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US’s most endangered rivers are in New Mexico: Report

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2 years ago

April 16, 2024

US’s most endangered rivers are in New Mexico: Report

The rivers of New Mexico are the most threatened waterways in the country, according to a recently released report by advocacy group American Rivers.

The report ranks the top 10 most endangered waterways in the United States, noting that pollution, climate change, and reduced clean water protections all contribute to their decline.

American Rivers cited the Supreme Court decision last May in Sackett v. EPA for the reason rivers across the entire state of New Mexico were ranked first on the list.

The ruling limits how the Environmental Protection Agency can enforce provisions under the Clean Water Act for streams, rivers and wetlands.

As part of the ruling, protections were scrapped for waterways that only run during the rainy season or periods of the year due to snowmelt, according to the report.

In arid states like New Mexico, rivers and streams typically flow only during certain times of the year.

The decision also stripped away protections for “isolated” wetlands, which are not physically connected to streams or surface water bodies and also exist in the state.

On top of this, the report cites a 2006 Supreme Court decision that rolled back protections to closed basins as another reason for the state’s top spot on the list.

“These rulings fly in the face of established science and ignore the value that small streams and wetlands have to their broader watersheds, communities and economies, particularly in places with dry climates like New Mexico,” the report reads.

Here are the most endangered rivers in the U.S., according to America’s Most Endangered Rivers 2024 report:

Rivers of New Mexico

Big Sunflower and Yazoo Rivers, Miss.

Duck River, Tenn.

Santa Cruz River, Ariz.

Little Pee Dee River, S.C. and N.C.

Farmington River, Conn., Mass.

Trinity River, Calif.

Kobuk River, Ark.

Tijuana River, Calif.

Blackwater River, W.V.

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The Roundhouse Report: Bernie Sanders praises New Mexico

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January 4, 2026

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The Roundhouse Report: Bernie Sanders praises New Mexico

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Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings in effect for parts of New Mexico

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6 days ago

December 29, 2025

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Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings in effect for parts of New Mexico

Southeastern New Mexico will see some snow while other places will generally see cooler, more winter-like temperatures. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some notable cities in New Mexico could see multiple inches of snow, along with possible wind and cooler temperatures Sunday into Monday.

There is going to be snow across the southeast. A winter storm advisory is in effect all throughout areas like Ruidoso and out toward the Texas state line. A winter storm warning for Carlsbad and even a blizzard warning for the Guadalupe Mountains. These advisories and warnings indicate it’s going to continue until Monday at 6 p.m.

How much snow might there be? Ruidoso could see a few inches, along with other higher-elevation areas. Carlsbad might even see as much as two inches and Roswell has a very good chance of snow.

Wind gusts ranged from 23 mph for Hobbs and Clovis, 25 in Santa Rosa and similar readings in other places. Temperatures could hit sub-freezing temperatures in places like Ruidoso, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs. Meanwhile, Gallup and Grants could get into the single-digits. Plus, places like Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be in the 20s but the big “winner” is Alamosa, Colorado, with 2 degrees.

Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia shares all the details in his full forecast in the video above.

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New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Dec. 27, 2025

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7 days ago

December 28, 2025

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The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 27, 2025, results for each game:

Powerball

05-20-34-39-62, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 2

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Pick 3

Day: 4-1-4

Evening: 3-8-4

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Lotto America

08-10-20-47-50, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 05

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Pick 4

Evening: 6-9-5-0

Day: 4-9-4-3

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Roadrunner Cash

03-21-24-33-37

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Powerball Double Play

13-22-33-61-62, Powerball: 20

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