Eastern N.M. to see above normal wildfire risk in winter, forecasters say Forecasters cite the ongoing drought January 14, 2026
Feds release draft long-term plans for Colorado River management Draft doesn’t identify which operating guidelines the federal government would prefer January 12, 2026
Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement LAS VEGAS (AP) — The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the… December 18, 2025
‘Snow drought’ observed across the West, amid higher-than-average winter temps New Mexico’s snow cover was one quarter of the median level usually observed on Dec. 10 December 12, 2025
Future drought will likely change large migratory bird patterns to New Mexico Snow geese migrating south above at the Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge on Nov. 9, 2021. Danielle Prokop/Source NMcca If… November 25, 2025
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules August 15, 2025
New research shakes up plant drought science Ponderosa pines, piñon and yucca burned in the June 2024 South Fork fires, pictured Aug. 20, 2024. Danielle Prokop/Source NMcca… July 29, 2025
New Mexico faces increased fire danger in June, after moist end to May This year’s low snowpack has put much of the state in drought conditions June 5, 2025
Gov declares state of emergency for ongoing drought, fire risk New Mexico is currently experiencing some of the worst drought conditions ever recorded May 28, 2025
State survey finds New Mexico tree mortality doubled in 2024 Native insects largely drove the tree damage April 22, 2025
Dust storms and strong winds rage across New Mexico Transit authorities close major highways on Tuesday March 19, 2025
‘Stonewalling’: Forest Service mum on firings during wildfire briefing for congressional staff Documents show window closing for prescribed burns this spring March 17, 2025
Democrats representing Western states ask for more federal funds for drought ‘There is more work to do as the places and people we represent are on the frontlines of climate change’ May 3, 2024
Gila River Indian Community moves forward with solar canal project The country’s first solar-over-canal project furthers the tribe’s role as stewards of water November 13, 2023
Drought conditions returning to New Mexico Developing, persistent drought areas predicted July 23, 2023
Months of wet weather erase drought across the Southwest Record-setting snowpack provided drought relief July 6, 2023
