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NM Ag Secretary Discusses Drought and Adaptation

September 23, 2021
Dry cracking brown dirt ground

September 24, 2021 – It’s been another challenging year for New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers, who have experienced drought and, in some places, extreme precipitation events. New Mexico Department of Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte spoke with environment reporter Laura Paskus about conditions and what they mean for farmers, as well as consumers. Witte also talks about how what’s happening in the…

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Drought, Extreme Weather, and NM’s Hotter Climate

August 13, 2021
An overhead shot of the Rio Grande dried up.

August 13, 2021 – On this month’s episode of Our Land, correspondent Laura Paskus and meteorologist Daniel Porter talk about drought in New Mexico, this year’s monsoon season, extreme weather, and how human-caused climate change will continue to affect New Mexico and exacerbate the state’s water challenges. Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest: Daniel Porter, science and…

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