Water Stories
Does A Hotter Climate Mean Less Water?
Our climate is heating up. As average annual temperatures rise — even by just one degree — more water evaporates from our landscapes, reservoirs, and rivers, leaving less to go around. So do your part. Only take what you need.
How Does Groundwater Work?
In New Mexico, over 98% of public water systems rely on groundwater. As New Mexico gets warmer and our rivers and streams become increasingly stressed, more communities will turn to limited groundwater to meet demands. Do your part. Only take what you need.
Water Facts for New Mexicans
Worried About Water in New Mexico?
Through floods and droughts, New Mexicans have always adapted. Now, as climate change reshapes our water future, it's time to act together. We are all connected by water, and small changes can secure our water future. So do your part. Only take what you need.
What's The Link Between Snow and Our Rivers?
New Mexico rivers change a lot from season to season. Ever wonder why? Snowfall plays a big role. Each winter, snow creates frozen stores of water in the high mountains. This melts in the spring, feeding rivers and streams. But New Mexico winters are becoming dryer, warmer, and shorter, reducing the flow. So do your part. Only take what you need.
Does A Hotter Climate Mean Less Water?
Our climate is heating up. As average annual temperatures rise — even by just one degree — more water evaporates from our landscapes, reservoirs, and rivers, leaving less to go around. So do your part. Only take what you need.
How Does Groundwater Work?
In New Mexico, over 98% of public water systems rely on groundwater. As New Mexico gets warmer and our rivers and streams become increasingly stressed, more communities will turn to limited groundwater to meet demands. Do your part. Only take what you need.
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