/tags/climate-change climate change en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:35:49 GMT /local-news/2025-10-08/new-report-calls-for-policy-changes-with-colorado-river-on-the-cusp-of-failure A group of nonprofits is calling for reductions to water demand, changes at Glen Canyon Dam and more transparent negotiations. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:35:49 GMT /local-news/2025-10-08/new-report-calls-for-policy-changes-with-colorado-river-on-the-cusp-of-failure Alex Hager /local-news/2025-09-26/climate-change-is-impacting-traditional-ways-of-life-for-indigenous-people On Thursday, health advocates told lawmakers that increasing extreme heat is impacting Indigenous people’s wellbeing and traditional ways of life. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:01:30 GMT /local-news/2025-09-26/climate-change-is-impacting-traditional-ways-of-life-for-indigenous-people Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2025-07-28/research-plant-drought-science A new study from Los Alamos National Laboratory shows that New Mexico’s beloved piñon pine trees may be more flexible in how they handle extreme drought than scientists once thought. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:27:36 GMT /local-news/2025-07-28/research-plant-drought-science Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-06-06/beaver-study-dams-private-land The results of a first-of-its-kind aerial survey of beaver dams in New Mexico, released this week, reveal a stark contrast between the northern and southern parts of the state. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:03:15 GMT /local-news/2025-06-06/beaver-study-dams-private-land Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-05-16/state-wildlife-action-plan-up-for-public-comment A federally mandated plan identifying species in New Mexico that need focused conservation efforts due to climate change and other threats is now open for public comment. Fri, 16 May 2025 22:18:03 GMT /local-news/2025-05-16/state-wildlife-action-plan-up-for-public-comment Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-05-14/insurance-bill-could-spur-new-mexico-reform Colorado’s governor is set to sign a first-of-its-kind reform bill mandating property insurers account for wildfire risk mitigation in both their coverage decisions and pricing models. Some in New Mexico are looking at the legislation as an example that could work here as well. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:14:34 GMT /local-news/2025-05-14/insurance-bill-could-spur-new-mexico-reform Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-04-24/insects-and-climate-change-are-killing-new-mexicos-trees A new state report out this week finds conifer tree deaths – including iconic species like the Ponderosa and Pinyon pine – doubled in New Mexico’s forests last year. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:40:26 GMT /local-news/2025-04-24/insects-and-climate-change-are-killing-new-mexicos-trees Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-02-28/bipartisan-approval-federal-environmental-agencies Recent polling shows that Western voters – both Democrat and Republican – overwhelmingly approve of these agencies and the work they do. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:47:09 GMT /local-news/2025-02-28/bipartisan-approval-federal-environmental-agencies Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-02-25/new-mexico-legislative-sluggishness-chaos With little time, nearly 1,200 bills and disappearing federal partners, legislators slow-roll new oil and gas regulations. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:02:41 GMT /local-news/2025-02-25/new-mexico-legislative-sluggishness-chaos Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main /local-news/2025-02-25/industry-pressure-sinks-clear-horizons-act A bill that would permanently codify an executive order signed at the very infancy of Michelle Lujan Grisham’s governorship to address greenhouse gas emissions was tabled in its latest stress test at the Roundhouse on Monday. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:30:24 GMT /local-news/2025-02-25/industry-pressure-sinks-clear-horizons-act Bryce Dix