Feds warn of reduced water for Rio Grande endangered species
Federal planners say the middle Rio Grande faces lean flows as supplemental leases decline and climate drought tightens. The draft assessment notes current targets are hydrologically unsustainable and outlines steps with partners to find new water sources and habitat improvements while monitoring impacts on the silvery minnow and willow flycatcher.
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Santa Fe
San Juan Chama Project
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Drought insurance sparks New Mexico rancher fury
New Mexico cattlemen accuse a federal drought insurance pilot of misrating losses. Using a greenness index from satellites, the program pays out when vegetation declines, yet ranchers report severe drought and little to no compensation. With premiums totaling over 1.6 million dollars and only two payouts, ranchers fear this policy worsens financial stress.
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New Mexico
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Risk Management Agency
Matt Rush
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
Leon Porter
Corona
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Atten
Michelle Bouchard
Journal
Porter
Estancia
Bouchard
Bill Sauble
Colfax County
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Rabies alert in Eddy County prompts vaccination push
The New Mexico Department of Health urges vaccination for dogs cats horses and livestock after an unvaccinated horse near Artesia tested positive. Exposures to a rabid horse by family members and veterinary staff in Texas are being addressed with rabies vaccines for those at risk.
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Bouchard
New Mexico
Eddy County
Artesia
New Mexico Department of Health
Carlsbad
Texas
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