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Rio Grande Drying in Socorro, Albuquerque

An aerial view of a muddy river with trees in the background, showcasing abundant water.

9.1.23 – Parts of the Rio Grande south of Socorro have completely dried, with the river’s Albuquerque stretch possibly reaching that same point soon. Senior producer Lou DiVizio details the state of the river and what this dry spell means for New Mexican farmers.  Correspondent: Lou DiVizio  For More Information:  Rio Grande in Albuquerque to run…

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Is a Settlement on the Rio Grande Coming Soon?

An aerial view of a lake in the desert.

8.4.23 – After the relatively wet years of the 1980s and ‘90s, New Mexico’s reservoirs started dropping in the 2000s. In cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, two water districts — one in New Mexico and another in Texas — agreed in 2008 on new ways to share water stored in Elephant Butte Reservoir.…

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