This was an important presentation and discussion on the ongoing aridification of New Mexico caused by higher temperatures. David Gutzler and David DuBois presented how and why New Mexico is drying, what we can expect, and the certainty of the science. The science of global warming impacts on New Mexico’s climate will guide us in how we manage and protect our scarce and life-sustaining water supplies.
Amidst the rugged beauty of New Mexico, water is not merely a resource—it is the lifeblood of the desert, vital for its people, agriculture, and ecosystems. The recent report from the New Mexico Bureau of Geology, “Climate Change in New Mexico over the Next 50 Years: Impacts on Water Resources,” brings to light a potential […]