Water

Lawsuit filed over arsenic levels in water from Southern New Mexico utility

It was determined the authority’s arsenic treatment plants were “offline and intentionally bypassed” for more than a year

November 25, 2024

Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026

Announcement offers no recommendation about how to divvy up water from the river

November 21, 2024

New storage agreement may help keep the Rio Grande flowing in Albuquerque next summer

The district hasn’t been able to store water in El Vado Reservoir that could then be released during the summer

November 19, 2024

New Mexico’s congressional delegation asks feds to wrap up Rio Grande lawsuit

As of Nov. 7, most of New Mexico was experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions

November 15, 2024

Talk of persisting inequities prevails at Fort Lewis College screening of ‘Ute Water Legacy’

Rocky Mountain PBS documentary series episode was shown Wednesday

October 26, 2024

After state ID’d 140 deficient New Mexico water systems, 65 could still face fines for bad plans

State environment officials are looking at fines, penalties or other enforcement to address drinking water quality violations in a range…

October 17, 2024

Legislators question AI resource consumption

Technology requires a large amount of water and electricity

October 3, 2024

N.M. Auditor says no evidence of misuse of $5.3M at troubled water utility

Environmental officials requested the investigation after a series of drinking water disasters

September 26, 2024

Judge to hear update on Rio Grande SCOTUS case in October

The Supreme Court previously sided with the federal government, rejecting a deal between states

September 23, 2024

NMED releases draft feasibility study for controversial Strategic Water Supply

Factors to consider when weighing treatment projects include location, water source, labor force, end users and

September 20, 2024

Water managers warn the Rio Grande in Albuquerque will soon dry

Water district said there would be limited irrigation deliveries this month

September 12, 2024

New Mexico partnering with Google to identify underground water leaks

The initiative will use satellites and artificial intelligence to identify water leaks

September 9, 2024

Meet Elizabeth Anderson, the New Mexico State Engineer

The new head says she is ‘passionate about water’ after 25 years experience she will bring to the state role

September 9, 2024

Everyone agrees: Big data gaps remain as state explores brackish water market

New Mexico’s Water Data Initiative seeks additional funding to map aquifers deep underground, which industry, advocates and experts all say…

September 5, 2024

N.M. State auditor taking a look at CRRUA finances

Environment and health agencies announce tentative Sept. 16 public meeting.

September 2, 2024

Hydropanels present opportunities to harvest water from the air, with some limitations

In a dry climate, two panels can provide about 60 gallons of water each month

August 28, 2024

Las Vegas to get $98 million to replace water treatment facilities after 2022 wildfire damage

Debris flows and floods after the fire polluted the city’s reservoirs

August 28, 2024

SCOTUS appoints new special master in Texas v. New Mexico Rio Grande case

A Rio Grande sign at Isleta Blvd. and Interstate 25 on Sept. 7, 2023. The U.S. Supreme Court will examine…

August 26, 2024

UNM hoping to increase diversity in the water industry workforce

The program will teach students how climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure

August 19, 2024

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Heavier rains and other water-saving efforts somewhat improved the short-term outlook for Lake Mead and Lake Powell

August 16, 2024

N.M. officials withdraw $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water

Fine stemmed from a catastrophic break in two sewage mains in August 2021

August 14, 2024

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Many current guidelines that govern the river expire after 2026

August 14, 2024

New Mexico cracks down on more than 100 drinking water systems

Eight water system operators in San Juan County receive letters

August 13, 2024

Some Lincoln County residents still under drinking water advisory

About 900 people still impacted

August 7, 2024