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.
Part II – "Co-Creation of a Sustainable Water Future for the Middle Rio Grande." The past two years have set the stage for accelerated progress in managing New Mexico's water resources for much greater resilience, as described in Part I, a 2023 summary report. Part II is about 2024.