Agencies to secure Rio Grande water amid El Vado Dam repairs
Agencies collaborate to store 100,000 acre-feet of Rio Grande water in Abiquiu Reservoir during El Vado Dam repairs, ensuring continued water supply.
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What the SCOTUS Rio Grande ruling could mean for other rivers
The Supreme Court's rejection of a water-sharing deal for the Rio Grande leaves the future of the river's management uncertain amid federal concerns and ongoing legal battles.
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.
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...
USGS scientists found "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in New Mexico's water, with the highest concentrations found downstream of urban areas, indicating cities as a major source of this pollution.
Reclamation: Dry conditions expected on Rio Grande this spring
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipates a dry spring on the Rio Grande due to low snowpack, but is implementing strategies to manage water resources and minimize the impact of the ongoing drought.