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Top Stories Of 2015: #10 – Gila River Diversion Project

A 360 degree view of a river in the desert.

December 18, 2015 – This week we begin our countdown of the top news stories of 2015 with a special Line panel of local journalists. The Gila River Diversion Project was number 10 on our list. Previous coverage on New Mexico in Focus: Gila River Diversion Project LINE PANELISTS: Russell Contreras, Associated Press Julie Ann Grimm,…

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Gila River Diversion Project

State lawmakers recently considered a handful of bills that dealt with the Gila River. The future of the river is an ongoing debate outside of the legislative session. The Interstate Stream Commission voted last fall to move forward with plans to pursue a diversion project, although the final proposal has not yet been settled. NMiF correspondent Gwyneth Doland sat…

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