Water Stories

Measuring Up New Mexico’s Aquifers

Mar / 2026

WaterTAP – A New Tool For Public Water System Managers

Mar / 2026

Can weather data help us dodge disaster?

Feb / 2026

Investing in Farm- and Ranch-Led Drought Solutions

Dec / 2025

Does A Hotter Climate Mean Less Water?

Our climate is heating up. As average annual temperatures rise — even by just one degree — more water evaporates from our landscapes, reservoirs, and rivers, leaving less to go around. So do your part. Only take what you need.

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Supporting Acequia Resilience

Nov / 2025

Conservation, Modernization, and Action: An Interview with State Engineer Liz Anderson

Nov / 2025

The Future of Fly Fishing in New Mexico

Oct / 2025

How Does Groundwater Work?

In New Mexico, over 98% of public water systems rely on groundwater. As New Mexico gets warmer and our rivers and streams become increasingly stressed, more communities will turn to limited groundwater to meet demands. Do your part. Only take what you need.

Learn More About Groundwater

Learn More About New Mexico’s Water Future

Water Belongs to All of Us

Aug / 2025

New Mexico’s Water Data: Now an Interactive Journey

May / 2025

Water Conservation 101: Simple Hacks for a Water-Wise Home

Apr / 2025

Water Facts for New Mexicans

What’s a Water Compact — And Why Do States Fight Over It?

Rivers don’t stop at state lines, so how do neighboring states share water? They use water compacts, sharing agreements that benefit and bind us.

What is the Role of Reservoirs in the Desert?

Reservoirs have shaped life in New Mexico more than you might think. But drought, low snowpack, and a warming climate have dropped many reservoirs to historic lows, making conservation and collaboration more important than ever. So do your part, only take what you need.

How dry is New Mexico, really?

New Mexico is in its driest period in 1,000 years. Tree rings show natural records of rain and snow stretching back centuries. Those rings reveal long stretches of “normal dry”... and the extreme dry we’re living through right now. Our ecosystems are parched, and our water supplies are at risk. So do your part. Only take what you need.

Worried About Water in New Mexico?

Through floods and droughts, New Mexicans have always adapted. Now, as climate change reshapes our water future, it's time to act together. We are all connected by water, and small changes can secure our water future. So do your part. Only take what you need.

What's The Link Between Snow and Our Rivers?

New Mexico rivers change a lot from season to season. Ever wonder why? Snowfall plays a big role. Each winter, snow creates frozen stores of water in the high mountains. This melts in the spring, feeding rivers and streams. But New Mexico winters are becoming dryer, warmer, and shorter, reducing the flow. So do your part. Only take what you need.

Does A Hotter Climate Mean Less Water?

Our climate is heating up. As average annual temperatures rise — even by just one degree — more water evaporates from our landscapes, reservoirs, and rivers, leaving less to go around. So do your part. Only take what you need.

How Does Groundwater Work?

In New Mexico, over 98% of public water systems rely on groundwater. As New Mexico gets warmer and our rivers and streams become increasingly stressed, more communities will turn to limited groundwater to meet demands. Do your part. Only take what you need.