Scientists explain connection between wildfires and flooding

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wildfires have scorched lands throughout New Mexico and burn scars left behind leave communities prone to flooding. A scientist from Los Alamos National Lab explains what exactly causes it. Sandia National Labs uses solar power to roast green chileScientists explain one factor behind the flooding is similar to when you wax a car and water beads form. They say the water can bead up on the burn scar and wash off.Hydrologist Adam Atchley says another contributor is th