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Rio Grande Drying in Socorro, Albuquerque

August 31, 2023

9.1.23 – Parts of the Rio Grande south of Socorro have completely dried, with the river’s Albuquerque stretch possibly reaching that same point soon. Senior producer Lou DiVizio details the state of the river and what this dry spell means for New Mexican farmers. 

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio 

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Rio Grande in Albuquerque to run dry – KOAT  

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