Promoting A Sustainable Shared Water Future In New Mexico
The State of Water in New Mexico
Scientific models project
Less Water
In New Mexico in the decades ahead.
Learn more in this Leap Ahead Analysis video featuring Dr. Fred Phillips at New Mexico Tech.
The State of Water in New Mexico
96.6% of our rain and snowfall returns to the atmosphere
This happens through evapotranspiration.
Learn more in this Leap Ahead Analysis video featuring Dr. Dave DuBois.
Featured Report
Leap Ahead ReportThis report details how climate change and water resources may vary in New Mexico over the next 50 years.
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Regional Water Planning Reports And References
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New Mexico Water Stories:
Trading Policy Meetings for Tractor Rides: An Interview with Former State Engineer Mike Hamman
Trading Policy Meetings for Tractor Rides: An Interview with Former State Engineer Mike HammanMike Hamman’s first lessons in water management…
FROM CRISIS TO CONSERVATION: Lessons Learned in Santa Fe When the Wells (Almost) Ran Dry
FROM CRISIS TO CONSERVATION: Lessons Learned in Santa Fe When the Wells (Almost) Ran DryDuring the spring of 2002, Santa…
To Solve the Problem, Understand the Equation
To Solve the Problem, Understand the EquationAron Balok and the Roswell Artesian Basin When he gets behind the wheel, the…
‘WALKING WATER DROPS’: An Interview with Phoebe Suina
‘WALKING WATER DROPS’: An Interview with Phoebe SuinaThe Role of Science, Culture, and Community in Stemming New Mexico’s Water CrisisLike…
Tumble Dry on High: A Primer on ‘Aridification’ in New Mexico
Tumble Dry on High: A Primer on ‘Aridification’ in New MexicoIt’s 7:30am, and you just realized you forgot to move…
Understanding Groundwater
Understanding GroundwaterGeology, data, and planning for the future of New Mexico’s groundwater We’ve covered some of the context of the current and projected water…