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Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

Forestry Division shares tips for wildfire prevention

by Rodd Cayton July 15, 2026

Rio Rancho residents can keep drinking straight from the tap — the city's water met every federal and state safety standard in 2025 — but a paperwork slip means one well is still waiting on a minor fix that was due back in March, according to the city's newly released Consumer Confidence Report.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s tap water meets all federal safety standards, new report shows

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2026

After six days of evacuation, residents of Sierra de los Pinos can finally sleep in their own beds again. Sandoval County and fire officials began a phased return to the community Tuesday morning, even as crews continue battling the 712-acre McCauley Springs Fire east of Battleship Rock.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Jemez & Jemez Spring

Sierra de los Pinos residents head home as McCauley Springs fire holds at 43% containment

by Kevin Hendricks June 30, 2026

Sandoval County is rolling out a new weapon in its war on mosquitoes this summer — a specialized truck that shoots a bacteria-laced mist 100 feet into the air to kill larvae before they ever become adults.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Sandoval County

Sandoval County deploys mist truck to zap mosquitoes before they hatch

by Kevin Hendricks June 29, 2026

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have turned up in Bernalillo County, and health officials want residents to act before monsoon season makes things worse.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

West Nile virus detected in Bernalillo County mosquitoes

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026

Gas prices at Circle K Gas on Central Ave. and San Pedro Dr SE

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg

NM revenue increases $850M due to Iran war, state economist estimates

by Pat Davis June 5, 2026

Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

No sparks allowed: Local governments enact sweeping burn and firework bans in New Mexico

by Rodd Cayton June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The bridge in Bernalillo is one of a few ways to cross the Rio Grande. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Sandoval County

The uncrossable Rio Grande: Gregg Hull says a new bridge will never happen

by Kevin Hendricks June 1, 2026June 5, 2026

Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. Supreme Court approves Texas v. New Mexico settlement to end Rio Grande water dispute

by Pat Davis May 28, 2026

Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

ABQ now pumping 100% groundwater as river sets 30-year drying record

by Kevin Hendricks May 13, 2026May 13, 2026