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‘It’s a Beautiful River in the Middle of a Hellscape’

A person walks across a wooden footbridge spanning a rocky mountain stream.

As climate change dries New Mexico, the Pecos faces a growing threat as it runs through the Permian Basin oilfield. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner. It’s an early May afternoon, and Charlie Barrett has parked his pickup in a pullout along a…

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At This New Mexico Park, Mountain Bikers Pedal Amid Hundreds of Oil Wells

A cyclist wearing a helmet and gloves pauses on a dirt trail, looking toward oil pump jacks and equipment in a fenced area under a clear blue sky.

The Glade Run Recreation Area is a destination for cyclists, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts in the middle of a declining oilfield. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner. The Glade Run Recreation Area on the outskirts of Farmington, New Mexico hosts cattle,…

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