Tapping Brackish Water For New Mexico Agriculture
New Mexico faces drought concerns and researchers look to brackish groundwater as a major resource. Gene Picchioni of New Mexico State University notes 600 billion to 1.2 trillion cubic meters of brackish water could aid drought plans, reducing desalination costs and boosting salt tolerant crops.
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New Mexico
New Mexico State University
Gene Picchioni
Plant and Environmental Sciences
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
New Mexico chipmunk listed as endangered
The Penasco least chipmunk in southeast New Mexico was designated endangered under the Endangered Species Act with about 4386 acres set as critical habitat in Lincoln County. The fish and wildlife service noted the isolated population faces extinction risk due to conifer loss and recent wildfires, while tribal lands and private uses largely stay unaffected.
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New Mexico
Fish and Wildlife Service
Sacramento
White Mountains
Lincoln County
Lincoln National Forest
US. Forest
Ruidoso
South Fork
Penasco
Agency
Center For Biological Diversity
New Mexico Rural Hospital Faces Malpractice Insurance Crisis
In Clayton the Union County General Hospital contemplates closure after rising malpractice premiums squeeze rural care. Low Medicaid reimbursements, physician shortages, and dwindling populations strain finances as insurers flee amid nationwide trends. CEO Tammie Chavez cites global insurer searches during 2023 as relief remains elusive.
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New Mexico
Union County General Hospital
UCGH
Clayton
Ave
London
Bahamas
Tammie Chavez
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