Recent rain restores Rio Grande flows, but officials say drought remains

Consistent rain brings water flows back to the Rio Grande

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For months, the Rio Grande ran dry this summer, but after a few days of rain, water is once again flowing. However, is it enough, and what does it mean for the river going forward? The US Geological Survey shows that this week, the water level rose to nearly five feet. The Middle [...]

Recent rain restores Rio Grande flows, but officials say drought remains

The Rio Grande is flowing again from Bernalillo to Elephant Butte—but how long will the rain-fueled surge last?