Tag: Rio Grande

After 13 Years of Water War, New Mexico Secures a Rare Victory on the Rio Grande

The U.S. Supreme Court’s approval of a landmark Rio Grande settlement ends a 13-year water war between Texas, New Mexico and the federal government, giving New Mexico farmers certainty while helping the state avoid potentially devastating financial penalties. The agreement reshapes water management in the drought-stricken Southwest and signals a rare legal and political victory for New Mexico in an era of escalating climate pressures.

Snowpack Collapse Puts Rio Grande at Risk of Running Dry — Again

A snowpack collapse in New Mexico is pushing the Rio Grande toward another dry summer, with reservoirs critically low and flows at risk across key stretches.

Water Supply Running Tight, MRGCD Tells Farmers: Think Twice Before Planting

Water levels along the Middle Rio Grande are already shrinking early in the irrigation season, prompting officials to warn farmers to plan carefully amid uncertain supply.

Black-Clad Attacker Haunts Albuquerque’s Bosque Trails, Investigators Probe Possible Serial Assaults

Investigators are probing three assaults along the Bosque trail system near the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, where a suspect dressed mostly in black has targeted trail users.