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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - This week the U.S. Forest Service released the Effects of Climatic Variability and Change on Forest Ecosystems report. The report warns that big changes are in store for the nation’s forests as global warming increases wildfires and insect infestations, and generates more frequent floods and droughts. The compilation of more than 1,000 scientific studies is part of the National Climate Assessment and will serve as a roadmap for managing national forests across the country in coming years. Along with more fires and insect infestations, forests will see more flooding, erosion and sediment going into streams, where it chokes fish habitat. More droughts will make wildfires, insect infestations, and the spread of invasive species even worse.

Pre-proposals for the NATIONAL CIG completion are due January 29, 2011. NM anticipates announcing the STATE CIG competition in February.

The SWQB invites the public to comment on the draft “total maximum daily load” (TMDL) document for the Raton Creek Watershed.

The Environment Department requests proposals to design and construct projects that improve surface water quality or river habitat statewide. This file provides information to contact the persons in charge, as well as a information about a conference and proposal due dates.

This New York Times article addresses how corporations are dealing with the mounting price of water. By Beth Gardiner posted on June 2, 2014

As wildfires continue to impact the western United States, a new guide has been developed to help those impacted by wildfire in New Mexico start on the path to recovery. New Mexico State Forestry, along with many interagency partners, has created this guide and a companion website called “After Wildfire: A Guide for New Mexico Communities,” according to New Mexico Forest and Watershed Health Office Coordinator Susan Rich, who led the project.

This report includes a set of recommendations to improve the private forest land in America

An article from Science Daily, published Jan 8, 2013, which states "According to NOAA scientists, 2012 marked the warmest year on record for the contiguous United States with the year consisting of a record warm spring, second warmest summer, fourth warmest winter and a warmer-than-average autumn."

This article by the National Fire Protection Association discussed the hidden costs of wildlife, and who eventually pays for them, and is accompanied by a three minutes YouTube video on the topic.

March 15, 2017 News Release from NM EMNRD