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.
A partial consent decree involving the EPA and Navajo Nation creates a $100M plan to upgrade wastewater treatment in three Navajo towns that were insufficiently treating their wastewater.
A growing number of Western states are moving toward treating wastewater to provide a sustainable drinking water supply.
From efforts to establish an AMA in the Upper San Pedro River basin to regulating groundwater throughout the state, rural Arizonan water users face increasing scrutiny.
The Rio Grande faces drying stretches near Albuquerque, while El Paso Water invests $7M in clean-up after a major wastewater spill.
Throughout the year, New Mexico will accept applications for low-interest loans for wastewater and stormwater projects. Applications can be made online.
