Join us for the next great presentation from State Engineer General Counsel Nat Chakeres about the Middle Rio Grande’s unrecognized water crisis. The Office of the State Engineer’s actions are needed to keep New Mexico out of another Texas lawsuit focused on the Middle Rio Grande, the river segment between the Los Alamos highway bridge and Elephant Butte. Don’t miss State Engineer General Counsel’s presentation, Carrots and Sticks for Achieving Rio Grande Compact Compliance, Part II.
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.