SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Environment Department issued a warning on Friday about a potentially harmful algae bloom at Santa Cruz Lake near Española.

Recent samples collected from the lake showed that harmful algae are present, NMED said. The department recommended that visitors follow specific safety precautions while at the lake: • Do not drink untreated surface water. • Avoid swimming in areas with algae blooms and keep pets out of the water. • Stay clear of algae deposits along the shoreline. • Supervise children and pets, as they are more likely to ingest water or algae.

Harmful algae blooms can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and resemble scum on the water’s surface. NMED said he dominant algae responsible for this bloom is dolichospermum, and ha

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