Some Governors Oppose Expanded Social Program Work Requirements

Letter sent to Congress from a group of state governors. The governors of 10 states sent a letter this week to congressional leaders in both the House and…

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California Leaves State Water Agreement

The flow of the Colorado River dwindling rapidly. This week, California separated itself from a water distribution agreement with six other states to address the Western water crisis…

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Interior Leaders Attend Symposium for Drought Solutions

New actions for long-term Colorado River preservation aree outlined. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland participated in the Colorado River Symposium last week in Santa Fe, New Mexico,…

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EPA and USDA Address Rural Wastewater Management

A pilot initiative to begin in 11 rural communities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week the launch of the…

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U.S. Forest Service Admits Errors in New Mexico Burn

Fire has consumed more than 340,000 acres.  The Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico has been reviewed by the U.S. Forest Service which has determined that errors occurred…

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Interior Commemorates Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project

Water pipeline first installment of water infrastructure project. The Department of the Interior commemorated a major point of completion for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) last week,…

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Wildfires Blaze Across Five States

More than 33 large wildfires char more than 1 million acres.  A record-setting heatwave and sustained dry, windy conditions contributed to more than 33 large fires across five…

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President Commits Funding for New Mexico Wildfire Recovery

Makes announcement during trip to Santa Fe. In April of this year, two prescribed burns made by the U.S. Forest Service became out of control, driven by drought…

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HUD Approves New Mexico Disaster Assistance

Provides funding and 90-day foreclosure moratorium. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of emergency assistance for those affected by wildfires in New…

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Report Says Colorado River “Most Endangered”

Drought conditions continue in American Southwest.  A nonprofit conservation group has published a new report on “America’s Most Endangered Rivers,” citing the Colorado River as the most endangered…

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