COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department issued a warning Monday about a harmful algae bloom in Eagle Nest Lake near Angel Fire.
High flash flooding risk, muggy, & gusty
NMED and the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department are urging visitors to the lake to take the following precautions:
Do not drink untreated surface water.
Avoid swimming in algae blooms and keep pets out of the water.
Supervise children and pets, as they are more likely to ingest water.
If you suspect an algae-related illness, call the New Mexico Poison Information Center at (800) 222-1222. For illness in animals, call (888) 426-4435.
Harmful algae blooms occur when certain algae overgrow in water, posing a potential health risk to people and animals. They can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and resemble scum on the water’s surface, NMED said. The algae responsible for this bloom is Aphanizomenon, which tends to look like grass clippings floating in the water.
NMED and State Parks are actively monitoring conditions.
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