Can the 1944 Water Treaty still hold in a hotter future?
New research finds the US-Mexico 1944 water treaty is difficult to meet under modern drought and climate conditions, especially along the Rio Grande.
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Video: When the National Guard was called to fight over water
This week’s water roundup covers Colorado River talks, California rules, Rio Grande settlement, and Parker Dam’s near-war.
New Mexico rivers face average runoff, water management challenges
Despite near-average snowpack in New Mexico, water supplies are expected to be below average in the Rio Grande Basin, posing challenges for water managers and users throughout the region.
Challenges faced by New Mexico’s irrigation districts
Irrigation districts face challenges balancing new Rio Grande water agreements, unpredictable climate patterns, and limited storage options.
El Paso Water sewage spill lawsuit against New Mexico Environment Department will stay in Texas courts
A Texas judge allowed El Paso Water’s lawsuit against New Mexico environment authorities to proceed, contesting a $1.2m fine for a 2021 sewage spill into the Rio Grande. The case questions the jurisdiction of state environmental laws across borders.
Water board to pay $3000 an acre-foot for groundwater retirement
To save its aquifer, the Rio Grande Water Conservation District plans to pay farmers in the San Luis Valley $3,000 an AF to retire their groundwater wells.