A perfect storm of dam repairs, low reservoirs, and climate change-driven snowmelt has caused historic dryness in the Rio Grande—and havoc on the endangered silvery minnow.

Habitat for the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow — a shimmery, pinky-sized native fish — went with it. Although summer storms have made the river wet again, experts warn the drying this ...

New Mexico biologists have been driving up and down the Rio Grande trying to save as many silvery minnow fish as possible as the river dries up.

New Mexico's enchanting landscapes are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, and fishing stands out as their favorite pastime. The Upper Rio Grande is a prime destination for anglers seeking an ...

Every year since 2008, a group of good Samaritans and local agencies carry bags of Rio Grande cutthroat trout fingerlings and travel to steep sections of the gorge to be released back into the river.

Promises that the Rio Grande Reservoir's upgraded dam near Creede would improve recreation and the environment in Colorado haven't materialized, locals say. There is hope for a grant application.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — On a recent, scorching afternoon in Albuquerque, off-road vehicles cruised up and down a stretch of dry riverbed where normally the Rio Grande River flows. The drivers ...

Fish biologists work to rescue the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnows from pools of water in the dry Rio Grande riverbed Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. For the first time in four ...

For the first time in four decades, America's fifth-longest river went dry in Albuquerque last week. Habitat for the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow -- a shimmery, pinky-sized native fish ...