By Gianna Benelli, Civil Engineering Major, Mentor Morika Vorenberg Henseley. Santa Fe, New Mexico faces increasing pressure on its limited water resources, yet large amounts of rainwater and stormwater runoff are not being effectively utilized. Current infrastructure...
By Andres Sanchez, Environmental Design Major, Mentor Maryam Hojati. The housing market in New Mexico is facing a growing crisis, marked by rising construction costs and increasing homelessness. Over the past decade, the average cost to build a home has climbed...
By Grace Espinosa, Civil Engineering Major, Mentor Amos Arber. New Mexico is a desert, and for a considerable period, the Albuquerque and Bernalillo communities relied on ground water. When over relying on the San Juan-Chama, Rio Grande and the aquifer, future...
By Arlette Guerrero, Biochemistry Major, Mentor Marisa Repasch. The Rio Grande is the lifeblood of New Mexico, shaping our landscapes, communities, and ecosystems while providing water that millions depend on. The health of our river extends beyond water availability...
By Nicolai Morford-Oberst, Biochemistry Major, Mentor Sebastian Medina. Climate change is a leading driver of increased contaminant exposure in communities across New Mexico and around the world. These impacts include more frequent and severe wildfires, intensified...
By Katrina Frazier, Civil Engineering Major, Mentor Allyson McGaughey. Over the next 50 years New Mexico is expected to have a 25% reduction in our available freshwater. In this arid region, we face both growing water scarcity and water...
By Maximus Esquibel, Chemical Engineering Major, Mentor Marcy Litvak. New Mexico communities are experiencing hotter days, climate uncertainty, damaged ecosystems, and an empty Rio Grande River. Many residents worry about the future of the state. Meanwhile,...
By Anna Cao, Economics & Statistics Major, Mentor Jingjing Wang. Water scarcity in New Mexico is an issue felt by those who depend on it. In recent years, the Middle Rio Grande has seen severe drought conditions including drying of the river due to over usage of...
By Alexandra Anaya, Communications Major, Mentor Jeff Tuttle. In a changing climate, knowing how to conserve and use water effectively is more important than ever. As the Rio Grande runs dry and less water is available, it becomes vital for many who call Albuquerque...
By Demetrius Johnson, Electrical Engineering Major, Mentor Thomas De Pree. During the Cold War Era (1947-1989), uranium mines around Mount Taylor in Northwestern New Mexico supplied the United States with over half of its uranium ore for its weapon and energy needs,...