Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Wednesday declaring drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and resources as needed. The order went on to say our historically low snowpack combined with high spring temperatures have created a potentially dangerous combination that has resulted in low runoff and below average river flows throughout the state. The executive order further urges NM counties, municipalities, and local governments to implement firework bans and water conservation measures. New Mexico has launched a new drought information portal at Drought.nm.gov to help New Mexicans better understand and respond to evolving drought conditions across the state
