Spring Runoff Forecast, Evictions Return to Bernco. & Elephant Enclosure Criticisms | 4.11.22

Bernalillo County is the latest to end its moratorium on non-payment evictions. Our Line Opinion Panelists explain why they think there hasn’t been a rush to kick people out of their homes, and the programs available for people who are struggling to pay rent. The Natural Resources Conservation Service issues spring forecasts for western rivers, including the Rio Grande. Hydrologist Angus Goodbody, with the agency’s National Water and Climate Center, speaks with correspondent Laura Paskus about the spring forecast for the Rio Grande Basin. He also explains why the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s streamflow “normals” have recently changed—and what that means for the future. Animal Rights Group In Defense of Animals, IDA,  recently ranked the Albuquerque Zoo as second worst in the U.S. for elephant habitats, in part because of a pair of recent deaths. Host Gene Grant talks with Brittany Michelson of IDA to learn more about what the criticisms involve and what changes the group would like to see. (note: we invited the ABQ Bipark to participate in this discussion as well, but so far that invitation has been declined.) Correspondents: Gene Grant Laura Paskus Guests: Angus Goodbody, forecast hydrologist, USDA-NRCS Brittany Michelson, In Defense of Animals  Line Opinion Panelists: Serge Martinez, professor, UNM Law School Sophie Martin, attorney Justine Fox-Young, former state representative For More Information: National Water and Climate Center, USDA-NRCS NRCS Seasonal Streamflow Normals for Rio Grande Stations New Mexico NRCS Snow Survey Program New Mexico Basin-Wide Interactive SNOTEL Graphs Non-Payment Evictions Begin Friday in Bernalillo County – Source NM Battle Heats Up Over Remaining Federal Rental Assistance – Albuquerque Journal