Join three professionals who worked as members of the 2022 NM Water Policy and Infrastructure Task Force to learn about the Water Security Agenda for the 2025 Legislature. The plain truth is the Legislature has, for years, neglected to adequately fund implementation of the laws it has passed and the programs it has started to increase the resilience of New Mexico’s overused and shrinking water supplies. Modernization of state water agencies, robust regional water security planning, and stopping illegal water overuse are essential steps toward improved water security for all New Mexico regions and communities.
New Mexico faces a critical water governance crisis, endangering its future. Political conflict hinders vital reforms, risking both water resources and economic security. The Leap Ahead Analysis underscores the need for immediate adaptation to increasing aridity for the state's survival.