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
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court settlement will soon force dramatic reductions in New Mexico groundwater pumping across the Lower Rio Grande basin — and reshape who pays for water in Southern New Mexico. Beth Bardwell and Norm Gaume explain the pecan boom that drove the crisis, what the settlement requires, and what it means for […]