This was a second discussion with Bruce Thomson on New Mexico’s water resources. Back In May, Bruce discussed unconventional sources of water and their (un)sustainability. This August conversation focused on the conventional sources of water in New Mexico, how we use them, and how we can manage them for long-term sustainability
This article documents an arduous pilgrimage across New Mexico undertaken to highlight the cumulative impacts of oil and gas development—carbon emissions, air pollution, contaminated water, and damaged landscapes—and the risks these pose to communities and future generations.