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The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is one of North America’s most recognizable and widespread birds. With their striking black plumage and vibrant red and yellow
It’s that time of year again, when native trout fans from around our great state come together at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
In President Donald Trump’s second term which he assumed in January of 2025, he created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) serves as the premiere natural gas and electric supplier for the northern New Mexico region. In addition to the service
When the tops of the peaks are brown in February, our thoughts turn to water. More than usual, anyway. It wouldn’t be a normal year
Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) are one of the most widely recognized and studied species of waterfowl. Known for their distinctive coloration, these ducks are found
On Jan. 22, 2025, a public meeting was held at the Questa Village chamber office to offer information and a chance for public comment on
It’s that time of year again. The winter doldrums: after the presents have been shopped for and opened, the feasts have been eaten, maybe some
New Mexico is known for having a wide variety of bird species at every elevation, with an ever changing assortment of species by season. This
Outdoor recreation in New Mexico generates approximately $3.2 billion toward our economy each year, a testament to the beauty of our desert and mountain landscapes,
A New Mexico Army National Guard helicopter crew rescued two women in their 20s, who were stranded overnight on Wheeler Peak. The women were reportedly
The U.S. Forest Service has had a busy fall, managing multiple prescribed burns across central and northern Taos County. The cold, wet, and calm environment
Each summer, flocks of Dark-eyed Juncos make their way to northern reaches of Canada in search of a mate. Then, as temperatures drop, they head
If you have a 2023-24 fishing license, it’s no longer valid. A 2024-25 fishing license is now required. Purchasing a license is simple, just visit
In early October, I received the following message from Rio Grande Basin Native Fish Supervisor Bryan Bakevich, from the New Mexico Department of Game and
By: Bryce Dix, KUNM News Environmentalists are now threatening to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) after significant bureaucratic delays in determining whether
As I stood in line to vote this year, I thought about the birds migrating thousands of miles above my head. How do they choose
It seems like just yesterday that the mountains were waking up from one of the more normal of recent winters. We had snow, the streams
A pair of recent studies has shed light on the complex world of avian communication, and adds further support to the argument that there is
The Department of Game and Fish has announced via press release that they are starting to conduct checkpoints throughout the state. The goal is to