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Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District announces start of 2024 irrigation season

944 Views   Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Water managers at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are preparing for the upcoming irrigation season in the middle valley, which will commence earlier compared to last year. Beginning Monday, February 26, MRGCD water managers will start charging, flushing and ensuring proper operation of

Report shows ‘systematic failures’ at New Mexico water system

989 Views   The water system has received more than $13.6 million for water projects from New Mexico since 2012 SANTA TERESA, N.M. — A local water system in southern New Mexico is described as “failed” in a report by the New Mexico Environment Department.

Mysterious Haul: Tanker trucks on the New Mexico prairie trigger investigation

1,030 Views   SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – There is trouble brewing on the prairie in Santa Fe County’s sprawling rangeland north of Moriarity. The issue that landed a prominent New Mexican in hot water isn’t apparent to the casual observer, but when state officials caught wind of what was happening there,

New Mexico to buy $500 million worth of brackish and treated water

912 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s governor is looking to invest in expanding the state’s water supply. The idea is to guarantee a $500 million purchase of water – the guarantee should be enough to spur private investment in water treatment, the governor’s office says.

Water returns to the Rio Grande

1,058 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Grande through the metro might catch your eye in the coming days with higher water levels that are expected to continue increasing. Stored water is now being released from Cochiti and Abiquiu reservoirs, and it’s a lot more than usual.

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