...
Oct. 9, 2016
Study says global warming ups odds of Southwest megadrought
Summit County Citizens Voice
Global warming has driven the odds of a 10-year drought to at least 50 ... according to a new study led by researchers with Cornell, the University of ... across much of California, as well as parts of Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, ...
Study says global warming ups odds of Southwest megadrought
Summit County Citizens Voice
Global warming has driven the odds of a 10-year drought to at least 50 ... according to a new study led by researchers with Cornell, the University of ... across much of California, as well as parts of Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, ...
Oct. 6, 2016
Southwest faces threat of hotter megadroughts
Santa Fe New Mexican
The new forecasts of a future megadrought are "scary for sure," said Jonathan Overpeck, .... 4 Remaining Thanks for visiting Santa Fe New Mexican.
California and National Drought Summary for October 4, 2016
Sierra Sun Times
Drought improved over southern New Jersey and into southern .... of the central United States from New Mexico northeastward into the Great Lakes, ...
Southwest faces threat of hotter megadroughts
Santa Fe New Mexican
The new forecasts of a future megadrought are "scary for sure," said Jonathan Overpeck, .... 4 Remaining Thanks for visiting Santa Fe New Mexican.
California and National Drought Summary for October 4, 2016
Sierra Sun Times
Drought improved over southern New Jersey and into southern .... of the central United States from New Mexico northeastward into the Great Lakes, ...
Oct. 5, 2016
Looming megadroughts in western US would make current drought look minor
The Guardian
Such a megadrought would bring conditions similar to the 1930s dustbowl to California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah – but over a ...
Looming megadroughts in western US would make current drought look minor
The Guardian
Such a megadrought would bring conditions similar to the 1930s dustbowl to California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah – but over a ...
Sept. 23, 2016
Above-average rain eases moderate drought
Albuquerque Journal
That's the lowest it has been since an unusually wet 2015 eliminated short-term drought in New Mexico in December of last year. The state was ...
Above-average rain eases moderate drought
Albuquerque Journal
That's the lowest it has been since an unusually wet 2015 eliminated short-term drought in New Mexico in December of last year. The state was ...
Sept. 19, 2016
Stormwater a necessity for drought management
Las Cruces Sun-News
EBID is the New Mexico portion of the Rio Grande Project (RGP) in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Federal compact law and a 1906 treaty ...
Stormwater a necessity for drought management
Las Cruces Sun-News
EBID is the New Mexico portion of the Rio Grande Project (RGP) in southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Federal compact law and a 1906 treaty ...
Sept. 14, 2016
What's Up With All The Dead Trees?
Jefferson Public Radio
“In the last several years, the combination of the drought, the longer ... in New Mexico suggests that, as global warming increases, drought may be less ...
What's Up With All The Dead Trees?
Jefferson Public Radio
“In the last several years, the combination of the drought, the longer ... in New Mexico suggests that, as global warming increases, drought may be less ...
Sept. 13, 2016
thinkprogress.org/global-warming-jump-419da72c9215#.mol36wbe5
Record-smashing August means long-awaited ‘jump’ in global warming is here. Every month of 2016 has set a temperature record.
thinkprogress.org/global-warming-jump-419da72c9215#.mol36wbe5
Record-smashing August means long-awaited ‘jump’ in global warming is here. Every month of 2016 has set a temperature record.
Aug. 17, 2016
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