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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FBI Draws Attention to Native American Homicide Crisis
Begins running a 60-second radio ad in Navajo language. The FBI announced that they are running a 60-second radio ad in the Southwest United States, highlighting the crisis…
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Spilled Liquid Waste Discovered During Nuclear Cleanup
Radioactive liquid found in shipping container. Officials confirmed earlier this week that a portion of a governmental waste repository was evacuated over the weekend. Workers at the New…
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Christmas Tree Permits Available in NM and WY
The Bureau of Land Management announced availability starting November 22. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the availability of Christmas tree permits in New Mexico and…
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Interior Outlines Chaco Canyon Preservation Plan
President Biden prevents drilling within 20 miles of site. The Department of the Interior outlined its plan to protect the Chaco Canyon and surrounding landscape on Monday. Located…
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Interior Official Attends Opening of NM Tribal School
Principal deputy assistant secretary also discussed land management and economic development. This past week, Interior Department Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland traveled to New…
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Decades-long Nuclear Cleanup Put On Hold For Virus
The safety of workers is the primary concern in project freeze. The U.S. government has been working to consolidate and quarantine nuclear waste from Cold War research efforts…
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