Water War in Los Padillas | Albuquerque News

Water rights in the South Valley are at the center of a high-stakes battle as a new owner seeks to move a vital 40-acre water source from Los Padillas to his pecan farm in Belen. With over 15,000 residents relying on this water—many unable to afford new wells or city connections—the move threatens to dry up their lifeline. The community is fighting back, filing a protest with the state engineer, hoping to block the permanent transfer before a looming deadline. They’re set to speak at the Bernalillo County commission meeting on September 1st, as this centuries-old resource faces an uncertain future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/674aff686000c330