Rio Grande water levels dropping as demand increases

Rio Grande water levels dropping as demand increases

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District warns water supplies are already tightening, with river flows down to about 30% of the levels seen in early March. The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District said early March snowmelt briefly raised river flows and let crews start irrigation deliveries earlier than usual. MRGCD said flows have since dropped while demand continues to rise, creating limited water availability. “The fir…