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Monsoon season already causes concerns for a potential risk for flooding in New Mexico, but the enormous wildfires roaring across the state have created rough soil conditions that increase the risk of flooding, according to meteorologists.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said recent state policy was enacted to protect the environment from oil and gas' air pollution
After days of higher activity on the two largest wildfires in New Mexico history due to hot, dry weather, relief appears to be on the way as the monsoon season starts up. But rains on a burn scar can bring new trouble: flash floods.
It has been over 30 days since the Black Fire was discovered in the Gila National Forest and monsoonal flooding is now a main concern along with flames.