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U.S., Mexico Sign Rio Grande Water Agreement
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U.S. and Mexican officials settled a water dispute that had been simmering for several months and led to protests by Mexican farmers concerned about water access.
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Fields of Gold in Northern New Mexico’s Monsoon Season
Much of New Mexico is in drought, but signs of water abound near…
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The Stream, January 9: West Bank Floods as Wall Blocks Drainage
Winter Storms
An Israeli security barrier built mostly in occupied…
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The Stream, December 27: Evaporation to Exacerbate Western Water Shortages
Temperatures nudged higher by climate change will increase evaporation…
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Water Shortages Trickle Down the Rio Grande
Groundwater is a proven crutch for dry times, but how much weight…
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Parsing the Water Pricing Data
Which cities have the highest rates? And why?
Yesterday, Circle…
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In These Dry Times, Groundwater Rescues New Mexico Farmers
Surface water allocations last year were 10 percent of normal,…
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Food vs. Water: High Commodity Prices Complicate Aquifer Protection in Colorado’s San Luis Valley
Decades of groundwater pumping have left one of the San Luis Valley aquifers in a perilous state. To restore its health — and the foundation of the local economy — valley leaders are developing a plan to pay farmers to fallow up to 16,000 hectares. But with commodity prices soaring, will anyone go for it, or will the state have to step in?
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Strong La Niña Winter Soaks Much of the Western United States, But Leaves Southwest Dry
Western states confront potential for floods and wildfires.