Ralph Loya was pretty sure he was going to lose the corn. His farm had been scorched by El Paso’s hottest-ever June and second-hottest August; the West Texas county saw 53 days soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer of 2024…..
Source: The Role of Desalination in Agriculture’s Future (thewire.in)
A delegation of New Mexico lawmakers is asking the federal government to quickly resolve long-standing litigation.
Source: Lawsuit limbo over disputed New Mexico, Texas water rights | KiowaCountyPress.net
Can we fix it back?
“Texas agriculture in the lower Rio Grande Valley is going to disappear without water from the treaty obligations,” Texas Farm Bureau spokesman says
Source: Lower Rio Grande Farmers Calling On Trump for Water Needs | NewsRadio 740 KTRH
Despite Texas’ economic dependence on water and the infrastructure that moves it, a new report finds the state faces a long-term water supply deficit.
Source: Report: Texas’ economy at risk from water supply, infrastructure shortage | KXAN Austin
The Rio Grande Valley must look for alternative water sources. It can no longer rely solely on the Rio Grande, says Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez.
Source: Cortez: Hidalgo County may have to set up its own groundwater district – Rio Grande Guardian
A new report gives nods to SAWS for how it has diversified its water source portfolio and worked to plan ahead for major drought.
Source: New state water report highlights San Antonio’s proactive planning (sanantonioreport.org
(The Center Square) – After an agreement was reached between U.S. and Mexican authorities requiring Mexico to deliver water to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer of San Juan River water from Mexico. He also raised concerns about Mexico not […]
Source: Texas to accept water from Mexico but demands it follow terms of treaty
A state agency regulating Texas’ electric telecommunications and water and sewer utilities granted an order in an ongoing lawsuit between a utility company and conservation district to receive a hearing on the utility company’s violations.