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Photos of aircraft on the Elephant Butte Fire, part 5 of 5 - Wildfire Today
Photos of aircraft on the Elephant Butte Fire, part 5 of 5 Wildfire Today
Published on 30 May 2025 | 5:18 pm
Elephant Butte Lake emphasizes safety following drowning - KOB.com
Elephant Butte Lake emphasizes safety following drowning KOB.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 6:07 am
Kirtland airman's body recovered from Elephant Butte Lake after weekend drowning - El Paso Times
Kirtland airman's body recovered from Elephant Butte Lake after weekend drowning El Paso Times
Published on 29 May 2025 | 8:25 pm
Kirtland AFB airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake from 351st squadron - Las Cruces Sun-News
Kirtland AFB airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake from 351st squadron Las Cruces Sun-News
Published on 28 May 2025 | 10:23 pm
Editor’s Letter: Game On! - New Mexico Magazine
Editor’s Letter: Game On! New Mexico Magazine
Published on 28 May 2025 | 6:11 pm
Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says - MSN
Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says MSN
Published on 28 May 2025 | 10:58 am
Airman who drowned at Elephant Butte Lake identified - MSN
Airman who drowned at Elephant Butte Lake identified MSN
Published on 28 May 2025 | 10:57 am
Airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake identified - KOAT
Airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake identified KOAT
Published on 28 May 2025 | 10:31 am
Kirtland Air Force Base releases name of airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake - MSN
Kirtland Air Force Base releases name of airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake MSN
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:25 am
Kirtland identifies airman who drowned at Elephant Butte over the weekend - Yahoo
Kirtland identifies airman who drowned at Elephant Butte over the weekend Yahoo
Published on 28 May 2025 | 3:59 am
Kirtland Air Force Base ID’s airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake - KOB.com
Kirtland Air Force Base ID’s airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake KOB.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 11:28 pm
Search Teams Recover Kirtland Airman’s Body from Elephant Butte Lake - ABQ RAW
Search Teams Recover Kirtland Airman’s Body from Elephant Butte Lake ABQ RAW
Published on 27 May 2025 | 10:40 pm
Airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake identified - Yahoo
Airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake identified Yahoo
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:05 pm
Missing Kirtland Air Force Base airman recovered - KOAT
Missing Kirtland Air Force Base airman recovered KOAT
Published on 27 May 2025 | 6:27 pm
Airman identified in Memorial Day recovery at Elephant Butte Lake - KDBC
Airman identified in Memorial Day recovery at Elephant Butte Lake KDBC
Published on 27 May 2025 | 6:12 pm
Airman identified in Memorial Day recovery at Elephant Butte Lake - kfoxtv.com
Airman identified in Memorial Day recovery at Elephant Butte Lake kfoxtv.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 6:09 pm
Kirtland Airman missing at New Mexico lake. Search surpasses 24 hours. - Albuquerque Journal
Kirtland Airman missing at New Mexico lake. Search surpasses 24 hours. Albuquerque Journal
Published on 27 May 2025 | 5:10 pm
Kirtland identifies airman who drowned at Elephant Butte over the weekend - Albuquerque Journal
Kirtland identifies airman who drowned at Elephant Butte over the weekend Albuquerque Journal
Published on 27 May 2025 | 5:00 pm
Kirtland Air Force Base releases name of airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake - KRQE
Kirtland Air Force Base releases name of airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake KRQE
Published on 27 May 2025 | 4:55 pm
Airman who drowned at Elephant Butte Lake identified - KTSM 9 News
Airman who drowned at Elephant Butte Lake identified KTSM 9 News
Published on 27 May 2025 | 4:28 pm
Airman who died in New Mexico lake remembered as ‘bright spot’ in unit - Task & Purpose
Airman who died in New Mexico lake remembered as ‘bright spot’ in unit Task & Purpose
Published on 27 May 2025 | 2:07 pm
Body of Kirtland airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake - KOB.com
Body of Kirtland airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake KOB.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 4:36 am
Missing airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake - Yahoo
Missing airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake Yahoo
Published on 27 May 2025 | 3:59 am
The body of a missing airman is recovered from a lake in New Mexico - KDBC
The body of a missing airman is recovered from a lake in New Mexico KDBC
Published on 27 May 2025 | 3:15 am
Body of missing airman recovered from New Mexico lake - Stars and Stripes
Body of missing airman recovered from New Mexico lake Stars and Stripes
Published on 27 May 2025 | 1:02 am
Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says - KRQE
Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says KRQE
Published on 26 May 2025 | 11:15 pm
Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says - Yahoo
Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says Yahoo
Published on 26 May 2025 | 11:15 pm
Missing airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake - Albuquerque Journal
Missing airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake Albuquerque Journal
Published on 26 May 2025 | 11:15 pm
Body of missing airman from Kirtland Air Force Base recovered from Elephant Butte - KTSM 9 News
Body of missing airman from Kirtland Air Force Base recovered from Elephant Butte KTSM 9 News
Published on 26 May 2025 | 10:51 pm
Airman was married two weeks before he was found dead in Elephant Butte Lake, officials say - KVIA
Airman was married two weeks before he was found dead in Elephant Butte Lake, officials say KVIA
Published on 26 May 2025 | 10:44 pm
US Airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake - Las Cruces Sun-News
US Airman found dead at Elephant Butte Lake Las Cruces Sun-News
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands travel to Elephant Butte for holiday weekend despite lower water levels than last year - MSN
Thousands travel to Elephant Butte for holiday weekend despite lower water levels than last year MSN
Published on 26 May 2025 | 4:31 am
Kirtland Air Force Base reports airman missing near T or C - KRQE
Kirtland Air Force Base reports airman missing near T or C KRQE
Published on 25 May 2025 | 10:45 pm
Airman missing following incident at Elephant Butte Lake - KVIA
Airman missing following incident at Elephant Butte Lake KVIA
Published on 25 May 2025 | 10:43 pm
Airman from Kirtland Air Force Base missing at Elephant Butte - KTSM 9 News
Airman from Kirtland Air Force Base missing at Elephant Butte KTSM 9 News
Published on 25 May 2025 | 9:49 pm
Thousands travel to Elephant Butte for holiday weekend despite lower water levels than last year - KRQE
Thousands travel to Elephant Butte for holiday weekend despite lower water levels than last year KRQE
Published on 24 May 2025 | 4:25 am
Thousands travel to Elephant Butte for holiday weekend despite lower water levels than last year - KRQE
Thousands travel to Elephant Butte for holiday weekend despite lower water levels than last year KRQE
Published on 24 May 2025 | 4:21 am
A wave of upgrades sweeps Elephant Butte Lake, making for ‘best season yet’ - Albuquerque Journal
A wave of upgrades sweeps Elephant Butte Lake, making for ‘best season yet’ Albuquerque Journal
Published on 6 May 2025 | 3:23 pm
A wave of upgrades sweeps Elephant Butte Lake, making for 'best season yet' - Yahoo
A wave of upgrades sweeps Elephant Butte Lake, making for 'best season yet' Yahoo
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Desert reservoirs capture and store organic carbon, according to new research | Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research - University of Colorado Boulder
Desert reservoirs capture and store organic carbon, according to new research | Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research University of Colorado Boulder
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The New Mexico Open has a new home. Here's what to know - Albuquerque Journal
The New Mexico Open has a new home. Here's what to know Albuquerque Journal
Published on 26 March 2025 | 4:36 am
New York developer details 1,300-home planned community - Albuquerque Business First - The Business Journals
New York developer details 1,300-home planned community - Albuquerque Business First The Business Journals
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Arthur W. Miller III - Legacy.com
Arthur W. Miller III Legacy.com
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Thomas Cleveland Thomas Lee Cleveland, 87, passed away - Yahoo
Thomas Cleveland Thomas Lee Cleveland, 87, passed away Yahoo
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am
6 Bizarrely Named Towns In New Mexico - WorldAtlas
6 Bizarrely Named Towns In New Mexico WorldAtlas
Published on 2 February 2025 | 8:00 am
UPDATE: Experts Test For Deadly Algae At New Mexico’s Largest Reservoir - KLAQ
UPDATE: Experts Test For Deadly Algae At New Mexico’s Largest Reservoir KLAQ
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Rio Grande rechanneling project aims to deliver more water to Elephant Butte - KVIA
Rio Grande rechanneling project aims to deliver more water to Elephant Butte KVIA
Published on 24 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Elephant Butte Lake State Park renovations delayed until March - kfoxtv.com
Elephant Butte Lake State Park renovations delayed until March kfoxtv.com
Published on 19 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Texas and New Mexico's Decade-Long Water Fight Reaches Crucial Juncture - Newsweek
Texas and New Mexico's Decade-Long Water Fight Reaches Crucial Juncture Newsweek
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Texas sued New Mexico over Rio Grande water. Now the states are fighting the federal government. - Source New Mexico
Texas sued New Mexico over Rio Grande water. Now the states are fighting the federal government. Source New Mexico
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Texas sued New Mexico over Rio Grande water. Now the states are fighting the federal government. - The Texas Tribune
Texas sued New Mexico over Rio Grande water. Now the states are fighting the federal government. The Texas Tribune
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Texas Sued New Mexico Over Rio Grande Water. Now the States are Fighting the Federal Government - Inside Climate News
Texas Sued New Mexico Over Rio Grande Water. Now the States are Fighting the Federal Government Inside Climate News
Published on 31 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Reservoir In New Mexico Is Getting A Makeover - KLAQ
Elephant Butte Reservoir In New Mexico Is Getting A Makeover KLAQ
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Catfish and bass biting at New Mexico lakes and streams - Artesia Daily Press
Catfish and bass biting at New Mexico lakes and streams Artesia Daily Press
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake - KRQE
State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake KRQE
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake - Yahoo News
State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake Yahoo News
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Were Toy Box Killer’s Victims Hidden in Elephant Butte Lake? - KLAQ
Were Toy Box Killer’s Victims Hidden in Elephant Butte Lake? KLAQ
Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Multimillion improvement project moves ahead at Elephant Butte - KTSM 9 News
Multimillion improvement project moves ahead at Elephant Butte KTSM 9 News
Published on 24 September 2024 | 7:00 am
NM Department of Game and Fish adding more flathead catfish to Clayton Lake - KRQE
NM Department of Game and Fish adding more flathead catfish to Clayton Lake KRQE
Published on 6 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta, Avatar concert, and Las Cruces Space Festival top events - El Paso Times
Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta, Avatar concert, and Las Cruces Space Festival top events El Paso Times
Published on 6 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte resort breaks ground on new amenities - Albuquerque Business First - The Business Journals
Elephant Butte resort breaks ground on new amenities - Albuquerque Business First The Business Journals
Published on 4 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Up, up and away at the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta - Las Cruces Bulletin
Up, up and away at the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta Las Cruces Bulletin
Published on 28 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Scott Brown Obituary - Millcreek, UT - Dignity Memorial
Scott Brown Obituary - Millcreek, UT Dignity Memorial
Published on 24 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Patricia Gail Carr-Owen Obituary (2024) - Elephant Butte, NM - Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron - Legacy.com
Patricia Gail Carr-Owen Obituary (2024) - Elephant Butte, NM - Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron Legacy.com
Published on 14 August 2024 | 7:02 pm
Elephant Butte Irrigation District selected for federal funds - Albuquerque Business First - The Business Journals
Elephant Butte Irrigation District selected for federal funds - Albuquerque Business First The Business Journals
Published on 5 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Faye Montoya Obituary July 7, 2024 - Trujillo Funeral Home
Faye Montoya Obituary July 7, 2024 Trujillo Funeral Home
Published on 30 July 2024 | 8:11 pm
4 lakes worth visiting in New Mexico this summer | Clickable - Albuquerque Journal
4 lakes worth visiting in New Mexico this summer | Clickable Albuquerque Journal
Published on 15 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Cool Down at These Water Escapes - New Mexico Magazine
Cool Down at These Water Escapes New Mexico Magazine
Published on 10 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Five Things to Do This Weekend - New Mexico Magazine
Five Things to Do This Weekend New Mexico Magazine
Published on 3 July 2024 | 7:00 am
LIST: July 4 firework displays happening in New Mexico - KRQE
LIST: July 4 firework displays happening in New Mexico KRQE
Published on 1 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Obituary | Anthony Orlando Lanning of Elephant Butte, New Mexico - West Funeral Home : Carlsbad, New Mexico
Obituary | Anthony Orlando Lanning of Elephant Butte, New Mexico West Funeral Home : Carlsbad, New Mexico
Published on 28 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Albuquerque attorney found dead at Elephant Butte lake - Yahoo
Albuquerque attorney found dead at Elephant Butte lake Yahoo
Published on 24 June 2024 | 7:00 am
U.S. Supreme Court rejects NM and Texas deal on Rio Grande - Source New Mexico
U.S. Supreme Court rejects NM and Texas deal on Rio Grande Source New Mexico
Published on 21 June 2024 | 7:00 am
The Supreme Court rejects a settlement in a water dispute between New Mexico and Texas - fox5sandiego.com
The Supreme Court rejects a settlement in a water dispute between New Mexico and Texas fox5sandiego.com
Published on 21 June 2024 | 7:00 am
People enjoy Memorial Day at Elephant Butte - KRQE
People enjoy Memorial Day at Elephant Butte KRQE
Published on 27 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Lake visitor guide: when to visit, where to fish, camp and more - El Paso Times
Elephant Butte Lake visitor guide: when to visit, where to fish, camp and more El Paso Times
Published on 24 May 2024 | 12:04 pm
Elephant Butte Lake visitor guide: when to visit, where to fish, camp and more - AOL.com
Elephant Butte Lake visitor guide: when to visit, where to fish, camp and more AOL.com
Published on 24 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte preparing for large crowd during Memorial Day weekend - KRQE
Elephant Butte preparing for large crowd during Memorial Day weekend KRQE
Published on 22 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Circus elephant gets loose, goes for stroll through Butte - NBC Montana
Circus elephant gets loose, goes for stroll through Butte NBC Montana
Published on 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant runs loose in Butte after escaping from traveling circus - KXLF-TV
Elephant runs loose in Butte after escaping from traveling circus KXLF-TV
Published on 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant strolling down Harrison Ave. is talk of the town in Butte - NBC Montana
Elephant strolling down Harrison Ave. is talk of the town in Butte NBC Montana
Published on 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Lake State Park launches $1 million upgrade to elevate visitor experience - kfoxtv.com
Elephant Butte Lake State Park launches $1 million upgrade to elevate visitor experience kfoxtv.com
Published on 29 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Lake State Park to undergo $1M in upgrades - KOB.com
Elephant Butte Lake State Park to undergo $1M in upgrades KOB.com
Published on 29 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Early water release from Elephant Butte Dam brings relief to local farmers - kfoxtv.com
Early water release from Elephant Butte Dam brings relief to local farmers kfoxtv.com
Published on 16 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Irrigation District to start irrigation season June 1 - Source New Mexico
Elephant Butte Irrigation District to start irrigation season June 1 Source New Mexico
Published on 14 March 2024 | 7:00 am
SCOTUS to hear oral argument on Rio Grande case - Colorado Newsline
SCOTUS to hear oral argument on Rio Grande case Colorado Newsline
Published on 22 January 2024 | 8:00 am
New dinosaur named, found 40 years ago near Elephant Butte - Las Cruces Bulletin
New dinosaur named, found 40 years ago near Elephant Butte Las Cruces Bulletin
Published on 12 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Look back on over a century at Elephant Butte Lake and State Park - El Paso Times
Look back on over a century at Elephant Butte Lake and State Park El Paso Times
Published on 13 September 2023 | 4:47 pm
Drought eases in El Paso as reservoir water levels hit 3-year high - El Paso Matters
Drought eases in El Paso as reservoir water levels hit 3-year high El Paso Matters
Published on 7 June 2023 | 7:00 am
NM officials request $125M over five years to cut groundwater pumping below Elephant Butte - Source New Mexico
NM officials request $125M over five years to cut groundwater pumping below Elephant Butte Source New Mexico
Published on 10 February 2023 | 8:00 am
Misperceptions about Elephant Butte water levels hurt tourism - KOB.com
Misperceptions about Elephant Butte water levels hurt tourism KOB.com
Published on 9 September 2021 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte Fire a year later - Colorado Community Media
Elephant Butte Fire a year later Colorado Community Media
Published on 13 July 2021 | 7:00 am
Out of a pandemic into a drought: Elephant Butte tourism industry prepares for a dry year - Las Cruces Sun-News
Out of a pandemic into a drought: Elephant Butte tourism industry prepares for a dry year Las Cruces Sun-News
Published on 13 May 2021 | 7:00 am
See how Elephant Butte water levels dropped from 1984 to 2020 - Las Cruces Sun-News
See how Elephant Butte water levels dropped from 1984 to 2020 Las Cruces Sun-News
Published on 13 May 2021 | 7:00 am
New Mexico teen catches 55-pound blue catfish at Elephant Butte - KOAT
New Mexico teen catches 55-pound blue catfish at Elephant Butte KOAT
Published on 7 March 2021 | 8:00 am
Elephant Butte Fire near Evergreen 100% contained - 9News
Elephant Butte Fire near Evergreen 100% contained 9News
Published on 23 July 2020 | 7:00 am
Elephant Butte among state parks opening June 1 - Las Cruces Sun-News
Elephant Butte among state parks opening June 1 Las Cruces Sun-News
Published on 28 May 2020 | 11:37 pm
Elephant Butte is at 3 percent capacity; what happens next? - Las Cruces Sun-News
Elephant Butte is at 3 percent capacity; what happens next? Las Cruces Sun-News
Published on 21 September 2018 | 6:29 pm
Drought Dries Elephant Butte Reservoir - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Drought Dries Elephant Butte Reservoir NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)
Published on 25 July 2013 | 7:00 am