For more than 20 years, Laura Paskus has written and produced stories about New Mexico’s rivers, including the Middle Rio Grande. Join us for a presentation and conversation about what she’s learned along the way — not just about climate change and water challenges, but about love, political courage, and connection.
New Mexico’s water crisis is accelerating, yet the Senate Finance Committee reduced funding for the very institutions responsible for managing it. The Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission requested resources to enforce water rights, comply with interstate obligations, implement settlements, and plan for declining supplies. The House-approved budget already fell far short; […]