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Beaver-inspired restoration revives historic wetlands in New Mexico mountains
Some people might look at the marshy landscape and not believe it’s New Mexico. But it is. The Land of Enchantment has been facing severe drought conditions for nearly a decade, but a nonprofit Rio Grande Return and its volunteers are looking to change that. “With New...
Bienvenidos 2025: Agua es Vida
Since 2003 Todd Lopez has been practicing as a natural resource, water rights, and environmental attorney. He has more than two decades of experience in nonprofit management and is currently at the helm of Rio GrandeReturn, which uses a minimally invasive approach in...
Hiring Freeze and Fire, Good Work at the Caldera and Drought
The Valles Caldera is experiencing exceptional drought this winter. According to NOAA, most of northern New Mexico is “abnormally dry”. We have about a third of our normal moisture for this time of year. Nobody is enjoying winter sports in the Valles Caldera National...
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