See photos from across Laredo as rising Rio Grande waters flood parks, trails and riverfront areas while emergency crews monitor conditions and communities prepare for higher water.

In late May 2026, social media users claimed that Mark Zuckerberg's data center in New Mexico had "completely drained" the Rio Grande. One post on Substack said: "DISASTER: Mark Z ...

Laredo leaders praised the Rio Grande flood response and urged more engineering studies and safeguards before future buoy ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Grande E&P, LLC (“Rio Grande”) announced the completion of the sale of all its oil & gas assets for an undisclosed amount. Rio Grande was founded in 2018 by Glenn Hart, ...

FAR WEST TEXAS—The year was 1897. Flood waters from the Rio Grande submerged entire blocks of downtown El Paso. The New York Times described the crash of crumbling houses and the “cries of frightened ...

The Rio Grande is expected to reach its highest levels Sunday morning as officials continue monitoring flood conditions in the Laredo area.

That amounts to roughly 6% to 7% of groundwater use in the basin each year.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—On a late July morning, a snapping turtle, about 18 inches in length, sat solemnly in a dry riverbed where the Rio Grande normally flows here. The aquatic reptile was one of few ...

Reporting supported with a grant from The Water Desk at the University of Colorado Boulder. Aerial photography support provided by LightHawk. FAR WEST TEXAS—The year was 1897. Flood waters from the ...