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Heat Waves and Bird Deaths

An orange sunset with a bird silhouette flying through the sky.

9.2.2022 –Worldwide, heat waves are increasing in severity and frequency. University of New Mexico Professor Blair Wolf studies how birds cope with the heat, directly and through behavioral changes, and how declines in some bird communities are associated with increased warming.  In conversation with Laura Paskus, he talks about his research, what we know about…

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Albuquerque City Councilor Explains Votes on Homeless Camps

The skyline of downtown Albuquerque with the logo for The City of Albuquerque City Council.

8.26.2022 – Gene Grant speaks with Albuquerque’s District 4 City Councilor Brook Bassan about council’s recent votes around homeless encampments. In June, council voted to allow the creation of what they called ‘safe outdoor spaces.’ Now, in August, council has voted to stop the creation of any new homeless camps while it considers a permanent…

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