Possible settlement reached in long-running Rio Grande dispute
Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado have reached a tentative settlement in the Rio Grande water dispute. Supreme Court approval is required, with federal and local concerns still pending.
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In Texas v. New Mexico, the Supreme Court rejected a proposed consent decree in a water dispute over the Rio Grande, saying federal approval was needed.
Can states settle Rio Grande water fight without U.S. approval?
The Supreme Court will decide if a settlement over Rio Grande water rights between Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado can proceed without federal government approval, potentially setting a precedent for...