Join us for an important discussion about the proposed water rights transfer by Niagara, PNM, and Village of Los Lunas. Teresa Smith de Cherif of Valencia Soil & Water Conservation Board and Kathy McCord of Valencia Water Watchers will help us understand how this proposed transfer goes against New Mexico water law, doesn’t conserve water, and violates the public welfare. This application is about yet another corporation putting profit and greed above the good of the land, water, and people of New Mexico.
Part I – Good Work Is Converging Introduction Together, New Mexicans made significant strides in addressing the multifaceted challenges of water management and conservation in New Mexico in 2023. Multiple related accomplishments represent badly needed steps toward improved water governance for resilience and sustainability across New Mexico and in the Middle Rio Grande. This essay […]