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The Pecos runs thin—
Oil wells bloom along its banks;
Salt outlasts the snow.

	author:	Jerry Redfern	institution:	Grist; originally published by Capital & Main	¿porque no los dos?
	tl;dr	The article examines threats to the Pecos River from climate-driven water shortages, oilfield wastewater, emissions, and weakened wildlife protections. Following an environmental watchdog in New Mexico’s Permian Basin, it describes suspected spills and nearby industrial activity. A state water official anticipates substantial water losses by 2070 and supports considering treated oilfield wastewater among possible solutions. Environmental groups question its safety. The story emphasizes risks to wildlife and water users while concluding with hopes for cooperation.
	deeper:	The article’s emphasis on conservation and protective regulation gives it a center-left tilt. Vivid descriptions and prominent watchdog quotes, including “hellscape,” reinforce its environmental framing. Field reporting, photographs, linked sources, and a state official’s support for wastewater treatment add substance and some balance. However, suspected spills lack testing, observed flares are not established as violations, and industry responses are absent. Legal-change claims need independent verification. Climate science itself is not evidence of political bias.
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