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Rural Roswell residents frustrated with county over flooding
Roswell Daily Record - New Mexico
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Some rural areas a few miles west of town in Roswell experienced flash flooding June 22nd and 23rd that caused substantial property damage for many residents. Between those two days, the area experienced approximately 5 1/2 inches of rainfall....
Indigenous nations reclaim and rejuvenate their land amid climate crisis
Utah Public Radio
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July 4, 2025
Amid the climate crisis, some Indigenous nations are reclaiming and rejuvenating their land. The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation recently reclaimed a piece of land in Idaho that was the site of a brutal massacre of their people. They are...
Solar panels could help make farms more resilient to climate change, but they need cash to make it work
KSUT - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
At Thistle Whistle Farm in Hotchkiss, farmer Mark Waltermire grows a wide variety of crops on his 16 acres. "A lot of greens, onions, shallots, cabbage, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, parsnips, burdock root, scorzonera and saltapie, and then heirloom...
What will the weather be like for Fourth of July in New Mexico?
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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July 3, 2025
Fourth of July is forecast to be much calmer than the week leading up to it has been. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The weather for Fourth of July weekend in New Mexico is forecast to be much calmer than the...
New Mexico groups take oil pollution case to state Supreme Court
Environmental Health News
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July 3, 2025
A coalition of environmental, youth, and Indigenous groups is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to revive a lawsuit claiming the state has failed its constitutional duty to protect residents from oil and gas pollution. Kevin Hendricks reports...
Wyoming oil positioned to weather Middle East conflict
Green River Star - Wyoming
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July 3, 2025
The global oil market's reaction to rising conflict in the Middle East has been subdued, so far, as supplies remain flush and shipping routes mostly uninterrupted. That could change, however, if Iran makes good on a threat to shut off the Strait...
Albuquerque's Medical Respite Center aids recovery for unhoused individuals
ABQ Times - New Mexico
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July 2, 2025
Each day, the Medical Respite Center at Gateway Center in Albuquerque offers a supportive environment for unhoused individuals recovering from illness or injury. James, one of the residents, is currently receiving treatment for a severe foot...
Flash flood warnings issued in several New Mexico counties
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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July 3, 2025
Flash flood warnings issued in several New Mexico counties Warnings in place in Lea, Socorro and Valencia counties Updated: 5:00 AM MDT Jul 3, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Soccoro and Central Valencia Counties The National Weather service has issued...
New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
The NM Political Report - New Mexico
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July 2, 2025
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis. The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024...
South Plains Flood Threat Today
FOX34 - Texas
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July 3, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - UPDATE 12:58 PM CDT: Showers and thunderstorms will continue across West Texas through the afternoon. Rainfall rates greater than two inches per hour are possible, with total rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches likely with local...
Why a quantum economy is New Mexico's next frontier | Opinion
Las Cruses Sun News - New Mexico
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Sen. Michael Padilla New Mexico has always stood at the forefront of scientific and technological progress. From its central role in the Manhattan Project to leadership in aerospace, energy, and national security, the state has a proud legacy of...
Child care is economic infrastructure in New Mexico | Opinion
Las Cruses Sun News - New Mexico
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Rep. Doreen Gallegos, Lupe Nevarez, Ray Jaramillo In New Mexico, childcare is not a luxury—it is essential economic infrastructure. Across our state—especially in Albuquerque and Las Cruces—families rely on early learning centers to work,...
UPDATED: Silver City-Deming highway reopens
Silver City Daily Press - New Mexico
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July 3, 2025
Crews with the N.M. Department of Transportation work Thursday morning to repair the shoulder of U.S. 180 north of Deming, which was closed by severe flooding at about midnight. (Courtesy Photo) U.S. 180 between Silver City and Deming reopened in...
Weather shortens archery tournament at Mermet
The Metropolis Planet - Kentucky
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Last year’s ASA/Matthews Pro-Am archery tournament was relatively uneventful weatherwise, but Mother Nature gave the 2025 event the back of her hand with a gulley-washer Saturday morning, June 28, and a subsequent two hour-plus delay. Some events...
One more day of monsoon storms with flood watches issued for a continued heavy rain threat
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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July 3, 2025
One more day of monsoon storms with flood watches issued for a continued heavy rain threat Hotter and drier for the 4th and for most of the weekend, expect storm chances to make a return early next week METRO, WE HAD THAT VERY EARLY MORNING WAKE...
Constitutional pollution case appealed to New Mexico Supreme Court
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 2, 2025
Staff of Pueblo Action Alliance pose at their Albuquerque office on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Pueblo Action Alliance is one of fifteen plaintiffs appealing a civil lawsuit to the New Mexico Supreme Court alleging the state government failed to...
Flash flooding possible with showers and storms in New Mexico
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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July 2, 2025
Rain will pose a flash flood risk Wednesday for some places in New Mexico. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Flash flooding is possible as showers and storms are set to develop Wednesday and Thursday in parts of New...
Flash flood warning issued for Albuquerque
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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July 3, 2025
Flash flood warning issued for Albuquerque The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Albuquerque until 4 a.m. Updated: 1:17 AM MDT Jul 3, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a...
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Albuquerque Area Until Dawn
Times News Global
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July 3, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Bernalillo County, set to remain in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday. The alert was prompted at approximately 1 a.m. when Doppler radar detected thunderstorms...
TUES: New Mexico Senators condemn Trump tax and spending bill after Senate passage, + More
KUNM - New Mexico
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July 1, 2025
New Mexico Senators condemn Trump tax and spending bill after Senate passage - by Kevin Hendricks, NM.news Following the narrow passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill in the Senate, New Mexico’s Democratic Senators, Ben Ray...