New Mexico's largest reservoir sat at 1.4 percent full in August 2026, its lowest level since 1971 after years of drought and record-early snowmelt.
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New Mexico's largest reservoir dropped to just 1.4% full on July 28, 2026, leaving the Marina del Sur boat ramp hazardous as State Parks clears debris.
New research finds the US-Mexico 1944 water treaty is difficult to meet under modern drought and climate conditions, especially along the Rio Grande.