Landsat helps take care of New Mexico’s spectacular landscapes. Its imagery
identifies areas with high fuel loads, showing where prescribed burns can help
prevent future wildfires. Researchers also use Landsat data to monitor water use
in the Upper Rio Grande Basin and to help inform local decisions regarding the
State’s agriculture and recreation industries.
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NM Satellite Puzzle
First put together your state, and then try another. Notice the types of land features captured by Landsat as you fit the pieces together.
New Mexico and Landsat
Landsat data are used every day to help us better understand our dynamic planet. Read about how Landsat benefits New Mexico in this USGS Fact Sheet.
USGS Evapotranspiration Model Key Part of Upper Rio Grande Basin Study
Hydrologists with the U.S. Geological Survey work with researchers based in the agency's Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center to understand evapotranspiration patterns within the Upper Rio Grande Basin Focus Area Study.