Lawmakers take flight to examine New Mexico’s water, conservation priorities

Lawmakers take flight to examine New Mexico’s water, conservation priorities

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — New Mexico lawmakers and conservation groups took to the skies for a closer look at the state's land and water this week, touring rivers, reservoirs, and forested areas to see how drought and climate are shaping the state’s future conservation priorities. The flight, organized by the nonprofit EcoFlight, gave participants a bird’s-eye view of how changing conditions are affecting waterways and public lands. Elepha…