Hannah Grover

Farmington

Environment Reporter at NM Political Report

Environment reporter for @NMReport. Previously @TheDailyTimes.

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Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico

1 week ago | tricityrecordnm.com | Hannah Grover

Dry conditions fuel spread of blazes in western New Mexico Fires in or near the Gila National Forest are continuing to grow amid dry conditions. The Trout Fire is burning north of Silver City and has prompted some evacuations, while the Buck Fire has charred acreage near Aragon and Magdalena. As crews battle the fires in western New Mexico, a new fire has started on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in Lincoln County. This fire has led to evacuations in the Nogal Canyon area.
Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico

1 week ago | durangoherald.com | Hannah Grover

Dry conditions fuel spread of blazes in western New Mexico Fires in or near the Gila National Forest are continuing to grow amid dry conditions. The Trout Fire is burning north of Silver City and has prompted some evacuations, while the Buck Fire has charred acreage near Aragon and Magdalena. As crews battle the fires in western New Mexico, a new fire has started on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in Lincoln County. This fire has led to evacuations in the Nogal Canyon area.
How will New Mexico spend money on rivers, other waterways this year?

1 week ago | tricityrecordnm.com | Hannah Grover

Interstate Stream Commission to meet Wednesday in Albuquerque The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will hear fiscal year 2026 priorities and work plans when it meets Wednesday in Albuquerque. The commission will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission, 5550 San Antonio Dr. NE. The public can also join remotely.
80 years after Trinity, Tularosa Basin continues fight for compensation

2 weeks ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

Tina Cordova has spent about two decades fighting to bring government compensation to the generations of people in the Tularosa Basin who have suffered the health consequences of radiation exposure following the Trinity Bomb test 80 years ago. Last year, Cordova came closer than ever before to achieving this goal.
Trends in energy: San Juan Basin sees growth in various sectors

1 month ago | tricityrecordnm.com | Hannah Grover

On President Donald Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the United States, spurring an increase in drilling in the Southwest. The San Juan Basin and the larger Four Corners region have historically been one of the energy hot spots in the Southwest. The area boasts plentiful natural gas, oil, sunlight, coal and uranium.
Trends in energy: San Juan Basin sees growth in various sectors

1 month ago | the-journal.com | Hannah Grover

The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico, is viewed in April 2006. (Susan Montoya Bryan/The Associated Press) Susan Montoya Bryan On President Donald Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the United States, spurring an increase in drilling in the Southwest. The San Juan Basin and the larger Four Corners region have historically been one of the energy hot spots in the Southwest.
Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative reflects on recent wildfires, plan for the future

1 month ago | sfreporter.com | Hannah Grover

Les Montoya, general manager of the Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, reflected on the utility’s experience during the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire of 2022 and discussed wildfire preparedness initiatives on Thursday during a workshop discussion. The workshop was part of a series hosted by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire started when prescribed burns got out of control in part due to high wind conditions.
USFS says fall, winter prescribed burns are extinguished

1 month ago | tricityrecordnm.com | Hannah Grover

Protocol changed since 2022 prescribed burns started devastating northern New Mexico wildfire The U.S. Forest Service’s Carson National Forest announced this week that the prescribed fires lit over the fall and winter from October through January have been safely extinguished. Crews used infrared technology to look for heat at the burn sites.
USFS says fall, winter prescribed burns are extinguished

1 month ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverThe U.S. Forest Service’s Carson National Forest announced this week that the prescribed fires lit over the fall and winter from October through January have been safely extinguished. Crews used infrared technology to look for heat at the burn sites. The announcement comes amid severe to extreme drought conditions in much of New Mexico, which increases the risk that a spark could lead to a catastrophic wildfire.
Estancia residents asked to conserve water amid well issues

1 month ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverThe Town of Estancia is asking residents to conserve water because the well is not producing enough to meet demands. Estancia posted a notice on social media and its website this week alerting residents to the situation and asking them to conserve water. The Town Board of Trustees met with community members on Wednesday evening to discuss the problem. The board chose not to issue a declaration of emergency on Wednesday, but could do so in the future.