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 Rio Chama snowpack holds less water today than on this date in any year since measurements began—zero percentile. Ready or not, here we go: 2025—our next record-setting hot, dry year.