Cumulatively the drought map is showing signs of less stress in Plains each week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Geological Society of America. "REE mineral-bearing rocks found in eastern Mojave Desert." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 2 January 2020. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2020 / 01 / 200102143427.htm>.

On Tuesday at 1:40 a.m. an updated wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 11 a.m. for Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve.

Mapping migration Article by Lauren Bradford Photo illustration and animation by Jeffrey C. Chase March 23, 2023 Researchers release first comprehensive map of migratory bird patterns in Eastern U.S.