State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake

State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a concern a lot of people might not think about when visiting their favorite vacation spot, toxic algae, harmful to humans, and possibly deadly for animals. At Elephant Butte Lake, tourists and residents are concerned about harmful algal blooms. Bernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol…