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Ecosystem Impacts of River Drying

July 28, 2022
A vulture sitting on a piece of tree in the middle of the dry Rio Grande.

7.29.2022 – As drying in the Middle Rio Grande expands this summer, how will that affect wildlife species and the ecosystem? Clifford Dahm, professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico’s Department of Biology has been studying desert rivers for decades. He talks about the impacts of drying, what people should be paying attention to…

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Middle Rio Grande Water Update

June 30, 2022
A section of the middle Rio Grande with contruction and the Our Land Logo superimposed.

07.01.22- Our Land Executive Producer Laura Paskus explores the harsh realities of shrinking water supplies here in Central New Mexico. She speaks with the chief engineer of the Rio Grande Conservancy District about ongoing drought, despite monsoon rains. Host/Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest: Jason Casuga, CEO/chief engineer, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District For More Information: Middle…

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