Book explores Albuquerque's relationship with the Rio Grande and urban development

In “Ribbons of Green: The Rio Grande and the Making of Modern Albuquerque,” John Fleck and Robert P. Berrens explore Albuquerque’s relationship to the Rio Grande. The co-authors, collaborators at the University of New Mexico (UNM), chart the history of institutions that changed how residents relate…

First covered Jun 26, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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17h Inside Climate News A New Book Tells the Story of Albuquerque Through the Rio Grande — In “Ribbons of Green: The Rio Grande and the Making of Modern Albuquerque,” John Fleck and Robert P. Berrens explore Albuquerque’s relationship to the Rio…

Appeared in: 2026-06-26 (#19)

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