A discussion with Nat Chakeres, OSE General Counsel, and Tanya Trujillo, Deputy State Engineer, discussing how the OSE is managing Rio Grande Compact compliance in the Middle Rio Grande and below Elephant Butte Dam in the Lower Rio Grande. Learn about incentives and motivators that the OSE can use to ensure that New Mexico complies with its legal water sharing mandates.
New Mexico’s drought is evolving into long-term aridification and desertification, putting farms, cities, and water resources at growing risk. Immediate action in water management and regional cooperation is essential to protect agriculture, communities, and the state’s future.