Heatwave strikes New Mexico as southeast region struggles with drought
Carlsbad reached 106 degrees Tuesday, per records from the National Weather Service, while the record was 109 degrees for July 19, set in 1965.
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Carlsbad reached 106 degrees Tuesday, per records from the National Weather Service, while the record was 109 degrees for July 19, set in 1965.
All of New Mexico was believed to have some form of drought, as June began with a heat wave sending high temperatures into the triple-digits.
Both bills were introduced by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury in the U.S. House of Representatives and had companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
As drought sets in in New Mexico, cloud seeding may help bring water to counties in the southeastern part of the state.
As drought sets in in New Mexico, cloud seeding may help bring water to counties in the southeastern part of the state.