New Mexico water issues in the news: The U.S. Interior Department announces federal support for conservation measures at Elephant Butte Reservoir. The New Mexico State Engineer announces that his office will undergo a change in leadership.
Truth or Consequences has been chosen as the first location for a series of community conversations to garner public feedback on New Mexico's climate resilience plan.
Little Turkey Creek in Sierra County near Winston is being restored as habitat for the Gila trout, one of the rarest trout species in the U.S.
Recent studies finding "forever" chemicals and plutonium in New Mexico's rivers and groundwaters indicate that our water pollution problem has reached crisis proportions.
The federal government now has new tools to protect public lands and cultural treasurers from depredation. The New Mexico Legislature will again consider unpassed crime bills at a special legislative session to be held in July.
Good news and bad news for New Mexico's precious water sources.
A storm the day before had cleared the air and brightened the colors. A perfect day to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors.
The county approved a contract to provide services that will help meet the Firewise Communities Program in Sierra County. The cost, $35,000, is for hazardous fuel reduction, public outreach, and other planning projects. Work will begin in Poverty Creek followed by fuel reduction in Kingston.
Updating the status of lawsuits brought against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing of nuclear storage facilities in several states, including New Mexico.
A snow storm hit the Black Range for a couple days. Sometimes it snowed big white flakes , sometimes little snowflakes drifted aimlessly, sometimes the sun peaked thru.
Whether abuse, neglect, adoption, or low-cost spaying and neutering, there are several dedicated groups in Sierra County who focus on providing care and homes for companion animals.
Today's intelligence from state and/or national reporting: Fourteen projects in New Mexico's Second Congressional District put forward by U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will receive funding as allocated in the six appropriation bills recently passed by Congress and signed by the president.
