‘Historic’ low snowpack threatens New Mexico rivers

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Snow drought across the west and record-breaking hot temperatures this winter threaten the majority of New Mexico’s rivers, according to Andrew Mangham, a senior hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.

In an interview with Source NM on Friday, Mangham characterized the state as having an “historic low snowpack,” which he said will likely mean less water for crops, city water supplies and ecosystems, and a greater reliance on groundwater.

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