New Mexico’s largest reservoir has plunged to just 1.4% capacity after years of drought and record-breaking early snowmelt, exposing debris and raising fresh fears over the future of the Rio Grande’s water supply.
Recent bear sightings have caused alarm among the public, especially following reports of a man’s death after a bear attack. Along with these reports, unverified claims have spread online about bear behavior, their impact on neighborhoods, and how authorities are addressing the issue.
According to KOB 4, the New Mexico Department of Transportation implemented the road closure on State Road 309 at the river bridge as a precautionary measure while crews examine the area.
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