Despite the dry conditions, New Mexico residents are encouraged to participate in outdoor activities. Last week a joint press conference was held to remind New Mexicans state parks and recreation facilities are opened throughout the state.

New Mexico is experiencing a drought with precipitation lower than normal. State Engineer Scott Verhines said La Niña is to blame for the dry winter months, but weather patterns should change during the summer.

The New Mexico Business Weekly and the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce presents the Sustainable Business Summit which honors organizations and leaders at an awards event in July based on their commitment to sustainability and the impact of their sustainability efforts.

Sustainable businesses, buildings, product/services, workplace or leaders are the different categories applicants can be nominated for as long as it's before 5pm on May 15, 2012.

For additional questions, contact Associate Editor Rachel Sams at rsams@bizjournals.com or 505-348-8322.

Thousands of people remain without water in the town of Bernalillo as a water main break cut the flow Wednesday morning  to homes, businesses and schools.

Our Mike Daniels tells us crews are trying to fix the break in an 8-inch main line located along 550 and 313.

Crews had to order a special part from Texas two days ago to fix the line. When they went in to work on a live patch on the water main leak, that is when the pipe blew.

A number of Bernalillo school children were sent home because of a lack of water in their schools on Wednesday.

Bernalillo High School, Bernalillo Middle School, Bernalillo Elementary, Carroll Elementary, Village Academy and La Escuela Elementary closed Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The water main has also closed lanes of 550 westbound at 313 - eastbound lanes are not affected.

KOB has a crew at the scene - stay with us for updates.