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.
Sen. Padilla visits U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting a $300M plan to tackle transboundary water pollution, amidst growing public outrage over prolonged beach closures due to sewage leaks.
New Mexico is fining El Paso Water for discharging over a billion gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande River in Sunland Park.
EPA and White Mountain Apache Tribe agree on $8.2M upgrades to wastewater plants to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act and protect water quality.
Federal funds are being distributed to 10 New Mexico communities to address lead and copper pipes in water systems, but state officials urge other municipalities to apply quickly for remaining funds.
American Rivers’ 2004 list of endangered rivers reveals that New Mexico faces the most significant statewide river challenges, mainly due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting clean water protections. Rivers in Arizona and California also made the list.
