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.
As aquifers are depleted and climate stress rises, New Mexico stands at a crossroads. This article lays out why science-based, decentralized water planning is essential to secure a livable and equitable future across the state.