Temporary Water Flow Returns to Rio Grande After Abiquiu Reservoir Release

650 million gallons of water released into Rio Grande to 'rewet' the river

650 million gallons of water released into Rio Grande to 'rewet' the river

Temporary water flow returns to Rio Grande after Abiquiu Reservoir release

A release of 650 million gallons from Abiquiu Reservoir sent water back through the Rio Grande bed in Albuquerque for about three days.

Rio Grande in Albuquerque reaches historic dryness level

Rio Grande in Albuquerque reaches historic dryness level mps-post Thu, 09/03/2026 - 05:00 Image (Source New Mexico) Amid historic dryness, 615 million gallons of water will course through the Rio Grande in Albuquerque this week to help dying vegetation and also provide scientists with data about the ongoing drought.As of Sunday, a total of 112.4 miles of Rio Grande between the Cochiti and Elephant Butte Reservoir was dry, Sharon Wirth, Middle …

Rio Grande water release offers environmental benefits but leaves farmers empty-handed

A release of more than 650 million gallons of water is making its way down the Rio Grande, but it won't be available for irrigation.