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
The U.S. Supreme Court approved the Lower Rio Grande settlement in May 2026, and the State called it certainty. The only real certainty is that New Mexico must comply, which means use less water and a large bill. This analysis explains what that means for municipal and business uses, and for the taxpayers who fund […]