This was an important presentation and discussion on the ongoing aridification of New Mexico caused by higher temperatures. David Gutzler and David DuBois presented how and why New Mexico is drying, what we can expect, and the certainty of the science. The science of global warming impacts on New Mexico’s climate will guide us in how we manage and protect our scarce and life-sustaining water supplies.
Nobody said anything at the Commission’s September 18 public meeting about the Water and Natural Resources Committee's September 12th meeting. Legislators charged that New Mexico water agencies lack courage and urgency to confront and prevent the imminent new compact violation.