The Rio Grande has dried up earlier than usual, prompting concerns about the state of New Mexico’s rivers. With record heat and extreme drought, the river’s water levels are running low.
Call to Action
Several organizations, including the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, are gathering to advocate for stronger protections for the state’s rivers and waterways. The group has a petition on its website calling on legislators to take urgent action.
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted a settlement between New Mexico and Texas, requiring New Mexico to reduce its use of groundwater by nearly six billion gallons over 10 years.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
