New Mexico Lakes Drying Up Fast | Albuquerque News

New Mexico’s state parks are in deep trouble as historic drought crashes lake levels, forcing multiple boat ramps to shut down — Elephant Butte at just 1.4%, Santa Rosa plummeting from 40% to 3%. With submerged debris, rocks, and dangerously shallow waters, boating is now a high-risk gamble. Parks remain open for camping and hiking, but paddlers must tread carefully — wear life jackets, slow down, and stick to marked channels. Officials urge caution and real-time updates before heading out, reminding everyone: safety comes first when Mother Nature’s got the final say. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ca900c141928ade