Plan. Conserve. Thrive.
Like many of our neighbors, New Mexico has a challenge ahead. But our desert climate is nothing new. Over our history, we have and will continue finding ways to adapt and sustain in the face of water shortages. Now is the time to put our knowledge into action, reducing use and planning ahead. It is a big task — and one that requires all of us.
Dates
April 22
Region 13 - EstanciaApril 23
Region 1 - Northeast New MexicoApril 24
Region 8 - San Miguel-MoraMay 13
Region 9 - ColfaxMay 14
Region 14 - Rio ChamaMay 15
Region 3 - Jemez y SangreMay 16
Region 7 - TaosJune 10
Region 16 - Lea CountyJune 11
Region 10 - Lower PecosJune 12
Region 5 - Tularosa-SacramentoJuly 22
Region 15 - Socorro-SierraJuly 23
Region 4 - Southwest New MexicoJuly 24
Region 11 - Lower Rio GrandeAugust 5
Region 6 - Northwest New MexicoAugust 6
Region 2 - San JuanAugust 7
Region 12 - Middle Rio GrandeUpcoming Open Houses and Presentations:
05
Aug
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Northwest New Mexico Water Planning Open House – In Gallup
Monday, Veterans Helping Veterans
06
Aug
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
San Juan Region Water Planning Open House – In Farmington
Tuesday, Farmington Civic Center
07
Aug
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Middle Rio Grande Region Water Planning Open House – In Albuquerque
Wednesday, UNM Division of Continuing Education
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Taking Action Together.
New Mexico faces intensifying water shortages due to climate change and other factors. These shortages will intensify in the coming decades. The evidence suggests that available water supplies in New Mexico will decline by 25-30% (and possibly more) in the coming decades, while demands are expected to grow.
But our desert climate is nothing new. Over our history, we have and will continue to find ways to adapt and sustain in the face of water shortages. Now is the time to put our knowledge into action, reducing use and planning ahead.
New Mexico Water Stories:
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FROM CRISIS TO CONSERVATION: Lessons Learned in Santa Fe When the Wells (Almost) Ran Dry
During the spring of 2002, Santa Fe faced a mounting crisis. After decades of groundwater overuse and years of intense…
![Featured image for “To Solve the Problem, Understand the Equation”](https://mainstreamnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_06_01_NMISC_Water_Project_Roswell_1047-22.jpg)
To Solve the Problem, Understand the Equation
Aron Balok and the Roswell Artesian Basin When he gets behind the wheel, the dusty flatlands of Eastern New Mexico…
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‘WALKING WATER DROPS’: An Interview with Phoebe Suina
The Role of Science, Culture, and Community in Stemming New Mexico’s Water Crisis Like any passionate scientist, water engineer Phoebe…
![Featured image for “Tumble Dry on High: A Primer on ‘Aridification’ in New Mexico”](https://mainstreamnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-00061.MTS_.00_00_54_08.Still002.jpg)
Tumble Dry on High: A Primer on ‘Aridification’ in New Mexico
It’s 7:30am, and you just realized you forgot to move that load of damp laundry from the washing machine to…
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Understanding Groundwater
Geology, data, and planning for the future of New Mexico’s groundwater We’ve covered some of the context of the current…
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Why Boundaries Matter
Boundaries are important — especially when it comes to New Mexico’s water. Water is the lifeblood of New Mexico’s communities…