SANTA FE, N.M. — After a year of punishing drought and destructive floods, New Mexicans can hear what's coming next from State Climatologist Dave DuBois, and ask him their own questions, in a monthly webinar series starting Nov. 24 from the Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission.
The first webinar, set for 2 p.m. Nov. 24, will review New Mexico's water supply and the historic drought and flooding the state experienced in 2026. Starting in 2027, webinars will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month, with updates on how snowpack, runoff and other climate indicators will affect water supplies.
DuBois will lead the presentations, and the Office of the State Engineer will facilitate the series and coordinate contributions from other experts. Each session will include time for questions. The webinars will also highlight information available at drought.nm.gov.
"Access to timely and reliable information is critical as New Mexico continues to navigate drought, flooding and water supply challenges," State Engineer Elizabeth Anderson said. "These public webinars will help communities, water managers, agricultural producers and members of the public better understand current conditions and make informed decisions about water resources."
"We are pleased to provide continuously updated climate and forecast information to the public and New Mexico's water management community as we navigate an increasingly dynamic system,"DuBois said. "The public webinars will amplify the information we have available through the drought.nm.gov website to make sure anyone who is curious about the changing conditions will have access to information and an ability to ask questions."
The series is open to the public. State and local officials, water managers, agricultural stakeholders and other interested New Mexicans are encouraged to participate.
Topics will include:
· Current drought or flooding conditions and trends
· Water supply and hydrologic conditions
· Seasonal weather and climate outlooks
· Drought impacts and response considerations
Date and time: 2-2:30 p.m. MT Nov. 24
Register:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gAf9kOU1QpCR2_xxYPiUdw
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About the Office of the State Engineer
The Office of the State Engineer administers New Mexico's water resources. The state engineer has authority over the supervision, measurement, appropriation and distribution of all surface water and groundwater in the state, including streams and rivers that cross state lines. The state engineer also serves as secretary of the Interstate Stream Commission.
The nine-member Interstate Stream Commission protects New Mexico's rights under eight interstate stream compacts, ensures the state complies with them, investigates, conserves and protects state waters, and handles water planning. More information: https://www.ose.nm.gov
About Dave DuBois
DuBois is the state climatologist and director of the New Mexico Climate Center. He recently contributed to the state's Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan and 50-year Water Action Plan. He is also involved in STEM outreach, citizen science and climate literacy programs statewide.
