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Introduced Aoudad Threats: Game sheep form hardy US herds; ecologists fear bighorn competition

Aoudad sheep, once brought to the American Southwest for hunting, are now thriving in its arid landscapes. These resilient creatures are in direct competition with local desert bighorn sheep for essential water and food resources. Research shows significant dietary overlap, particularly in dry seasons, which raises concerns about competition. Wildlife…

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Marie Just Got Downgraded — Here's Why California, Baja and the Grand Canyon Still Aren't in the Clear

Marie has weakened to a tropical storm, but Baja California Sur flooding, dangerous California surf and Southwest flash-flood risk continue this week.

Latin Times

In 1997, Ted Turner opened his New Mexico ranch to endangered Mexican wolves; the facility became a major breeding centre for animals released into the wild

In 1997, Ted Turner’s Ladder Ranch in south-central New Mexico became part of an ambitious attempt to rescue the Mexican wolf from extinction. Rather than treating his vast ranchland simply as private property, Turner helped create a wolf management facility where endangered animals could be housed, bred and prepared for…

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Two Hikers Got Hypothermia in a Utah Canyon in August, Which Is Less Strange Than It Sounds

Eleven hikers were rescued from flash floods at Bryce Canyon National Park, and two were hospitalized with signs of hypothermia in August.

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Lake Mead fell to 1,040.4 feet as the Colorado River crisis deepened; Lake Powell is also under pressure, raising questions over water and hydropower

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has reached its lowest recorded level since it was created nearly 90 years ago, according to AP News. The reservoir fell to 1,040.4 feet above sea level, just below its previous record low from July 2022. At the same time, Lake…

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Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future…

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Never Leave Children Or Pets In Cars: Desert Southwest Heat Warnings Highlight Deadly Vehicle Temperature Risk

NWS warns car interiors reach lethal temperatures in minutes as Las Vegas and Phoenix bake. Here is what parents and caregivers should know now.

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As Lake Mead's water vanished after years of drought, human bodies, abandoned boats and decades-old mysteries began emerging from the lakebed

America's largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has become the unlikely centre of one of the most extraordinary discoveries in recent US history. As years of relentless drought caused water levels to plunge to record lows, the shrinking shoreline began revealing secrets that had remained hidden beneath the surface for decades. Human…

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He came to America as a slave. This Moroccan man later became one of North America's earliest explorers

Long before English colonists ever set foot in North America, an enslaved man born in Morocco had already walked thousands of miles across it, surviving shipwrecks, years of captivity and a journey that took him through present-day Florida, Texas and deep into the Southwest. His name was Estevanico, and his…

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Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend

The Independent UK

Why are chihuahuas thriving in the southwest and labradors winning northeast hearts? The data behind America’s changing pet culture

Why are Chihuahuas thriving in the Southwest and Labradors winning Northeast hearts? America's favorite dogs are no longer the same everywhere. While Chihuahuas have become the go-to companion across much of the West and Southwest, Labrador Retrievers continue to win over families in the Northeast.

The Economic Times

America's snake capital: This US state has the most venomous snakes in the country (and it's not Texas)

Snakes are found across much of the United States, though the number and variety change dramatically from one region to another. Warm southern states and the arid landscapes of the Southwest support far more species than colder northern areas, while Alaska has no native snake populations at all because its…

The Times of India

El Niño Could Change Your Yard This Year – What Gardeners In Every Region Of The US Should Prepare For

Discover how changing weather patterns could affect your garden and what you can do

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Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City

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A Woman Dies of Plague in New Mexico as Summer Brings Higher Risk of the Ancient Disease Across the American Southwest

The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the death of a Santa Fe County woman from plague on June 11, 2026 — the state's first human plague fatality this year. Three dogs have tested positive in 2026. About half of all US plague cases occur in New Mexico. Here is…

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The CDC Now Recognizes Chagas Disease as Endemic in the United States — and an Estimated 300,000 Americans May Have It Without Knowing

The CDC's September 2025 Emerging Infectious Diseases study confirms Chagas disease should be recognized as endemic in the U.S. with human cases in 8 states and kissing bugs in 32. An estimated 300,000 Americans are living with it — most undiagnosed. Here is what residents in the South and Southwest…

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Phoenix Confirms First Heat Death of 2026 Amid 108°F Warning — Maricopa County on Track for Another Lethal Summer

Maricopa County health officials have confirmed the first heat-related death of 2026, an older adult male whose passing serves as a grim annual marker that the desert Southwest's deadliest season has officially begun.

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5 most snake-dense bodies of water in New Mexico

Southwest's hidden water ecosystems, including Heron Lake, Elephant Butte Reservoir, Pecos River, Cochiti Lake, and Bitter Lake, are vital sanctuaries for diverse cold-blooded life. These areas teem with various snake species, from agile garter snakes to formidable rattlesnakes, showcasing a remarkable adaptation to both aquatic and arid environments, offering crucial…

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The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 6 HVT Manhunt: Scout 6 solutions

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The Water Surcharge: Why Arizona and Nevada Homeowners Are Seeing New Fees

Life in the Southwest has always come with trade-offs, and now the bill has arrived in a very literal way. Arizona and Nevada homeowners now face new water surcharges that quietly slip onto monthly statements and spark serious frustration. These charges don’t show up as random penalties; utilities carefully design…

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Southwest Heat Drives Bottled Water Discounts Across Multiple States

A massive weather shift is completely changing how families approach their weekly grocery shopping across the desert regions this spring. Record-breaking temperatures arrived early in 2026, forcing residents to prioritize their daily hydration above all other household needs. Corporate supermarkets immediately recognized this desperate consumer demand and adjusted their promotional…

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Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink

Parts of California and Arizona are under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather stretched as far north as Nebraska — just a day into spring

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‘Pushing extremes to new levels’: Record US heat dome made possible by climate change

‘Insurers walking away’ is the clearest sign unpredictable weather extremes are spiralling out of control, one expert says.

The Independent UK

Arizona heatwave shatters records as temperatures soar to highest ever in March

Thursday saw a staggering 43.3C (110F) recorded in the Arizona desert, obliterating the highest March temperature ever noted in the US.

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Record Southwest heat continues after California community ties all-time March high

A day after a tiny desert community in Southern California reached 108 degrees, forecasters warned that the record-breaking winter heat across the Southwest will continue into the weekend

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