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 water strategy faces criticism for its costly, ineffective approach and mismanagement of resources, akin to Dubai's expensive desalination processes. The article advocates for a shift towards scientifically informed, economically viable water governance to secure a sustainable future for the state.