New Mexico Faces Severe Drought, Heat, and Fire Risks
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New Mexico faces a challenging fire season and water crisis due to extreme heat and record-low snowpack. March heat records were broken, and the snowpack is at its lowest point ever, causing concerns about rivers and reservoirs running dry. This setup increases fire risks statewide and sets the stage for a severe water year. Temperatures remain high through Thursday, with winds picking up and a cold front bringing relief but keeping conditions favorable for fast-spreading fires. Isolated dry thunderstorms over the weekend could spark new blazes, leaving New Mexico on high alert.
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