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Rio Grande could run partially dry in Albuquerque before the end of May

May 15, 2026
A sandy, dry riverbank with sparse vegetation leads to a small body of water under a clear blue sky with some clouds. Dense green trees line the background.

by Mark Haslett, KUNM This story was originally published at KUNM, a NMPBS partner. A historically dry winter and early spring in New Mexico could lead to stretches of the Rio Grande running dry in Albuquerque before the end of May. “This has been a tremendously difficult spring season, and one of the worst on…

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