New Mexico's largest reservoir sat at 1.4 percent full in August 2026, its lowest level since 1971 after years of drought and record-early snowmelt.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
A very strong El Niño is forecast for winter 2026-27. It could lift Colorado River reservoirs, but only if the storms reach the right mountains.
Two federal lawsuits challenge approval of the Cadiz Mojave water pipeline, raising groundwater, tribal and environmental concerns.
New Mexico says Los Alamos National Laboratory ignored February demands to stop a spreading chromium plume now on San Ildefonso Pueblo land.
A new zinc-based cell desalinates water, recovers chemicals, and makes energy from acidic and alkaline factory waste, all without outside power.
EPA released a voluntary checklist on Aug. 13, 2026, to help states spot drinking water system problems before they disrupt service.