Downtown Albuquerque is an example of what a "urban heat island" looks like — the proximity of car travel, asphalt, concrete, and minimal tree cover elevates temperatures more so than other areas in the city.
Bryce Dix is a Morning Edition News Host for KUNM-FM and KUNM.ORG, focusing on local news in New Mexico, specifically in the Albuquerque area. Bryce's work covers various topics including water conservation, air quality, electric vehicle transition, wildlife conservation, and environmental justice. Bryce's reporting aims to provide informative and engaging stories that highlight the important issues affecting the local community.