Tree deaths tripled across New Mexico in 2025 amid drought, heat
Tree deaths tripled across New Mexico in 2025, with beetle-killed conifer acreage up 211%, according to a new state and federal forest health report.
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U.S. Supreme Court approves Texas v. New Mexico settlement to end Rio Grande water dispute
New rules for the Lower Rio Grande will require New Mexico to reduce groundwater pumping while preserving a larger share of irrigation water for farmers.
Heinrich presses federal officials as Rio Grande water pressures grow across New Mexico
Sen. Martin Heinrich pressed federal officials over Rio Grande water management, El Vado Dam delays and New Mexico water infrastructure during a Senate hearing this week.
Gov. Lujan Grisham declares statewide drought, severe fire conditions in New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions as New Mexico faces record low snowpack, worsening wildfire danger and declining river flows.
New Mexico invests millions in desalination projects as drought pressures grow
New Mexico is investing more than $13 million in projects aimed at turning brackish underground water into a future drought-resilient water supply, including work involving NMSU.
BLM fast-tracks ‘Green Chile’ pipeline construction review for NM data center Project Jupiter
The Bureau of Land Management fast-tracked review of a proposed natural gas pipeline tied to Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, even as environmental groups and regulators continue challenging the controversial data center project.
Facing drought and low snowpack, Rio Grande states expect a ‘challenging’ year
Officials warned Rio Grande flows could rank among the lowest on record this year as drought, low snowpack and weak runoff strain water supplies across Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
Mescalero Apache teens are building wildfire and flood sensors to protect their community
Mescalero Apache students are developing wildfire and flood sensors aimed at giving their community earlier warnings as climate-driven disasters intensify.
Earth Day fair and concert set for Saturday at Young Park
An Earth Day fair at Young Park will bring together environmental groups, community activities and a concert lineup featuring local and regional musicians.
