A discussion on unconventional water sources with Dr. Bruce Thomson, a UNM professor who teaches a wide range of environmental engineering courses. Bruce discussed issues related to the quality of water New Mexico is using and considering for future use and whether any of these unconventional water sources are viable and sustainable.
A Bureau of Reclamation hydrologic engineer promptly responded to my request for updated Rio Grande Compact accounting data through August 2025. Based on that information and my analysis, the Middle Rio Grande’s 2025 water delivery shortfall is alarmingly large. Summer rains wet the land but not the river, leaving New Mexico much closer to serious […]