Rio Grande Water Deal Finally Signed

The Rio Grande ran dry in Albuquerque last week — a stark sign of a historic water rights deal now approved by the Supreme Court. Texas, New Mexico, and the federal government have settled a decades-long dispute, with New Mexico agreeing to cut groundwater use by 18,200 acre-feet over ten years by buying and retiring water rights. The state must also draft a river management plan within two years — a challenge amid ongoing drought. Officials call it a necessary win for clarity and balance, drawing on past programs like the Pecos Basin water purchase initiative to guide their next steps, with public input sessions already underway and acquisitions set to begin later this fall. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a746b50b991f8747