Farmers and ranchers dependent on the Jemez River were forced to halt their irrigation plans over the weekend when floods caused by intense snowmelt came through the region. Fieldwork is picking up again as that danger decreases.
The headwaters of the Rio Grande and the Pecos River recorded some of the best snowfall in years. The resulting spring runoff provides a major boost to reservoirs along the rivers.
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