Rio Grande

Water...We all -- including Texans -- drink it, we bath in it, we try to turn the desert into a lush lawn, and we can drown in it. To quote another Marty Robbins song that's not "El Paso," "...cool, clear, water."

Discover the impact of drought on the Rio Grande in Texas and the alarming decline in water levels.

Any large amount of water can be dangerous, especially if it's moving. The Rio Grande in El Paso just took its dangerous side up a notch.

Not a great swimmin' hole ... one of the 15 most polluted rivers in the United States of America runs through a huge chunk of Texas.

The mighty Rio Grande is not so "grande" in El Paso. Swimming and fishing? Not so much. Hiking though, now you're talking.

In the Rio Grande, Texas Governor Greg Abbott implemented a floating barrier with large buoys to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico border in July.

Romance may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking about New Mexico - but it should be. There are a lot of secret romantic spots whether it's hiking, exploring, or trying a new cuisine. It's also notoriously affordable which makes it hard to resist.

Looks like I won’t be dipping my toe in the Rio Grande any time soon.

The Rio Grande makes up part of the border between the United States and Mexico and is one of the most important rivers in the region. It runs through the northern parts of Mexico up into the southwestern United States. Could you walk it?

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