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New Mexico seeing longest drought it has in years Share Updated: 8:55 AM MDT Apr 29, 2021 Share Updated: 8:55 AM MDT Apr 29, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript The land of Enchantment is known for its beautiful landscape. For years, the sun has been shining but for the past 10 years, dry conditions have been scorching the land, according to meteorologists here in New Mexico. This year s drought is quite possibly the worst on record. According to the U. S. Drought monitor, almost 80% of the state is in a extreme drought affecting farmers, decreasing water allotments and increasing fire danger. So those major waterways such as the Rio grande and the Associated Press Escape means that there will be less water available in those in those watersheds. Although many fires are human caused. The prolonged drought is a factor. There s a lot of fuel out there and that s why it s important for landowners and really entire communities ....