• Environment News
Big rigs tangle on icy I-40

Authorities have reopened Interstate 40 at Santa Rosa after officials cleared a pileup that involved at least four tractor-trailers.

Limit on killing problem wildlife fails

A proposal that would have reformed New Mexico's depredation law has been doomed by a House panel.

Snows hit East Mountains again

A fresh blanket of snow covered many areas of the East Mountains after a wintry blast hit on Sunday afternoon.

Good runoff likely from large snowpack

The latest federal estimate for snowpack in New Mexico's mountains show above-average accumulations for this time of year.

Emissions bill draws dozens of critics

The debate over global warming heated up in a House committee Friday as critics of legislation that would lay the groundwork for New Mexico's participation in

Parks to remain open during furloughs

New Mexico's state parks will remain open during the three remaining furlough days for state employees.

Mountain residents weary from snow

As snow continues to pile up in the East Mountains, the money and patience it takes to get rid of it is wearing thin.

Senate panel OKs pore space bill

A Senate committee has approved legislation that would establish ownership rights for the empty spaces that lie beneath New Mexico's dusty landscape.

Ski Cloudcroft fights for attention

This winter has been an enigma for officials at Ski Cloudcroft. The small ski hill just two miles from the village of Cloudcroft hasn’t been open for the past

Storms bankrupt Durango snow budget

City officials in Durango had set a budget of $60,000 for snow removal this year, but that's already been spent four times over.

Panel stalls natural resources bill

A House committee has stalled legislation that would allow New Mexico's natural resources trustee to pursue damages from polluters who have compromised

Bob Gerding on New Mexico fishing

Bob Gerding of Outdoor Adventures takes viewers' questions on New Mexico fishing.

N.M. recovering from snowy blast

The latest winter storm to blow through the Land of Enchantment came in fast and furious Wednesday delaying schools Thursday in Albuquerque and elsewhere and

Concrete problem impacts Ruidoso dam

The dam at Grindstone Lake in Ruidoso was found to have technical issues after a dive team used ultrasound technology during a routine inspection last year.

Debate stalls natural-resources bill

Opponents are lining up against a bill that would allow the state natural resources trustee to pursue damages from polluters who have compromised groundwater

Baby monkey goes on display

The Rio Grande Zoo's new baby howler monkey went on display Monday for the first time.

  • Wildfire Resources
N.M. Restrictions and Closures N.M. Restrictions and Closures

New Mexico fire news from Public Lands Information Center

Prescribed Burns & NM Fire News Prescribed Burns & NM Fire News

New Mexico prescribed fires and related fire news

Prepare your house Prepare your house

Firewise: Steps to prepare your house for wildfires

Before - During - After Before - During - After

What you should know before, during and after a wildfire.

Pets and Disaster: Be Prepared Pets and Disaster: Be Prepared

Know what to do as a disaster approaches.

Red Cross Safe and Well Database Red Cross Safe and Well Database

Nationwide: list yourself & search for others

PDF: Quick Evacuation List PDF: Quick Evacuation List

A list of essential items for an evacuation

New Mexico Red Cross New Mexico Red Cross

Mid-Rio Grande Chapter assisting our community